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Tuesday, 04 April 2023 22:02
Anticipating the First Friday/ Good Friday. Chevalier Family Social Justice/ Laudato si
Anticipating the First Friday/ Good Friday. Chevalier Family Social Justice/ Laudato si The next step in appreciating and applying Pope Francis' vision for our world and our environment.
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 08:51
Chung moves to Kippax
Chung moves to Kippax It has been an eventful year for Chung, beginning the year with the Siloam program online from Vietnam, then his ordination in the Philippines after having to wait because of Covid restrictions on travel to Manila, then receiving his visa for Australia and arriving in Melbourne…
Sunday, 02 April 2023 22:08
Our MSC students march for justice and refugees – Palm Sunday
Our MSC students march for justice and refugees – Palm Sunday Our students, Hoa, Trieu and Daniel (who designed the MSC Justice posters) with Margaret Burchell IBVM, Pastoral Associate, and Liam from St Thomas parish Blackburn, marched in the Palm Sunday support of justice and for refugees. We remember the…
Friday, 31 March 2023 23:23
Some Significant April Days for the Chevalier Family, 2023
Some Significant April Days for the Chevalier Family, 2023 Henri Verius features twice this month 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…
Thursday, 30 March 2023 22:29
Our Lady of Nui Cui Pilgrimage – celebrating MSC 20 years in Vietnam
Our Lady of Nui Cui Pilgrimage – celebrating MSC 20 years in Vietnam (By Communication Committee) On the feast of the Annunciation of Mary, the MSC family in Vietnam commemorated 20 years of presence in Vietnam with a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Nui Cui as the process of preparation…
Wednesday, 29 March 2023 22:34
Deacon Michael Hangan, Moonah, his MSC Commitment
Deacon Michael Hangan, Moonah, his MSC Commitment Michael reflects on his journey with the MSC – and some photos from our archives. We all realise that sometimes we take a different path and it’s not the true path to where we are supposed to be going. What I am saying…
Tuesday, 28 March 2023 22:25
Congratulations, Daniel Magadia MSC, graduating Master in Theology
Congratulations, Daniel Magadia MSC, graduating Master in Theology Community support, Nang and Mark with Daniel With Hoa who took the photos With Robyn Reynolds OLSH Graduation in St Patrick’s cathedral Acclamation In the Melbourne Catholic tradition, Daniel Mannix
Monday, 27 March 2023 21:44
Celebration of MSC Mission Office, 25th Anniversary
Celebration of MSC Mission Office, 25th Anniversary After Mass, Roger with Randwick PP, Pat Mara MSC Eucharistic Celebration to open our year, 26TH March 2023 Some points from the homily by Fr Roger Purcell msc, Director. “Lazarus, here, come out!” Jesus calls Lazarus to a new life, renewed life, a…
Sunday, 26 March 2023 21:23
A photo record of the recent MSC Assembly in the Japan region.
A photo record of the recent MSC Assembly in the Japan region. The meeting took place some weeks ago but here are the photos for the record. MSC in Japan is a multinational community with members coming from different countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia, Vietnam and of course Japan. …
Friday, 24 March 2023 22:25
Congratulations. MSC Mission Office, 25 years Celebration.
Congratulations. MSC Mission Office, 25 years Celebration. Acknowledging the work of Adrian Meaney MSC, and its continuing with Roger Purcell MSC and Sean Donovan and the Office staff. and the broadcasts, Mission Alive And the extraordinary outreach. Celebrations this weekend – and in July.
Thursday, 23 March 2023 22:10
Our best wishes to our MSC Sisters, March 25th, Foundation Day and jubilee celebrations.
Our best wishes to our MSC Sisters, March 25th, Foundation Day and jubilee celebrations. And the recent visit of MSC Superior General, Sister Bonaventura, Korea, and Sister Blanca, Spain. (Photos, Carmel Butler MSC) Bonaventura addresses the community and shares reflections of her experiences here with us. Later, she also shared…
Wednesday, 22 March 2023 22:24
MSC Colombia and the US Province, Ordination.
MSC Colombia and the US Province, Ordination. The ordination Mass of Raúl Pérez Valdéz Msc and Ricardo Perdomo MSC. Colombia has been the mission outreach of the US Province. In fact, former Superior General, Mark McDonald, spent time in Colombia as part of his ministry on the way to the…
Tuesday, 21 March 2023 22:31
Bishops Conference explores integral ecology, MSC Frs Kimi Vunivesilevu and Stephen Hackett led the spirituality day
Bishops Conference explores integral ecology, MSC Frx Kimi Vunivesilevu and Stephen Hackett led the spirituality day Preparations for our Provincial and General Chapters urge us to put Laudato Si into our lives and ministry. Here is an MSC Laudato Si story. Staff from its General Secretariat have extended the Australian…
Monday, 20 March 2023 22:17
Monivae Memories: Paul Castley MSC, “erudite, gentler man of good humour…”,
Monivae Memories: Paul Castley MSC, “erudite, gentler man of good humour…”, - Tony Wright, The Age, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Each year, a group of Monivae former students gather on St Patrick’s Day for a meal, Paul always attending, Tony Wright often there. They had a conversation which…
Sunday, 19 March 2023 23:26
Diaconate, Kenji Konda MSC, photos.
Diaconate, Kenji Konda MSC, photos. Photos courtesy of Trieu Nguyen MSC Processing in Choir Didgeridoo Congregation Anointing Hands imposed Kenji’s mother and stole Mother and deacon son Bishop Brady homily Concelebrants
Friday, 17 March 2023 21:56
MSC Who and Where, 2023, St Joseph’s Care
MSC Who and Where, 2023, St Joseph’s Care Henk and Noel on an outing to La Perouse At this time of the Feast of St Joseph it seemed a good idea to begin our series of Who and Where in the Province for 2023 at St Joseph’s Care, Kensington. Six…
Friday, 17 March 2023 08:08
This weekend, Celebrating St Joseph
This weekend, Celebrating St Joseph Jules Chevalier had a great devotion to St Joseph – model and patron of those who love the Sacred Heart. Traditions Monastiques On earth Saint Joseph watched over and protected Jesus and Mary, That is why the Church has made him the Protector of the…
Wednesday, 15 March 2023 22:06
Tomorrow, Ordination to Deaconate, Kenji Konda MSC
Tomorrow, Ordination to Deaconate, Kenji Konda MSC Our best wishes and blessings to Kenji on the occasion of his ordination as deacon, March 17th 2023. Kenji will be ordained by Bishop Terry Brady who, in the 1960s, shared our MSC life and has had a long ministry as priest and…
Tuesday, 14 March 2023 22:18
Welcome to the Chevalier Year, begins 15th March, the anniversary of Jules Chevalier's birth
Welcome to the Chevalier Year, begins 15th March, the anniversary of Jules Chevalier's birth which will officially open on 15 March 2023, the 199th anniversary of Fr. Jules Chevalier's birth and will end on the feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in May 2024. The grand celebration will…
Monday, 13 March 2023 21:46
MSC and OLSH in South Sudan, a report, Papal visit, by Alan Neville MSC, Irish Province
MSC and OLSH in South Sudan, a report, Papal visit, by Alan Neville MSC, Irish Province Juba International Airport is chaotic at the best of times. It is only for the hardiest of travellers, with a sense of reckless abandon, and the sturdiest suitcases. On Friday, the 3rd of February,…
Sunday, 12 March 2023 22:34
March 13th 2013. March 13th 2023. Pope Francis and the Church.
March 13th 2013. March 13th 2023. Pope Francis and the Church. Here is a list of questions that might have been asked on March 13th 2013 when Pope Francis was elected. What might we have answered – if we could? Asking the same questions on March 13th – today –…
Saturday, 11 March 2023 09:28
The MSC Victoria/Tasmania Community Gathering to start 2023.
The MSC Victoria/Tasmania Community Gathering to start 2023. The Victoria/ Tasmania community has 21 members as we begin 2023. Perhaps you will be able to pick out some of the community – and for those wondering where we met: the crying room of the church, large enough to fit us…
Thursday, 09 March 2023 23:32
The Victoria-Tasmania community
The Victoria-Tasmania community The weekend’s post will have something, especially photos, of the recent Community gathering to start the year as well as the Opening Mass for the Yarra Theological Union. Frank Andersen was not able to be at the gathering. Peter Hendriks sent this message about Frank bringing the…
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 22:36
Australian Province, preparing for our Chapter, April 2023.
Australian Province, preparing for our Chapter, April 2023 We invite our site visitors to reflect with us and to pray with us. And some photos from Chapters 2010 and 2016. Missionaries of the Sacred Heart are facing a period of transition – be it here in Australia or in Vietnam,…
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 20:46
The PNG Provincial Chapter, 3-11 February
The PNG Provincial Chapter, 3-11 February With thanks to Roger Purcell MSC. Provincial old and new: back, Sylvester Wakakai (new), John Willio (previous), front, Gabriel Endo, Ed Meli, George Tami. Secretariat Provincials old and new, with first bishop, Louis Couppe Discussing recommendations The Group of Delegates Roger writes: I facilitated…
Monday, 06 March 2023 21:16
Paul Cashen MSC: Homily for the Profession Anniversary – and John Franzmann MSC
Paul Cashen MSC: Homily for the Profession Anniversary – and John Franzmann MSC No, that is not a photo of Paul Cashen. It is John Franzmann enjoying a quiet anniversary celebration at Chevalier College where John has lived for many years – decades. Scroll down to the end for…
Sunday, 05 March 2023 21:22
Monday morning Province photos
Monday morning Province photos First one to catch the eye - the good old days in Vietnam with Bob and Thoi The good new days in Vietnam with Gene Pejo arriving from the Phiiippines for formation work and Mass with the community MSC Education meeting plus member, Barry Smith And…
Friday, 03 March 2023 21:34
Phil Reilly, an MSC Brother’s life, Formation and 50 years.
Phil Reilly, an MSC Brother’s life, Formation and 50 years. Phil celebrated his Golden Jubilee of Profession on January 13th – but his celebration was on February 25th at Erskineville parish where he lives. Phil kindly gave us the text of what he said on that day. It is long…
Friday, 03 March 2023 09:19
Chevalier Family message, First Friday, the 12 steps for Laudato Si appreciation
Chevalier Family message, First Friday, the 12 steps for Laudato Si appreciation If you have not seen the film, The Letter, Pope Francis and Laudato si, a visit to the Vatican from the Amazone, India, Senegal and Hawaii, and a visit to Assisi, it is easy to find. Google: Youtube,…
Wednesday, 01 March 2023 22:17
Some Significant March Days for the Chevalier Family 2023
Some Significant March Days for the Chevalier Family 2023 March 15th, birthday of Jules Chevalier and beginning the year to the bicentenary celebration of his birth. March 25th has many entries, a significant day. It includes the foundation of the Handmaids of the Lord in 1918 by Archbishop…
