Acknowledging John Franzmann MSC
John Franzmann turns 85 today. He has been a Missionary of the Sacred Heart for 65 years and a priest for 58 years.
John is a Queenslander and went to secondary school at Downlands College, Toowoomba. He made his first profession on February 26th 1958. Studies for priesthood took place at the Sacred Heart Monasteries, Croydon, Victoria, and Canberra. He also studied Arts at the Australian National University. He was ordained on July 21st 1965.
Almost all of his MSC ministry has been in education. His first appointment was to Daramalan College, Canberra. He has taught at Chevalier College, Bowral, and St John’s College, Darwin. He served as Principal at both of these last two colleges. For some years, he was part of the administration of the Diocese of Darwin.
Two tangible results of his work can be seen in his history of Chevalier, This Many Faceted Gem, and history of Monivae College.
John’s education forte is Maths, teaching and coaching students for more than half a century. One of his students is Geordie Williamson, Professor of Mathematics at Sydney University.
In recent decades, John has lived at Chevalier College, continuing his dedication to students and maths.
