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Tuesday, 31 May 2022 22:17
Some Significant June Days for the Chevalier Family 2022
Some Significant June Days for the Chevalier Family, 2022 Feast of the Sacred Heart, 24th June 80 years this year: Japanese forces captured NewBritain in January 1942 1 June, 1940 Mother M Electa, MSC, promises to build a chapel in honour of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, in…
Monday, 30 May 2022 22:24
Churches, Religious Leaders support Uluru Statement from the Heart – and from Pope Francis.
Churches, Religious Leaders support Uluru Statement from the Heart – and from Pope Francis. Chiaro Porro, Laudato Si’ Movement’s Jacqui Remond, Pope Francis, Theresa Ardler and ACU’s Dermot Nestor with a copy of the Uluru Statement from the Heart (Vatican Media) Australia’s Prime Minister has committed his government to…
Sunday, 29 May 2022 22:44
MSC Sisters’ General Chapter 2022
MSC Sisters’ General Chapter 2022 In coming days, we will post details of the new administration. In the meantime, some photos from the chapter, highlighting the internationality of the Sisters. The Sisters have completed their Chapter, two years delayed because of Covid – which also disrupted some of the sessions…
Friday, 27 May 2022 21:13
Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Fr. Chevalier always had a devotion to Mary because of her intimate relationship with her Son, Jesus. In a prayer for the beatification of Servant of God, Jules Chevalier, the MSC pray, “Standing at the foot of the cross with…
Thursday, 26 May 2022 22:09
Michael Casey OCSO, Tarawarra Abbey, Honorary Doctorate
Michael Casey OCSO, Tarawarra Abbey, Honorary Doctorate Those who lived at Croydon Monastery from 1954 probably visited the Cisstercian Abbey at Yarra Glen, Tarrawarra (Cisterians of Strict Observane, the Trappists) – and met Michael Casey. His parents were a great support to the MSCs who worked in Park-Orchards- Warrendyte parish…
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 22:23
MSC Education, 2022. Annual General Meeting and Photos
MSC Education, 2022. Annual General Meeting and Photos MSC Education: Each of our four MSC schools is a separate incorporated entity with its own Board of Directors. The Education Members’ Council (EMC) act as the Company Members for these companies. The Schools’ Company Meeting & AGM were held at Daramalan…
Tuesday, 24 May 2022 22:00
As I Look Back. Malcolm Fyfe MSC on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of his ordination, May 25th.
As I Look Back. Malcolm Fyfe MSC on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of his ordination, May 25th. Just prior to ordination Malcom was appointed to Monivae College, Hamilton (1961 to 1977). He was headmaster and Superior (1969 to 1977) and taught Mathematics (Pure, Applied and General) for 14…
Monday, 23 May 2022 22:31
Welcome to Nang as he begins his pre-Novitiate formation at Blackburn.
Welcome to Nang as he begins his pre-Novitiate formation at Blackburn. Frank Dineen, with Khoi and Trieu visit Nang’s family in Noble Park. Nang writes: " I was born in a Catholic family with six siblings and I am the youngest in my family. My parents and I moved to Australia…
Sunday, 22 May 2022 22:12
International MSC Latin American Studies
International MSC Latin American Studies After the post last week about our Canadian Province merging with the Dominican Republic Province, some further news of studies and challenging pastoral work in El Salvador By Juan Gabriel C. Estévez , MSC, Dominican Republic Province The Latin American Theologate in El Salvador is…
Friday, 20 May 2022 23:00
Provincial Conference, Mission, to be on earth the heart of God.
Provincial Conference, Mission, to be on earth the heart of God. Key paragraphs from Chris McPhee’s opening address: You are the light of the world… If someone were to ask me, in one sentence, what would you see as our mission? I would answer them in this way… that we,…
Thursday, 19 May 2022 22:56
Provincial Conference, Lay leadership and administration in the Province.
Provincial Conference, Lay leadership and administration in the Province. Bridget Hawthorne – Chris’s Executive Assistant with Meta Jackman – Director of Professional Standards and Safeguarding Mark McGinnity – Director of MSC Education with Anne McAtomney - Chevalier Institute Director Clare Shearman – Director of Heart of Life, MSC Spirituality &…
Wednesday, 18 May 2022 22:14
The end of an Era in the MSC Canadian Province
The end of an Era in the MSC Canadian Province The changing membership of the Congregation as Provinces change. A merger. On April 7th – 8th an important gathering took place in Québec. Some 13 members of the MSC province assembled to celebrate the provincial conference and chapter. All the…
Tuesday, 17 May 2022 22:07
Who’s at the Provincial Conference?
Who’s at the Provincial Conference? Leo Wearden, Chris McPhee From overseas, Bern, Japan, Hoang, Vietnam, Joe Ensing, PNG Peter Carroll, Frank Dineen, Dominic Gleeson, Philip Malone Mark Hanns, Alo Lamere There should be some others – and Peter Hendriks is unseen taking the photos
Monday, 16 May 2022 22:05
Jim Littleton MSC continues his stories of some remarkable men: Sharing the Charism
Jim Littleton MSC continues his stories of some remarkable men: Sharing the Charism Jim notes that this is the eighth booklet in the series on remarkable MSC. – He writes on: James Gilbert Patrick McGuane Gabriel Saap Edward Bennett John Bell Tyson Donnelly Alan Kinnane Brian Strangman and, more photos…
Sunday, 15 May 2022 22:03
Best wishes to our Carmelite confreres, May 15 canonisation, Titus Brandsma O.Carm
Best wishes to our Carmelite confreres, May 15 canonisation, Titus Brandsma O.Carm Titus Brandsma (23 February 1881 – 26 July 1942) was a Dutch Carmelite friar, Catholic priest and professor of philosophy. Brandsma was vehemently opposed to Nazi ideology and spoke out against it many times before the Second World…
Friday, 13 May 2022 22:45
Unusual MSC Statistics, episode three revisited and enlarged. MSC priests and brothers with sisters nuns.
Unusual MSC Statistics, episode three revisited and enlarged. MSC priests and brothers with sisters nuns. When we posted the list of MSC priests and brothers with sisters who were nuns, we had a list of 28 – which seemed rather large. We asked for any others, and thanks to Phil…
Thursday, 12 May 2022 22:20
Outback GP emotional during health inquiry, Martin Kelly
Outback GP emotional during health inquiry, Martin Kelly In the 1990s Martin Kelly, a doctor by training, joined the MSC. After some years of theology and formation he discerned that he should not continue but return to his medical work especially in out back Australia. He spoke, with emotion, at…
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 22:24
Who? Where? MSC 2022, Northern Territory
Who? Where? MSC 2022, Northern Territory Chris McPhee in recent visit to NT, with Sister Anne Gardiner OLSH and Leo Wearden We recently posted the news of MSC leaving long-served missions/parishes, Tiwi Islands, Daly River. Here are the men in the NT in 2022 Community leader, Wadeye, Leo…
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 22:12
Did you know that the first editor of Annals was a Randwick laywoman, Mary Agnes Finn?
Did you know that the first editor of Annals was a Randwick laywoman, Mary Agnes Finn? With thanks to Margaret Scott, related to the Finn family, for the photo from Brenda Carmody (Finn) niece. From the Randwick OLSH Parish Bulletin, 2011: It’s hard to look at the history of Our…
Monday, 09 May 2022 22:22
THANK YOU Priyo –MSC Regional Superior in Japan for nine years.
THANK YOU Priyo –MSC Regional Superior in Japan for nine years. On behalf of the Australian Province, we would like to thank Priyo so much for his tireless leadership as the Regional Superior of Japan. He has been the Regional leader for well over nine years and during that…
Sunday, 08 May 2022 21:28
Celebrating 60 years of Profession, Brian Gallagher MSC
Celebrating 60 years of Profession, Brian Gallagher MSC The MSC Melbourne community and Brian’s friends from Melbourne and Shoreham gathered at 77 Central Rd Blackburn, Brian’s home. Our Photographer Trieu (thanks again) caught some of the moments. Our community leader, in his report for the Provincial Conference, has noted that…
Friday, 06 May 2022 21:27
Have you seen, visited the MSC Vocations Australia Facebook page?
Have you seen, visited the MSC Vocations Australia Facebook page? Good Shepherd Sunday is a day of prayer for Vocations. The Students at Cuskelly House have created this Facebook page, reaching out to any and every visitor, offering images, stories, that might create an interest in the MSCs, and the…
Thursday, 05 May 2022 22:46
First Friday reflection, ‘Reparation’ seen as ‘repairing the damaged, the mutilated, the de-reverenced’. Gerardine Doherty OLSH. We used the word ‘reparation’ in a sense of penance and mortification. How can it be understood more challengingly now?
First Friday reflection, ‘Reparation’ seen as ‘repairing the damaged, the mutilated, the de-reverenced’. Gerardine Doherty OLSH. We used the word ‘reparation’ in a sense of penance and mortification. How can it be understood more challengingly now? Jules Chevalier was intensely aware of the “evils of his time” and he…
Wednesday, 04 May 2022 22:40
Introducing the new website of the Laity of the Chevalier Family
Introducing the new website of the Laity of the Chevalier Family It is with great pleasure, that the international Council of the Laity of the Chevalier Family launches the Website that celebrates the life and spirit of the Laity of the Chevalier Family. The vision of our founder, Fr Jules…
Tuesday, 03 May 2022 22:24
Ending an MSC era Tiwi Islands and Daly River get new missionaries, Divine Word Missionaries.
Ending an MSC era Tiwi Islands and Daly River get new missionaries, Divine Word Missionaries. Bishop Francis Xavier Gsell MSC, founder of MSC presence in the NT from 1996. His story as the bishop with 150 wives is well-known. See next photo. From the SVD information: In the Word…
Monday, 02 May 2022 22:25
Acknowledging Margaret O’Loughlin, Lay MSC, 85th birthday
Acknowledging Margaret O’Loughlin, Lay MSC, 85th birthday Today is the day to wish Margaret a very happy 85th birthday – John’s widow, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother. Margaret is also one of the Australian Lay MSC with the longest association with the MSC, dating from the early 70s, helping to lead…
Sunday, 01 May 2022 22:18
Some Significant May Days for the Chevalier Family 2022
Some Significant May Days for the Chevalier Family 2022 A reminder, May 6th, that the Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Randwick was opened in 1888, only a few years after the arrival of the first MSC in Sydney. The parish in those days extended to Botany.…
Friday, 29 April 2022 22:55
Fr Leo Wearden and Wadeye
Fr Leo Wearden and Wadeye Peter Hendriks writes: Wadeye has been in the news lately with reports of a death, riots and much violence. Leo presents information that hasn’t reached the mainstream press that is important to share, but first to say that Leo is fine, safe and in good…
Thursday, 28 April 2022 22:26
St Mary’s Towers: Some future retreats and weekends:
St Mary’s Towers: Some future retreats and weekends: Sinews of the Heart 6 Days: 6-12 May $930/ Weekend: 6-8 May $310 (Presenter: Paul White) Men's Weekend - Journeys Homewards: 13-15 May 2022 $310 (Presenter: Paul White) Living More Deeply in God - Praying with Ignatius of Loyola: 6 Days: 20-26…
Wednesday, 27 April 2022 21:36
Unusual MSC Statistics, episode three. MSC priests and brothers with sisters nuns.
Unusual MSC Statistics, episode three. MSC priests and brothers with sisters nuns. More than you would ordinarily expect. But it makes a statement about Australian Catholic families in the 20th century. A generic picture! MSC and Sisters, and Congregations Albert Chan, OLSH Bob Mitchell, Mercy Brendan Sykes,…
