FAREWELL, THE CLIFFS, SHOREHAM

The MSC are moving out of The Cliffs after 75 years or so.  That is, Brian Gallagher is moving out.

The Victoria-Tasmania community recently had a farewell gathering, prayer and a meal.  Photos of us and, for those who have not been to Shoreham recently, some views.

Frank Andersen, Brian Gallagher, Des Holm, Peter Curry

Paul Castley, Khoi, Philip Malone

Michael Sims, Ahn - going into the Pre-novitiate, Peter Malone

(Absent, Ted McCormack, Terry Bowman, Mark Hanns)

There have been several eras at Shoreham.

First, from the 1940s to the early 1960s.  Holidays for the students and the staff.  Large numbers of students - and a big marquee at the side of the building to accommodate those who could not fit into the huts.

Second, from the 1960s to the 1990s, still in use, not such big numbers, others having holiday time there. Repairs and some building going on.

Third, when Brian Gallagher finished his term as Provincial, he went to Shoreham in 1999, gradually renovating the buildings, setting the place up as a haven for retreats, small numbers. He was joined for several years by Chris Chaplin.

The MSC will still own the property but will lease it – and it will remain as a retreat centre.  More news about Shoreham when the new era gets going in 2020.