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Thursday, 26 September 2024 09:32
The 2024 APIA Conference, India
The 2024 APIA Conference, India The biennial gathering of MSC from Asia, the Pacific and Australia. We are represented by Kimi for the Provincial, Claude for Justice, Khoi for Formation. The APIA Meeting began on Sunday, September 22nd, with an Opening Mass presided over by the Indian Provincial Superior. After…
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 08:12
RIP Len Helm MSC
RIP Len Helm MSC Len died peacefully this morning while he was praying the Memorare with John Walker. Len was one of the initial pioneer group in the mid-1960s and the accompaniment program for ‘late vocations’. Making their novitiate in 1967, first profession February 27th 1968. They were…
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 08:47
Our Lady of Pentecost parish, Melbourne.
Our Lady of Pentecost parish, Melbourne. Since 1988, we have had an MSC community in Kew, in the parish of Deepdene. Quite a number of confreres have lived there, often as a home while they participated in the Siloam program at Heart of Life. We have helped in supply in…
Monday, 23 September 2024 08:59
The 30 Day retreat, India, Fiji, Dominic Gleeson MSC
The 30 Day retreat, India, Fiji, Dominic Gleeson MSC In recent years, there has been a welcome collaboration between the Indian Province and the Province of the Pacific Islands. The novices have been guided through their retreat by Dominic Gleeson. In October-November, he will be directing our novices, Long and…
Saturday, 21 September 2024 10:18
Future of St Mary's Towers, discussions and committee
Future of St Mary's Towers, discussions and committee St Mary’s Towers: John Walker informs us…“In the last Chapter, the new administration was encouraged to pursue and develop further the strategic plans for St Mary’s Towers. A committee was brought together for this purpose and has met twice to contribute…
Friday, 20 September 2024 08:53
Aged Care, Life’s Transitions Seminar, St Joseph’s
Aged Care, Life’s Transitions Seminar, St Joseph’s And some photos of Terry Naughton, Noel Mansfield, Henk Bosman, outings from St Joseph’s Supporting Others through Life’s Transitions: A report from John Walker. Recently Catherine Molihan, Fr Phil Hicks and Br John Walker participated in a seminar at the Christian Brothers’ Treacy…
Wednesday, 18 September 2024 21:39
A Randwick parish postscript
A Randwick parish postscript Often on the feast of St Mary MacKillop we have noted the role of Fr Matthew Smith MSC in giving her communion as she was dying. It is noted in her shrine in the Church but we did not have a photo. Thanks for…
Tuesday, 17 September 2024 22:39
Photos from the Randwick parish celebration of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Photos from the Randwick parish celebration of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Pat Mara MSC, PP, Michael Nithin MSC assistant, and in the meal photo, Bill Brady MSC, Assistant
Monday, 16 September 2024 22:45
A Pleasing MSC story
A Pleasing MSC story: Fr. Albert Boudaud MSC, Papua New Guinea’s oldest missionary Albert Boudaud, missionnaire français en Papouasie Nouvelle Guinée, Camille Dalmas - published on 09/11/24 in ALETEIA. Albert Boudaud turned 84 in August, and he’s Papua New Guinea's oldest missionary. Meet this priest who arrived in what is…
Sunday, 15 September 2024 23:17
Developments in the 3 MSC Brazilian Provinces
Developments in the 3 MSC Brazilian Provinces Sao Paolo Curitiba Rio
Saturday, 14 September 2024 09:51
Some Significant September Days for the Chevalier Family, 2024
Some Significant September Days for the Chevalier Family, 2024 Archbishop Andre Navarre MSC, PNG pioneer, has several mentions this month. Mother Marie Louise Hartzer appears quite a number of times this month, the death of her husband, memories of her two sons, her meeting with Jules Chevalier, her vows. An…
Thursday, 12 September 2024 22:32
Some post-script photos of Pope Francis’ visit to PNG
Some post-script photos of Pope Francis’ visit to PNG And a further PS. Frank Andersen MSC was contacted for copyright permission to sing The Fulness of God at the Papal Mass in Port Moresby.
Thursday, 12 September 2024 07:43
Short Biography of Fr. Michael I. Miller, MSC
Short Biography of Fr. Michael I. Miller, MSC, US Provincial I am Fr. Michael I. Miller, MSC, the newly elected Provincial of the MSC-USA Province. As of September 1, I begin this new ministry to serve the members of the province and other members of the Church. I professed religious…
Tuesday, 10 September 2024 22:22
Pope Francis in Timor Leste
Pope Francis in Timor Leste Leo Wearden MSC has traveled to Timor Leste for two weeks to celebrate a significant anniversary. He writes, “Friday 30th August is the 25th anniversary of the UN-sponsored vote for independence by the people of Timor Leste. I was fortunate enough to be there for…
Monday, 09 September 2024 22:26
Reg Pritchard MSC and memories of our Centenarians
Reg Pritchard MSC and memories of our Centenarians On Saturday September 7th, Reg Pritchard turned 99 – entering his 100th year. We thought that visitors might like to remember our centenarians: John Pye MSC, died at 102 John Ehlefeldt MSC, died at 102 Greg McCann Sr, died at 102 Con…
Sunday, 08 September 2024 19:24
Pope Francis in PNG – and some MSC connections
Pope Francis in PNG – and some MSC connections There is a great deal of media coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to Port Moresby and his side-trip to Vanimo. Photos from Vatican News. So, some MSC connection souvenirs. Cardinal John Ribat, the archbishop of Port Moresby and the…
Friday, 06 September 2024 22:29
Pope Francis in Indonesia – and some MSC Connections.
Pope Francis in Indonesia – and some MSC Connections. Below is the text from this poster noting the music connections with the Papal Mass. Missionaries from our Dutch Province were the first in Indonesia, especially after World War II. For many years now, the Indonesian Province has been, and still…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:25
Chevalier Family Justice Mission, Laudato Si – First Friday The monthly poster, intention, prayer and action. And endorsements from Pope Francis.
Chevalier Family Justice Mission, Laudato Si – First Friday The monthly poster, intention, prayer and action. And endorsements from Pope Francis.
Wednesday, 04 September 2024 22:35
Alison McKenzie writes from the Heart of Life Centre
Alison McKenzie writes from the Heart of Life Centre The final day of the course on Ecology and Sprituality led b Peter Hay. An experiential touch. Here is a group photo from the Council of All Beings that was held today. The experience is designed for the participants to embody…
Tuesday, 03 September 2024 22:43
South Sudan’s Australian ‘angel’ served the poorest of the poor, Moira Lynch OLSH
South Sudan’s Australian ‘angel’ served the poorest of the poor, Moira Lynch OLSH Sr Moira Lynch FDNSC, who in her 70s left Sydney to serve the poorest of the poor in war-torn southern Sudan, has been recognised in her regional hometown’s walk of fame. Source: The Catholic Weekly. Sr Moira Lynch’s…
Monday, 02 September 2024 22:25
2024 MSC Mission Alive in South Sudan, acknowledging MSC and OLSH missionaries
2024 MSC Mission Alive in South Sudan, acknowledging MSC and OLSH missionaries Continuing the work of Alan Neville MSC, Irish Province, in South Sudan A New AcademicYear It’s all go as usual in the Catholic University of South Sudan, Rumbek Campus. As we are approaching the end of one…
Sunday, 01 September 2024 22:25
Randwick parish, a Farewell and a Welcome
Randwick parish, a Farewell and a Welcome Farewell to Thang Nhu We will miss Thang Nhu, who left Sydney on July 20th, 2024, to return to Vietnam. Thang was the first of our MSC brothers to minister in Australia. He arrived in 2017 and attended the Siloam programme at Heart…
Saturday, 31 August 2024 17:41
150 years celebrations, Kensington, Bentleigh, Pacific Islands
150 years celebrations, Kensington, Bentleigh, Pacific Islands - and if you would like to see more (many more) photos of these celebations, visit the Facebook pages of the MSC Vocations - Australian Province, the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and the Province of the Pacific Islands…
Thursday, 29 August 2024 23:14
Today, August 30th, 150 years, Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Today, August 30th, 150 years, Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Below, the statement of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart - and an international photo celebration Kiribati We, the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, are an international, apostolic religious institute of…
Wednesday, 28 August 2024 22:05
Sylvester Warwakai MSC anticipating Pope Francis’ visit to PNG, September 6th-9th
Sylvester Warwakai MSC anticipating Pope Francis’ visit to PNG, September 6th-9th Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in PNG provide education and health services to remote communities from L’Osservatore Romano. Superior General Abzalon was also interviewed about MSC and PNG can be found on our site, July 12th 2024.…
Tuesday, 27 August 2024 21:59
The 150th Celebration week. Marie Louise Hartzer’s birthday.
The 150th Celebration week. Marie Louise Hartzer’s birthday. Today we celebrate the 187th Birthday of our First Congregational Leader- Mother Marie Louise Hartzer FDNSC, born in France on this day in 1837. Our newly commissioned bust of her was unveiled on Sunday at Hartzer Park Conference and Retreat Centre. Photos…
Monday, 26 August 2024 22:04
Growing towards the MSC future, The Philippines
Growing towards the MSC future, The Philippines August 1, 2024, Malolos City, Philippines, four young men were invested with the religious habit of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSC). The new novices are the following: Nov. Onin Atanante Nov. Jerald Bryan Alquizar Nov. Rico Olores Nov. Ryan…
Sunday, 25 August 2024 22:35
!50th Celebration week, OLSH Assembly at Hartzer Park.
!50th Celebration week, OLSH Assembly at Hartzer Park. Assembly Celebrations, community, prayer, work and discussions and some familiar faces
Friday, 23 August 2024 22:27
Professions in Vietnam, Feast of the Assumption, 21st Anniversary of the Foundation.
Professions in Vietnam, Feast of the Assumption, 21st Anniversary of the Foundation. The text available was in Vietnamese and we used the Translation icon. Not the best so a lot of editing (and the hope that the translation rendered Vietnamese names correctly) Together in the joy of the celebration of…
Thursday, 22 August 2024 21:57
Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 150 years, Catholic Diocese of Darwin
Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 150 years, Catholic Diocese of Darwin. This coming week is preparation for the celebration of OLSH 150 years. A taster in anticipation – the diocese of Darwin celebrated earlier in August. Bishop Charles Gauci of Darwin: Today, we are thankful…
