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Friday, 17 June 2022 22:11
MSC 2022, Who? Where? The last list, Sydney parishes.
MSC 2022, Who? Where? The last list, Sydney parishes. Randwick Gerard McCormick PP Bill Brady Pat Mara Parthalomai Paniyadimai Coogee Phil Hicks PP, Superior Thang Nhu Nguyen Kensington Terry Bowman PP Erskineville Tan Nguyen PP Phil Reilly
Thursday, 16 June 2022 22:14
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Wednesday, 15 June 2022 23:03
Treand House, Business and Finance Management
Treand House, Business and Finance Management The new Provincial Business Manager is Joan Fernando. Joan began one week ago and has brought her wonderful calm and confident presence to the office. She met the members of the MSC Finance and Resources Committee when they met yesterday, and she presented finances…
Tuesday, 14 June 2022 22:18
Safeguarding Ministry is the Mission of the Heart
Safeguarding Ministry is the Mission of the Heart We are urged to keep in mind the impact of sexual abuse, and clerical sexual abuse, with empathy for those who have suffered. Tim Brennan MSC, worked in this area in the Australian Church after his terms as Provincial Superior. He…
Monday, 13 June 2022 23:27
Chung, welcome to Melbourne, to Naughton House, to Siloam face-to-face
Chung, welcome to Melbourne, to Naughton House, to Siloam face-to-face After a long delay in receiving his visa, and a longer delay for his ordination, happily experienced on June 3rd in Manila, Chung arrived at Tullmarine, June 10th. He was met by Trieu and Hoa, and the community leader, Philip…
Sunday, 12 June 2022 21:32
New Provincial Superior, Edwin Borlasa MSC Philippines
New Provincial Superior, Edwin Borlasa MSC Philippines The MSC Philippine Province gladly announces the election of Rev. Father Edwin Borlasa, MSC as its new provincial superior. His term will officially start on January 2023. Fr. Edwin Borlasa, MSC hails from Poro, Camotes Island, Cebu. He is 62 years of age…
Friday, 10 June 2022 22:50
MSC 2022. Who? Where? MSC Colleges.
MSC 2022. Who? Where? MSC Colleges. MSC Colleges, Downlands, Chevalier, Monivae, Daramalan. In the past, they were staffed by MSC priests and brothers and were boys’ schools. From the 1950s, there was an increase in lay staffs, and by 2000, lay principals. Each school is a separate incorporated entity…
Thursday, 09 June 2022 22:25
10th June, Noel Mansfield MSC, 55 years ordained (after a 7 years’ delay), a very happy day.
10th June, Noel Mansfield MSC, 55 years ordained (after a 7 years’ delay), a very happy day. 10th June 1967 was an ordination day for the Province but more significant than usual. Noel was teaching at Monivae at the time. His ordination had been put on hold ( he was…
Wednesday, 08 June 2022 22:08
Former Chief Justice Gerard Brennan, RIP – and condolences.
Former Chief Justice Gerard Brennan, RIP – and condolences. Gerard Brennan died on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Mabo judgment which put an end to the policy of ‘terra nullius’. Justice Brennan wrote the lead judgment on the Mabo case and land ownership. He was 94. Our…
Tuesday, 07 June 2022 22:13
"What are you looking for?" (John 1:38) Spread the word!
"What are you looking for?" (John 1:38) Spread the word! After last year’s retreat, online and face-to-face, there is another retreat (in Vietnamese) which will be held in July. We look forward to having you both online and offline.
Monday, 06 June 2022 22:34
Joy and congratulations – at last – for the MSC Manila Ordinations
Joy and congratulations – at last – for the MSC Manila Ordinations As noted last week, Covid has had quite some consequences. Our deacons have not been able to travel to the Philippines for ordination because of covid and borders – for over two years. At last.... Ordination of our…
Sunday, 05 June 2022 21:19
Acknowledging Keith Humphries MSC, 80
Acknowledging Keith Humphries MSC, 80 Keith was born on 5th June 1942. He did secondary studies at Chevalier College, Bowral. He made profession on 26th February 1962. He was ordained on June 27th 1968. After teaching in MSC colleges. Most of his ministry has been in Japan. Some years ago…
Friday, 03 June 2022 21:52
Padre Jose Maria Gran Cirera MSC and the Blessed Matyrs of El Quiche
Padre Jose Maria Cirera MSC and the Blessed Matyrs of El Quiche Date of birth: April 27, 1945. Place of birth: Barcelona, Spain. Priestly ordination: June 9, 1972. Year of his arrival in Guatemala: 1975. Date of his death: June 4, 1980. Place: Near Xe Ixoq Vitz Village, Chajul…
Thursday, 02 June 2022 22:06
First Friday, Chevalier Family intention - and praying for the ordinations today.
First Friday, Chevalier Family intention - and praying for the ordinations today The intention is DIALOGUE. And the themes of Awareness, Prayer and Action
Wednesday, 01 June 2022 22:15
Anticipating MSC joy for Friday ordinations of our Vietnamese confreres
Anticipating MSC joy for Friday ordinations of our Vietnamese confreres Covid has had quite some consequences. Our deacons have not been able to the Philippines for ordination because of covid and borders – for over two years. Our students make their novitiate in the Philippines and have had…
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 22:17
Some Significant June Days for the Chevalier Family 2022
Some Significant June Days for the Chevalier Family, 2022 Feast of the Sacred Heart, 24th June 80 years this year: Japanese forces captured NewBritain in January 1942 1 June, 1940 Mother M Electa, MSC, promises to build a chapel in honour of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, in…
Monday, 30 May 2022 22:24
Churches, Religious Leaders support Uluru Statement from the Heart – and from Pope Francis.
Churches, Religious Leaders support Uluru Statement from the Heart – and from Pope Francis. Chiaro Porro, Laudato Si’ Movement’s Jacqui Remond, Pope Francis, Theresa Ardler and ACU’s Dermot Nestor with a copy of the Uluru Statement from the Heart (Vatican Media) Australia’s Prime Minister has committed his government to…
Sunday, 29 May 2022 22:44
MSC Sisters’ General Chapter 2022
MSC Sisters’ General Chapter 2022 In coming days, we will post details of the new administration. In the meantime, some photos from the chapter, highlighting the internationality of the Sisters. The Sisters have completed their Chapter, two years delayed because of Covid – which also disrupted some of the sessions…
Friday, 27 May 2022 21:13
Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Fr. Chevalier always had a devotion to Mary because of her intimate relationship with her Son, Jesus. In a prayer for the beatification of Servant of God, Jules Chevalier, the MSC pray, “Standing at the foot of the cross with…
Thursday, 26 May 2022 22:09
Michael Casey OCSO, Tarawarra Abbey, Honorary Doctorate
Michael Casey OCSO, Tarawarra Abbey, Honorary Doctorate Those who lived at Croydon Monastery from 1954 probably visited the Cisstercian Abbey at Yarra Glen, Tarrawarra (Cisterians of Strict Observane, the Trappists) – and met Michael Casey. His parents were a great support to the MSCs who worked in Park-Orchards- Warrendyte parish…
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 22:23
MSC Education, 2022. Annual General Meeting and Photos
MSC Education, 2022. Annual General Meeting and Photos MSC Education: Each of our four MSC schools is a separate incorporated entity with its own Board of Directors. The Education Members’ Council (EMC) act as the Company Members for these companies. The Schools’ Company Meeting & AGM were held at Daramalan…
Tuesday, 24 May 2022 22:00
As I Look Back. Malcolm Fyfe MSC on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of his ordination, May 25th.
As I Look Back. Malcolm Fyfe MSC on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of his ordination, May 25th. Just prior to ordination Malcom was appointed to Monivae College, Hamilton (1961 to 1977). He was headmaster and Superior (1969 to 1977) and taught Mathematics (Pure, Applied and General) for 14…
Monday, 23 May 2022 22:31
Welcome to Nang as he begins his pre-Novitiate formation at Blackburn.
Welcome to Nang as he begins his pre-Novitiate formation at Blackburn. Frank Dineen, with Khoi and Trieu visit Nang’s family in Noble Park. Nang writes: " I was born in a Catholic family with six siblings and I am the youngest in my family. My parents and I moved to Australia…
Sunday, 22 May 2022 22:12
International MSC Latin American Studies
International MSC Latin American Studies After the post last week about our Canadian Province merging with the Dominican Republic Province, some further news of studies and challenging pastoral work in El Salvador By Juan Gabriel C. Estévez , MSC, Dominican Republic Province The Latin American Theologate in El Salvador is…
Friday, 20 May 2022 23:00
Provincial Conference, Mission, to be on earth the heart of God.
Provincial Conference, Mission, to be on earth the heart of God. Key paragraphs from Chris McPhee’s opening address: You are the light of the world… If someone were to ask me, in one sentence, what would you see as our mission? I would answer them in this way… that we,…
Thursday, 19 May 2022 22:56
Provincial Conference, Lay leadership and administration in the Province.
Provincial Conference, Lay leadership and administration in the Province. Bridget Hawthorne – Chris’s Executive Assistant with Meta Jackman – Director of Professional Standards and Safeguarding Mark McGinnity – Director of MSC Education with Anne McAtomney - Chevalier Institute Director Clare Shearman – Director of Heart of Life, MSC Spirituality &…
Wednesday, 18 May 2022 22:14
The end of an Era in the MSC Canadian Province
The end of an Era in the MSC Canadian Province The changing membership of the Congregation as Provinces change. A merger. On April 7th – 8th an important gathering took place in Québec. Some 13 members of the MSC province assembled to celebrate the provincial conference and chapter. All the…
Tuesday, 17 May 2022 22:07
Who’s at the Provincial Conference?
Who’s at the Provincial Conference? Leo Wearden, Chris McPhee From overseas, Bern, Japan, Hoang, Vietnam, Joe Ensing, PNG Peter Carroll, Frank Dineen, Dominic Gleeson, Philip Malone Mark Hanns, Alo Lamere There should be some others – and Peter Hendriks is unseen taking the photos
Monday, 16 May 2022 22:05
Jim Littleton MSC continues his stories of some remarkable men: Sharing the Charism
Jim Littleton MSC continues his stories of some remarkable men: Sharing the Charism Jim notes that this is the eighth booklet in the series on remarkable MSC. – He writes on: James Gilbert Patrick McGuane Gabriel Saap Edward Bennett John Bell Tyson Donnelly Alan Kinnane Brian Strangman and, more photos…
Sunday, 15 May 2022 22:03
Best wishes to our Carmelite confreres, May 15 canonisation, Titus Brandsma O.Carm
Best wishes to our Carmelite confreres, May 15 canonisation, Titus Brandsma O.Carm Titus Brandsma (23 February 1881 – 26 July 1942) was a Dutch Carmelite friar, Catholic priest and professor of philosophy. Brandsma was vehemently opposed to Nazi ideology and spoke out against it many times before the Second World…
