Sunday, 10 October 2021 22:47

A Monivae PS to the Plenary Council.

A Monivae PS to the Plenary Council.

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Today, October 11th, is the 59th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II.  2000 Bishops in copes and mitres, and the Pope carried on the Sedia Gestatoria, walked into St Peter’s and closed the doors. Pope John XXIII urged them to open the windows for renewal and updating, aggiornamento.

The first session of the Australian Plenary Council has opened the discussions after so much preparation. Sixth months of prayer, reflection and activity follow until the second session and decisions.  What will the Australian Church look like in 12 months at the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II.

At the closing Mass yesterday, Tim Costelloe asked: “What is it that's stopping us from being the Church that the Lord is calling us to be?”

(Some of us were very taken with Mary Coloe’s observation that it would be good if all Plenary members were able to leave their titles and regalia at the door, and talk with another.)

And the Monivae news!

Monivae College and the Plenary Council: A former student of Monivae has pointed out that they have an excellent representation at the Plenary Council, as follows:

  • Past Rector:  Fr Malcolm Fyfe MSC (Member) Above

 

  • Past Students:

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  • Fr Brian Boyle (Member)

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  • Dr Audrey Brown (Facilitator)

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  • Fr Stephen Hackett MSC (Secretary).
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