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Saturday, 15 June 2019 09:53
SACRED HEART, MULTICULTURAL IMAGES FOR JUNE
SACRED HEART, MULTICULTURAL IMAGES FOR JUNE Heart Spirituality is supported by images of Jesus and images of the heart. Here is a range of images for this month of June, leading up to the Feast of the Sacred Heart on the 28th. Perhaps you are preparing some images to celebrate…
Thursday, 13 June 2019 22:12
ENVISION HANDS : DID YOU KNOW? WHAT WE CAN DO! HUMANITARIAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL
ENVISION HANDS : DID YOU KNOW? WHAT WE CAN DO! HUMANITARIAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL Dean Fonseca, who is participating in the MSC pre-novitiate program at Cuskelly House at Blackburn, offers information on a simple ‘option for the poor’ outreach, something we can all share in very easily. And, it is also a…
Wednesday, 12 June 2019 22:38
ARE YOU INVOLVED IN MSC PROMOTION? HERE IS A RECENT ARTICLE FROM THE IRISH PROVINCE
ARE YOU INVOLVED IN MSC PROMOTION? HERE IS A RECENT ARTICLE FROM THE IRISH PROVINCE Engaging Vocations, 07 Jun 2019 A number of our MSC students at the Flame Festival in Wembley If you really want to become a Missionary of the Sacred Heart you should know from start that…
Tuesday, 11 June 2019 22:45
OUR AMERICAN CONFRERES
OUR AMERICAN CONFRERES Over the years, we Australian MSC have got to know our American MSC confreres through their presence in PNG, visits to Australia – and quite a number of our visits to the US. While their missionary ministry opened in New Ireland after World War II, they also…
Monday, 10 June 2019 22:25
Q&A MSC & FAITH AT MONIVAE
Q&A MSC & FAITH AT MONIVAE The MSC Education College ministry began in 1931 with the establishing and staffing of Downlands (although there was the Apostolic School at Douglas Park for educating those intending to join the MSC).. Then, Chevalier, Monivae, St John's (for the Diocese of Darwin), Daramalan,…
Sunday, 09 June 2019 22:34
MSC AFRICA. CONGO, 4 NEW PRIESTS, SHARING THEIR GOOD NEWS AND JOY
MSC AFRICA. CONGO, 4 NEW PRIESTS, SHARING THEIR GOOD NEWS AND JOY The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart are a worldwide congregation. We like to share the joy of other regions – especially those far away from Australia. Here are some images from the Congo in May. And congratulations for…
Friday, 07 June 2019 20:58
RIP, JOHN EHLEFELDT MSC (1916-2019)
RIP, JOHN EHLEFELDT MSC (1916-2019) Phil Reilly has written from Treand House. It is with sadness that we inform you that Brother John Ehlefeldt died peacefully at St Joseph’s Nursing Home this morning. May he rest in peace. The Australian Province has appreciated John Ehlefeldt for many decades. He was…
Thursday, 06 June 2019 22:42
CHEVALIER FAMILY, FIRST FRIDAY - HEART SPIRITUALITY IS JUSTICE SPIRITUALITY
CHEVALIER FAMILY, FIRST FRIDAY - HEART SPIRITUALITY IS JUSTICE SPIRITUALITY The Chevalier Family is promoting the monthly First Friday as an opportunity to make the link between love and justice, greater awareness of current justice issues. This is a particular intention for the First Friday of the month of June,…
Wednesday, 05 June 2019 22:31
SALLY DUIGAN OLSH: #FootSoldiers: The biggest and happiest family In Limpopo
SALLY DUIGAN OLSH: #FootSoldiers: The biggest and happiest family In Limpopo. Thanks to John Walker MSC for sending this article – he has more than a soft spot for Limpopo after his visit last year. Sally Duigan is never alone, with every move she makes there is a posse of…
Tuesday, 04 June 2019 22:33
SIGNIFICANT OLSH MINISTRY AND CONTRIBUTION TO PNG CATHOLIC HISTORY, RIP, SISTERS JOSEPH AND RITA FDNSC
SIGNIFICANT OLSH MINISTRY AND CONTRIBUTION TO PNG CATHOLIC HISTORY, RIP, SISTERS JOSEPH AND RITA FDNSC The eulogies not only pay tribute to the Sisters who have died but are solid reminders of the FDNSC in PNG Ministry and PNG Catholic history, women's ministry rather than clerical ministry. Eulogy: Sr Joseph…
Monday, 03 June 2019 22:47
CHEVALIER NOVITIATE, FILIPINO AND VIETNAMESE NOVICES
CHEVALIER NOVITIATE, FILIPINO AND VIETNAMESE NOVICES From the MSC Filipino Facebook pages June 1, 2019 Malolos City, Philippines Today, the MSC Philippine and Australian Provinces celebrated the investing of our six MSC novices (4 Filipinos and 2 Vietnamese) with the religious habit of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. In…
Sunday, 02 June 2019 22:42
MISSION ONE HEART MANY VOICES – BIENNIAL CATHOLIC MISSION CONFERENCE
MISSION ONE HEART MANY VOICES – BIENNIAL CATHOLIC MISSION CONFERENCE Every two years there is a Catholic Mission Conference. This year the title was Mission One Heart Many Voices. Roger Purcell MSC, Director of the MSC Mission Office reports. The MSC attending were Vince Caroll and a staff member of…
Friday, 31 May 2019 22:33
PHOTO CELEBRATION OF THE GOLDEN JUBILEES
PHOTO CELEBRATION OF THE GOLDEN JUBILEES We acknowledged the Golden Jubilees of Priesthood yesterday, May 31st, of Frs Paul Cashen and Joe Ensing MSC. In fact they had a celebration together at Kensington Monastery on May 19th at the close of the Provincial Conference. Both Joe and Paul were members…
Thursday, 30 May 2019 22:14
SOME SIGNIFICANT JUNE DAYS FOR THE CHEVALIER FAMILY, 2019
SOME SIGNIFICANT JUNE DAYS FOR THE CHEVALIER FAMILY, 2019.. Feast of the Sacred Heart, 28th June Drawing on many religious traditions 1 June, 1940 Mother M Electa, MSC, promises to build a chapel in honour of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, in Hiltrup, Germany, to seek protection for the…
Wednesday, 29 May 2019 22:25
GOLDEN JUBILEE OF PRIESTHOOD, PAUL CASHEN MSC AND JOE ENSING MSC
GOLDEN JUBILEE OF PRIESTHOOD, PAUL CASHEN MSC AND JOE ENSING. Congratulations to Paul and Joe for May 31st, the anniversary of their ordination, 1969. They both made their novitiate together, their first profession, February 26th 1963. They did their studies in Canberra and Croydon. Joe has spent most of his…
Tuesday, 28 May 2019 22:42
ACKNOWLEDGING PATRICK SHARPE MSC
ACKNOWLEDGING PATRICK SHARPE MSC We have been establishing a feature of this site in acknowledging the life and ministry of our confreres at the time they turn 80, 85, 90, 95, significant milestones. It is the turn of Patrick Sharpe MSC who turns 85 tomorrow. Patrick came from the Orange…
Monday, 27 May 2019 23:26
ALBERT YELDS MSC, FAREWELL TO KIRIBATI
ALBERT YELDS MSC, FAREWELL TO KIRIBATI With thanks to Martin Everi MSC and his Facebook page for the selection of photos at the airport. After more than 30 years working in Kiribati, Albert Yelds is leaving the Pacific nation and returning to Australia. He is a veteran MSC, to turn…
Sunday, 26 May 2019 22:44
PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE AT WORK
PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE AT WORK Because of a technical glitch with our uploading photos on to our site during the weekend, the range of photos taken during the Provincial Conference could not be included in the previous post. For visitors who would like to see the participants at work, here are…
Saturday, 25 May 2019 07:34
MSC PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE 2019: “FEED MY SHEEP”
MSC PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE 2019: “FEED MY SHEEP” What does the Provincial Conference do? What are the issues for 2019? 14 to 17 May, 2019 Chevalier Resource Centre, Kensington, NSW Australia PROGRAM Tuesday 14 May 5:00 pm Arrival and drinks 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Opening Liturgy by…
Thursday, 23 May 2019 22:24
TOMORROW, THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART
TOMORROW, THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART The 2019 celebration takes place in Eastertide. The Gospels chosen for the feastday Eucharist are the wedding feast of Cana and Mary and John at the foot of the Cross. What about including the reading from Acts 1? Where Mary,…
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 22:23
HEART OF LIFE CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL AND PASTORAL FORMATION, FIRST SEMESTER CHALLENGE.
HEART OF LIFE CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL AND PASTORAL FORMATION, FIRST SEMESTER CHALLENGE 2019 has seen the director, Paul Beirne, undergoing surgery and recuperating. Since the Centre is a significant ministry of the Australian Province Spirituality Services, there is an increased presence this semester of members of the Chevalier Family. Philip…
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 22:12
MSC EDUCATION MEETING, MAY 2019
MSC EDUCATION MEETING, MAY 2019 MSC Colleges: Downlands, Chevalier, Monivae, Daramalan. MSC College Principals Bob Irwin MSC writes: Basically, the meetings were for the Education Council, all MSC Principals, Directors of Mission, school Business Managers,Board Chairs, Chevalier Institute, some MSC,and the Provincial. Directors of Mission. Chevalier Institute. Board Chairs. This…
Monday, 20 May 2019 22:47
AN MSC PNG STUDENTS’ STORY. TOMB OF VENERABLE ARCHBISHOP ALAIN DE BOISMENU
AN MSC PNG STUDENTS’ STORY. TOMB OF VENERABLE ARCHBISHOP ALAIN DE BOISMENU A story from the students. And, for those who would like a reminder about Alain de Boismenu MSC, some information and photos below. So the MSC Scholastics decided to visit the tomb of Bp. Alain de Boisemenu at…
Sunday, 19 May 2019 21:23
MSC PARISHES MINISTRY ANNUAL GATHERING
MSC PARISHES MINISTRY ANNUAL GATHERING With thanks for this report from Gerard McCormick MSC, Parish Committee - .and glimpses of people you may know. A gathering of MSCs ministering in MSC in parishes took place at the Chevalier Resource Centre at Kensington from the 7th to the 8th of May.…
Friday, 17 May 2019 22:09
ELECTION DAY/WEEKEND. SOME COMIC RELIEF FOR THOSE WHO MIGHT NEED IT
ELECTION DAY/WEEKEND. SOME COMIC RELIEF FOR THOSE WHO MIGHT NEED IT Since so much of the campaign relied on ‘dirty tricks’ (old terminology) and ‘fake news’ (current terminology) and these took place on social media, here are some cautions about this social media. Of course, they seem more amusing for…
Thursday, 16 May 2019 22:37
ELECTION 2019 TOMORROW. WHAT DO WE VALUE?
ELECTION 2019 TOMORROW. WHAT DO WE VALUE? A note for our overseas visitors. Saturday May 18th is our Federal election day. Voting is compulsory in Australia. It seemed only right to post something to focus on Gospel values and our voting. Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv., Bishop of Paramatta, has…
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 22:22
THE MEMORIAL IN NORTHERN VICTORIA FOR FATHER EDWARD McGRATH MSC,1881 – 1977
THE MEMORIAL IN NORTHERN VICTORIA FOR FATHER EDWARD McGRATH MSC,1881 – 1977. Fr Ted Mc Cormack alerted us to this memorial to Fr Edward McGrath up Benalla way.out in the countryside. Thanks to Ted and to Peter Hendriks MSC for the photos. See below for Fr McGrath's story. We posted…
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 23:40
FR TOUSSAINT ILUKU BOLUMBU MSC - NEW BISHOP IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
FR TOUSSAINT ILUKU BOLUMBU MSC - NEW BISHOP IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO The Holy Father has appointed as bishop of the diocese of Bokungu-Ikela, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Rev. Fr. Toussaint Iluku Bolumbu, M.S.C., currently superior of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart for the French-speaking African…
Monday, 13 May 2019 23:28
MSC STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
MSC STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD You may know some of the people in these stories and recognise their pictures. There are celebrations. There is joy even in troubled Venezuela. The Philippines: Many know Fil Pelingon MSC who studied theology in Australia, spent some years as Bursar General and was…
Sunday, 12 May 2019 22:56
OUR MSC PRINT MAGAZINE, AUSTRALIAN PROVINCE
OUR MSC PRINT MAGAZINE, AUSTRALIAN PROVINCE We have two MSC media outlets for the life of our Province. Our website, which you are visiting, launched in 2006. It has continued in its present style in 2010, revamped in 2013 – and some updating anticipated soon. In July 2018, the first…
