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LABYRINTH OF LIES: A MIRROR FOR REFLECTING ON SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE CHURCH It is 20 years since Towards Healing in 1996 which began to focus Church attention on the realities of sexual abuse by clergy and religious: initial shock and disbelief that men we knew could behave in this…
WURRUMI YANGA PARISH PRIEST INSTALLATION, PAT MARA MSC Fr Pat Mara msc was installed as the parish priest of Bathurst Island on Sunday 21 January by Bishop Eugene Hurley, who also ordained Pat as a priest in Sydney 18 months ago. The installation was a very joyful occasion for the…
Saturday, 02 April 2016 18:07

WEEKEND WORD BREAK

WEEKEND WORD BREAK   Something with a lighter touch! • How does Moses make tea? Hebrews it. • Venison for dinner again? Oh deer! • A cartoonist was found dead in his home. Details are sketchy. • I used to be a banker, but then I lost interest. • Haunted…
SOME SIGNIFICANT APRIL DAYS FOR THE CHEVALIER FAMILY   First mission departure from Issoudun - to Watertown USA, see April 20th. Some Significant "April Days" for the Chevalier Family to Recall 3 April, 1857 First meeting of the "Oeuvre des Campagnes" ("Work of the Countryside") arranged by Father Vandel, held…
Thursday, 31 March 2016 07:54

RIP, OLDEST MSC, BISHOP ANDREAS SOL

RIP, OLDEST MSC, BISHOP ANDREAS SOL MISSIONARIES OF THE SACRED HEART GENERAL NEWS BULLETIN (Volume 5/No 6, April - 1, 2016) MSC Generalate, Via Asmara 11, 00199 Rom         This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. MAY THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS BE EVERYWHERE LOVED               Bishop Andreas Sol, MSC Bishop emeritus of Ambon 1915-2016                                    …
Tuesday, 29 March 2016 22:41

SILOAM, SPIRITUAL DIRECTION COURSE, 2016

SILOAM, SPIRITUAL DIRECTION COURSE, 2016 The Heart of Life Spirituality Centre in Melbourne, an MSC-sponsored work opened this year for its 34th year. Each year there is a full-time group for the Siloam Course in Spiritual Direction, a worldwide accredited course. There is also a part-time course running over two…
NEW ISSUE OF COMPASS THEOLOGY REVIEW, 2016/1 The first issue of Compass Theology Review for 2016, the 50th year of its existence, has been published. There is an emphasis on Mercy and the Year of Mercy as well as an editorial on Pope Francis on Innovation and Continuity. This theme…
Saturday, 26 March 2016 23:18

FROM PASSION TO RESURRECTION

FROM PASSION TO RESURRECTION Easter greetings and blessings to all visitors to this site.   Two excerpts, two stations of the Cross, one for Passion, one for Resurrection, from Earth Stations - in the light of Pope Francis' Laudato Si. From the Intercommunity of Peace and Justice Center (sent by…
GOLDEN JUBILEES OF ORDINATION: BARRY BRUNDELL MSC AND JOHN BOSMAN MSC On these sacred days, we remember Golden Jubilees of Priesthood, the first group for 2016, and offer congratulations on half a century of ministry. The three jubilarians were ordained on March 26th 1965 in the chapel of the MSC…
Wednesday, 23 March 2016 22:18

2016 AUSTRALIAN MSC COMMUNITY PNG

2016 AUSTRALIAN MSC COMMUNITY PNG From left to right: Paul Jennings, Port Moresby; Russell Andersen, Eastern Papua; Tony Young, Eastern Papua; Ben Fleming, Port Moresby; John Kelliher, Provincial Secretary, Facilitator; Joe Ensing, Regional Community Leader, Eastern Papua; Paul Guy, Bereina; Brian Cahill, Tapini. With pre-Chapter gatherings preparing for the Provincial…
Tuesday, 22 March 2016 22:17

HINDMARSH, MSC PARISH, CHURCH RENOVATIONS

HINDMARSH, MSC PARISH,  CHURCH RENOVATIONS At last we are able to celebrate in a beautiful new church at Sacred Heart Church, Hindmarsh. These renovations have been years in the planning and completion. It was well worth the wait. Attached are some pictures of the inside of the church. But it…
KHOI NGUYEN MSC, GRADUATION, UNIVERSITY OF DIVINITY The annual graduation ceremony of the University of Divinity was held at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Melbourne, on Friday 18th March. MSC students are enrolled at the Yarra Theological Union, part of the University of Divinity. Khoi Nguyen, who made his final profession…
SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH, 150 YEARS, 1966-2016 2016 sees the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Sisters of St Joseph, a time for commemorating the history of Mary MacKillop and the congregation and their commitment to education in Australia and developing ministries amongst aboriginal communities, social justice concern, especially…
Saturday, 19 March 2016 09:00

MARCH 19TH, FEAST OF ST JOSEPH

MARCH 19TH, FEAST OF ST JOSEPH He is that just man, that wise and loyal servant, whom you placed at the head of your family. jJoseph the Carpenter by Georges de La Tour The gospels describe Joseph as a "tekton" (τέκτων). Tekton has been traditionally translated into English as "carpenter",…
SOUTH AUSTRALIA MSC COMMUNITY LEADER, BILL BRADY MSC Fr Bill Brady MSC has been appointed community leader of the MSC South Australia community.  He succeeds Fr John Rate MSC. Bill Brady is the parish priest of Hindmarsh. John Rate is the parish priest of Henley Beach. These are the two…
Thursday, 17 March 2016 06:57

RIP, FR ANGELO (PETER) O'HAGAN OFM

RIIP, FR ANGELO (PETER) O'HAGAN OFM We offer sympathy to the Franciscan Friars, four deaths in the last three months. Three of those who have died had been part of the Yarra Theological Union in Box Hill, Melbourne: Fr Campion Murray, Fr Tom Murtagh and, now, Fr Angelo O’Hagan. Angelo…
Tuesday, 15 March 2016 22:19

MSC MISSION OUTREACH: NORTHERN TERRITORY

MSC MISSION OUTREACH: NORTHERN TERRITORY NORTHERN TERRITORY: Katherine: St. Joseph’s College Katherine, NT is a Catholic coeducational institution with approximately 300 students. It is a dynamic Christ-centred community. The students are divided over the three areas of the campus beginning with Little Joeys. The curriculum is open to assist Aboriginal…
MEET THE NEW UNION SUPERIOR FOR MSC INDIA Father Mariadass, Father Alexander Kulandaisamy, Fr Carl Tranter (General Administration), Father Thatheus Darwin (Academy Principal), Father Charles Babu (Union Superior), Fr Victor Gerald, Brother Ambedkar, Father Peter Francis, Brother Selvam. A few weeks back, on February 15, Father Charles Babu Narcity took…
Sunday, 13 March 2016 23:06

POPE FRANCIS, THREE YEARS

POPE FRANCIS, THREE YEARS The great surprise of March 13th 2013 was the election of the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, as Pope - and his calling himself Francis (and a Jesuit). There was a story in 1958 that Cardinal Gilroy of Sydney told. He had stayed with…
Saturday, 12 March 2016 14:26

2016 MSC COMMUNITY, VICTORIA-TASMANIA

2016 MSC COMMUNITY, VICTORIA-TASMANIA 2016 sees the next phase in Chapter preparation and community meetings. The Victorian community met at Kew on March 4th. The 80s and over: Ted McCormack, Paul Castley, Michael Sims. Michael Sims celebrates 80. Some older members: Frank Dineen, Philip Malone. Some younger members: Krish Mathavan,…
Friday, 11 March 2016 07:32

JULES CHEVALIER ANTI-WORKAHOLISM

JULES CHEVALIER ANTI-WORKAHOLISM Fr Chevalier was deemed a hard worker, but... A LETTER TO FATHER VICTOR JOUET Father Couppe’s letter alarmed me. He mentions the effect of your excessive commitments on your health which is important. He mentions also the precarious situation of your community. Dear friend, why do you…
Thursday, 10 March 2016 08:02

MSC GENERAL BULLETIN, MARCH 2016

MSC GENERAL BULLETIN, MARCH 2916   MISSIONARIES OF THE SACRED HEART GENERAL NEWS BULLETIN (Volume 5/No 4, March - 2, 2016) MSC Generalate, Via Asmara 11, 00199 Rom         This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. MAY THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS BE EVERYWHERE LOVED NEWS FROM INDONESIA On the 4th February 2016 Bishop Petrus Canisius Mandagi…
Wednesday, 09 March 2016 08:34

BACKLOG: ROY O'NEILL AND BOB IRWIN JUBILEE

BACKLOG: ROY O'NEILL AND BOB IRWIN JUBILEE Better late than never. The editor of this site was without email for three weeks - and could not get the following material until now. With thanks to Malcolm Fyfe for the text and Tim Brennan for the photo. Fr Roy’s 50 years…
CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVES ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY, MARCH 8th DIOCESE OF MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE Since 1911 International Women's Day has been celebrated as the global day connecting all women around the world and inspiring them to achieve their full potential. This day is an opportunity to reflect on the dignity and role of…
NEWS OF BISHOP HENRI VERJUS MSC.  DECLARED VENERABLE. MISSIONARIES OF THE SACRED HEART GENERAL NEWS BULLETIN (Volume 5/No 3, March, 2016) MSC Generalate, Via Asmara 11, 00199 Rom         This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. MAY THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS BE EVERYWHERE LOVED   Cause for the beatification and canonization of the Servant of God…
PATRICK DODSON NOMINATED AS SENATOR FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA   Surprise candidate Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has put forward "the father of reconciliation" and former priest Patrick Dodson as the replacement for outgoing West Australian senator Joe Bullock.Cheered by a large throng of Labor MPs, Mr Shorten described Notre Dame University's…
Friday, 04 March 2016 16:32

DOMINICAN ORDER 800 YEARS OLD, 2016

DOMINICAN ORDER 800 YEARS OLD, 2016 For 800 years the mission of the Order of Preachers has been to proclaim the Gospel to every corner of the world. We do this for one simple reason: that every soul may come to know and love Jesus Christ. It was for this…
Thursday, 03 March 2016 16:18

PAT WALSH ON INDONESIA AND TIMOR LESTE

PAT WALSH ON INDONESIA AND TIMOR LESTE Last week, this site promoted an interesting and entertaining book by Pat Walsh, Stormy with a Chance of Fried Rice. Visitors to this site may be interested in Pat Walsh’s retros INTERVIEWpective on Indonesia and Timor Leste. July 8, 2015 Tim Mann is…
  RIP, SISTER LORRAINE DENIER FDNSC AND SISTER LUCY BANGE FDNSC The OLSH sisters have experienced five deaths in under two months. The eulogies for Sister Lorraine and Sister Lucy remind us of the detail of Catholic history in Australia. The sisters worked in PNG for many years and their…
  SOME SIGNIFICANT MARCH DAYS FOR THE CHEVALIER FAMILY March 25th has many entries, a significant day. It includes the foundation of the Handmaids of the Lord in 1918 by Archbishop Alain de Boismenu MSC. 5 March, 1877During a stay in Rome, Father Chevalier met Don Daniel Comboni,founder of the…
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