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Friday, 09 June 2023 21:58
Preparing for the General Chapter, September-October 2023
Preparing for the General Chapter, September-October 2023 First Pre-Chapter Online Session, May 30, 2023, by Javier Traperoin General Information for Delegates, Newson Posted on May 30, 2023 The first online preparatory session for the General Chapter took place in a fraternal atmosphere. Chris Chaplin, msc, one of the facilitators of…
Thursday, 08 June 2023 21:41
A Farewell for Robyn Reynolds OLSH, Yarra Theological Union and Heart of Life Centre
A Farewell for Robyn Reynolds OLSH, Yarra Theological Union and Heart of Life Centre This week Robyn is finishing her teaching at YTU and Heart of Life – and a farewell from each centre. Robyn spent many years in the Northern Territory, did academic studies in Mission Theology. In Aiming…
Wednesday, 07 June 2023 22:31
Covid-delayed celebrations, Tan Nguyen MSC, 20 years ordained
Covid-delayed celebrations, Tan Nguyen MSC, 20 years ordained Paul Cashen writes of Tan’s 20th anniversary (delayed due to Covid). On the 20th Anniversary of Tan’s ordination, 250 people gathered at the church at Pooraka. Apart from Peter, the two Pauls from Adelaide, there were priest friends from Sydney also, including…
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 23:08
Midweek Province photos.
Midweek Province photos. This tree was the symbol at our Chapter and was then transplanted at St Mary’s Towers, symbol of growth. Then, recently, with Laudato si motivation, parishioners planted trees – seen with Fred Stubenrauch. Meanwhile at St Mary’s Towers, Josef Senjuk turned 70. But, at Kensington, Noel Mansfield…
Monday, 05 June 2023 22:09
David’s Place poet launches new book on street spirituality, Redemption at Work: My Life Story
David’s Place poet launches new book on street spirituality, Redemption at Work: My Life Story Marilyn Rodrigues Catholic Weekly May 31, 2023 Sent by Claude Mostowik MSC, Province Justice and Peace Office. Street poet David Marsh with his seventh book, a memoir titled Redemption at Work: My life story. Photo:…
Sunday, 04 June 2023 22:10
MSC vietnam ordinations in the Philippines, June 3rd
MSC vietnam ordinations in the Philippines June 3rd "I thank my God, each time I think of you. And when I pray for you, I pray with joy." Frank Andersen MSC The ordination of the three Vietnamese MSCs of our Australian province. June 3rd 3023 The celebration took place…
Friday, 02 June 2023 23:04
St Mary’s Towers, beginning the pre-novitiate.
St Mary’s Towers, beginning the pre-novitiate. With thanks to Dominic Gleeson, pre-novitiate director for sending this account of the ceremony, a Douglas Park community ceremony, and to Tru for the photos. Dominic writes: “On the evening of 1 June,2023, Nang Vu and Long Tran committed themselves to walk…
Thursday, 01 June 2023 22:45
Chevalier Family Laudato si program, First Friday, June
Chevalier Family Laudato si program, First Friday, June Remembering our Chapter commitment The Chapter recommends, through the existing Laudato si’ Committee, that the Province join the Laudato si’ Action Platform and communicate resources and challenges to live with greater commitment. This is a sign of our individual and communal…
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 21:29
Some Significant June Days for the Chevalier Family, 2023
Some Significant June Days for the Chevalier Family, 2023 Feast of the Sacred Heart, 16th June NOTE: this is an amplified version of Significant Days, combining the list made originally by Cor Novum, Issoudun, now with the addition of dates from Father Jan Bovenmars MSC’s book, Jules Chevalier, Daily Readings.…
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 21:29
Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life
Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life Tim Brennan MSC, our Safeguarding Officer for the MSC Society has sent this press release from the Vatican, suggested that the release be posted. For issues of religious life and apostolic life today, visit www.vitaconsacrata.va PRESS…
Monday, 29 May 2023 22:43
Chevalier Institute, 20 years anniversary
Chevalier Institute, 20 years anniversary Bob Irwin and Anne McAtomney (current Chevalier Institute Director). 20 years ago, Bob Irwin founded the Chevalier Institute.Last week there was a gathering (mass and meal) with those who have journeyed most closely with the Institute over that time. James Maher, who worked with Julie…
Sunday, 28 May 2023 21:17
Blackburn farewell for Long and Nang as they go to Douglas Park for pre-novitiate formation.
Blackburn farewell for Long and Nang as they go to Douglas Park for pre-novitiate formation. Long came from North Vietnam last year. Nang’s family live in Melbourne. They have been living in the parish house with Alo Lamere. They had a farewell Mass in the parish. Khoi presiding. They have…
Friday, 26 May 2023 23:15
Provincial-elect, Stephen Hackett, has named the Provincial Council which will begin office on Juy 1st
Provincial-elect, Stephen Hackett, has named the Provincial Council which will begin office on Juy 1st Stephen’s ministries have included Education, St John's Darwin and Monivae, Chaplain at the University of New South Wales, early parish appointment to Park Orchards-Warrendyte, parish priest appointments in Casuarina, NT, Camp Hill, Queensland and Moonah-Lutana,…
Thursday, 25 May 2023 22:19
Some images for tomorrow’s celebration, the Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart A mother in every culture.
Some images for tomorrow’s celebration, the Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart A mother in every culture.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 23:22
MSC Media and Communications in Vietnam
MSC Media and Communications in Vietnam A report from our confrere, Bang, who was a delegate to the Chapter. · We have some hard times in doing some kind of Media in Vietnam, especially while our MSC community in Vietnam is not registered to the government. However, there is some…
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 22:29
Merle Salazar fdnsc, new companion of the Laity of the Chevalier Family
Merle Salazar fdnsc, new companion of the Laity of the Chevalier Family The Trigeneralate and the International Council of the Laity of the Chevalier Family are delighted to announce that Sr Merle Salazar fdnsc has accepted the invitation to become the new companion of the laity. Sr Merle will work…
Monday, 22 May 2023 22:12
RIP, Doctor Ellen Mary Stack (1929-2023)
RIP, Doctor Ellen Mary Stack (1929-2023) From Malcolm Fyfe MSC, Vicar General, Darwin. “I write to tell you that another iconic Northern Territorian and outstanding Catholic has passed from this world to the next. DOCTOR ELLEN MARY STACK died yesterday at the age of 94. The photo above is how…
Sunday, 21 May 2023 22:21
Blessing of the new Issoudun Centre, Downlands College
Blessing of the new Issoudun Centre, Downlands College The Opening and Blessing of the Issoudun Centre, the new Prep to Year 4 precinct. Downlands is now a P-12 School. Bishop McGuckin blessed and opened the buildings. Basketball court L to R: Anne McAtomney (Chevalier Institute Director), Ian Mendes (former…
Friday, 19 May 2023 22:20
The Voice - for reflection, for the weekend
The Voice - for reflection, for the weekend This week a poll suggested that support for the Voice has lessened. And, this week the AFL came out in support of the Voice. Our Chapter voted in support of the Voice. Tim Brennan has sent an article by Gareth Evans which…
Thursday, 18 May 2023 22:14
Friday photos – more, around the Province.
Friday photos – more, around the Province. Bob Irwin and Phil Hicks celebrate their Golden Jubilee at Kensington – and plunge the knife into their photo. Kimi is at a meeting in Rome reflecting on initial formation. The glimpse is at bottom left. John Walker’s eye and lens see Kensington…
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 22:22
Chris Chaplin MSC visiting the Korean Province, Blessing the new Province house.
Chris Chaplin MSC visiting the Korean Province, Blessing the new Province house. Chris Chaplin blessing – and a picture of the intended house. The blessing was of the new province house which is being built for the Korean Province for their members and administration, the former province house located in…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 22:27
Vince Carroll MSC, Diocese of Tzaneen, new book
Vince Carroll MSC, Diocese of Tzaneen, new book Vince Carroll writes: I received a book last week of 280 pages on the Diocese of Tzaneen where I used to work. It is excellent production, edited by Elizabeth Mc Donald.I had begun to write such a book, and had amassed…
Monday, 15 May 2023 21:45
RIP, Archbishop Karl Hesse MSC, German Province, Emeritus Archbishop of Rabaul
RIP, Archbishop Karl Hesse MSC, German Province, Emeritus Archbishop of Rabaul Date Age Event Title 15 Aug 1936 Born 23 May 1963 26.7 Ordained Priest Priest of Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 27 Apr 1978 41.6 Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea 27 Apr 1978…
Sunday, 14 May 2023 21:56
15th May, a reminder of the Chevalier year, bicentenary of his birth.
15th May, a reminder of the Chevalier year, bicentenary of his birth. Each 15th of the month has a reminder that we are in the Chevalier year, ending on his 200th birthday, March 15, 2024. Given his missionary vision, Jules Chevalier would be very happy that his by centenary year…
Friday, 12 May 2023 22:54
Weekend photos at Wadeye, part I
Weekend photos at Wadeye, part I Our continuing parish in the NT, memories of Fr Dick Docherty, Fr John Leary, Br Ted Merritt. Here are some photos on the religious aspects of Wadeye, parish priest, Leo Wearden MSC, Church, indigenous art and building a crib… The crib. Our students, Trieu…
Thursday, 11 May 2023 22:42
Photos on Friday – around the province
Photos on Friday – around the province Part of Senior Living, a visit to St Mary’s Towers Chevalier Institute at work Chapter delegates with Tru and some place in Canberra Chapter delegates with Tru and Kimi visit the ACT Celebrating Terry Herbert (he is there in the photo) and his…
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 22:54
Keeping up with the Chapters – this time Irish Province.
Keeping up with the Chapters – this time Irish Province. Incoming Provincial, Joe McGee with Abzalon - and a souvenir from India (see below) 40 members of the Irish MSC Province gathered on Sunday evening, 30th April in Mount Saint Anne’s Retreat & Conference Centre, Portarlington, Co. Laois to…
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 22:30
Shield and Heart, some Chevalier alumni stories
Shield and Heart, some Chevalier alumni stories Good news stories about past students from our colleges are an encouragement for our MSC education ministry. Eliza, Paralympian athlete Wednesday night at our senior academic awards of excellence we were privileged to have Eliza Stankovic AM, Paralympian athlete, and advocate of Mengicocal…
Monday, 08 May 2023 21:39
Our students from Blackburn, MSC Vocations outreach
Our students from Blackburn, MSC Vocations outreach Vincent at the brochure desk Trieu, Daniel, Hoa and Nang present a fine image At St Timothy’s parish, Forest Hill A colourful gathering And a big turnout.
Sunday, 07 May 2023 22:09
Celebrating Phil Hicks MSC and Bob Irwin MSC – 50 Years of Priesthood.
Celebrating Phil Hicks MSC and Bob Irwin MSC – 50 Years of Priesthood. We suggested last week to watch this space! Though the actual date is May 12th, there was a celebration Mass at Randwick parish (Bob’s home parish) on Saturday May 6th. (And, sadly, we note that John Rate,…
