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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,…
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 22:04
Daramalan College alumni stories
Daramalan College alumni stories A LITTLE TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE Daramalan weddings are fairly common these days so not usually newsworthy, but in this instance, I’m making an exception. This weekend (Nov 12) sees ex-student John Lane (1992) marry Canberra lawyer Clare Carnell. And why am I telling…
Monday, 25 April 2022 22:20
Mark Hanns MSC, Blackburn. A Personal Confession
Mark Hanns MSC, Blackburn. A Personal Confession It is not everyone who makes a personal and public confession, especially praising alien football codes to Victorians. This is his introduction from the parish of St Thomas Bulletin. (Interesting for confreres as well.) G’day folks. Mark Hanns is my name. I’ve already…
Sunday, 24 April 2022 22:29
Reflecting on Anzac Day memorials in 2022
Reflecting on Anzac Day memorials in 2022 With the reality of war in Ukraine daily before our eyes we shall remember with compassion people who died and whose lives were maimed by war with sorrow, and think of war with horror, not excitement. Each day in the media we have…
Friday, 22 April 2022 23:08
Papua New Guinea, MSC Australia 2022. Who? Where?
Papua New Guinea, MSC Australia 2022. Who? Where? We have only five Australian MSC in PNG – and they have been there many decades, most of their priestly life and ministry – some over 50 years. Eastern Papua Russel Andersen Tony Young Joe Ensing, Relligious Superior Papua, with Bishop…
Thursday, 21 April 2022 23:23
RIP. John Phelan who spent many years sharing MSC life and ministry
RIP. John Phelan who spent many years sharing MSC life and ministry John Phelan was professed in 1951, ordained 1957. He shared life with us for twenty years or more. John was bursar for the opening of the Canberra monastery and completed his BA at ANU. He then taught at…
Wednesday, 20 April 2022 22:26
The Risen Lord, Lord of the Dance, MSC Easter Vietnam
The Risen Lord, Lord of the Dance, MSC Easter Vietnam The Chevalier family in Vietnam gathered to celebrate Easter! - MSCs - The Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart - Missionary sisters of the Sacred Heart MSC associates A Common Spirit and a Shared Vision The three congregations…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 22:17
RIP, Michael ToBung MSC, A pioneer PNG story
RIP, Michael ToBung MSC, A pioneer PNG story Archdiocese of Rabaul · Fr. Michael ToBung MSC died at 8.15pm on Sunday 17th April 2022 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Vunapope. Fr. ToBung comes from Tamanairik Village, Toma area, ENBP. Fr. ToBung’s passing is a loss to the Missionaries of the Sacred…
Monday, 18 April 2022 22:33
MSC Constitutions n 32. We are marked by a sense of humour.
MSC Constitutions n 32. We are marked by a sense of humour. ‘… Formed by kindness and understanding…. And a sense of humour. Which means that after Lent, we might enjoy these cartoons – and the dogs. and
Sunday, 17 April 2022 22:12
Easter Sunday combined with Michael’s birthday for Easter blessings.
Easter Sunday combined with Michael’s birthday for Easter blessings. Acknowledging Michael Fallon MSC, 85 Michael made his vows on February 26th 1955, and was ordained on June 29th 1961. He taught at Daramalan and Chevalier, was chaplain at the University of New South Wales, lectured at St Paul’s National Seminary,…
Friday, 15 April 2022 22:38
The Joy of Easter – and the MSC Mission Office
The Joy of Easter – and the MSC Mission Office We share the Easter poster from the Office We reflect Entering into the fulness of Easter. We can reflect on the love of God, who does not ask why but instead forgives, heals, invites, and loves. And then…
Thursday, 14 April 2022 22:27
Calvary 2022. Calvary/ Good Friday Ukraine – and throughout the world
Calvary 2022. Calvary/ Good Friday Ukraine – and throughout the world At the start of Holy Week, Pope Francis yesterday appealed for an immediate ceasefire to the war in Ukraine, saying Easter is a time to choose life over death. Speaking to about 65,000 believers in St Peter’s Square for…
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 22:11
MSC. Who? Where? 2022, Working in the Pacific Islands Province
MSC. Who? Where? 2022, Working in the Pacific Islands Province Col Sinclair, for many years in Fiji and Kiribati. Formation. Quy Duc Tran, lecturer, Pacific Regional Seminary, Suva.
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 22:19
On their way to the novitiate in the Philippines.
On their way to the novitiate in the Philippines. They left everything and followed him." (Luke 5:11) Last Sunday, our MSC Australian Province celebrated the send-off Mass to our Pre-Novices, Trong and Khanh. Trong and Khanh will continue their journey in the Philippines for their…
Monday, 11 April 2022 22:12
MSC Pacific, ministries
MSC Pacific, ministries Graduating Class Wainadoi, Fiji (02/04/22) - The graduating class of 2020 take a class photo with Fr Tamati Sefo MSC, Fr John Fong MSC and their trade instructors after their thanksgiving mass. Graduation included the presentation of certificates and awards to recognize their achievements and hard work…
Sunday, 10 April 2022 22:20
Chevalier Institute - Introducing Rosanna Abraham, Administration Assistant
Chevalier Institute - Introducing Rosanna Abraham, Administration Assistant My name is Rosanna (Rosie) and I have recently joined the Chevalier Institute family as the Administration Assistant, supporting the Institute, and MSC Education, in day-to-day admin. Though I have lived locally for over 20 years, I grew up in Fairfield,…
Friday, 08 April 2022 23:05
Another MSC Australian statistic… which seems out of proportion: Uncles and Nephews
Another MSC Australian statistic… which seems out of proportion: Uncles and Nephews Recently we listed what was a surprising number of family brothers in the Province, in the 20s. We were surprised at the number of uncles and nephews 8. This list might bring back memories Uncles and newphews:…
Thursday, 07 April 2022 22:36
Sydney Harbour Bridge, 90 years – a Bridge story and a former MSC, Adrian McCunn
Sydney Harbour Bridge, 90 years – a Bridge story and a former MSC, Adrian McCunn Peter Hendriks writes: The 90th birthday of the Sydney Harbour Bridge last Saturday has reminded me that one of the unexpected but special aspects of this role is when I am contacted from relatives of…
Thursday, 07 April 2022 22:12
Treand House: Advertisement/ Business/Operations Manager
Treand House: Advertisement/ Business/Operations Manager Business/Operations Manager Catholic Religious Congregation Location: Coogee, Sydney The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Australian Province, has around 140 members and their ministries include Parishes; mission both locally and overseas – Northern Territory, Vietnam, Japan, Fiji, and PNG; a Retreat Centre; Education…
Wednesday, 06 April 2022 22:29
Ukrainian Calvary. Ukrainian flag flying at St Mary’s Towers in solidarity.
Ukrainian Calvary. Ukrainian flag flying at St Mary’s Towers in solidarity. Acknowledging posts and photos from the Province updates.Trieu and Hoa in the choir at ELSPM/ English Language Studies for Pastoral Ministry at the Yarra Theological Union. Trieu and Hoa in the choir at ELSPM/ English Language Studies…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 22:13
RIP Sister Yvonne Berecry OLSH
RIP Sister Yvonne Berecry OLSH 21/10/1934 – 13/03/2022 Sad news this year with the deaths of so many sisters this year. Condolences to our sisters “So long Thy Love has led me, surely it will lead me on” As Yvonne looked back over her life’s journey, she realised how this…
Monday, 04 April 2022 22:22
MSC Photos update. Photos and news thanks to Peter Hendriks.
MSC Photos update. Photos and news thanks to Peter Hendriks. The initial attention-grabbing photo of him, pie and sauce is from the magazine, Be on earth the Heart of God Now available on the website homepage to download, and available in hard copy. The caption to the photo was: having…
Sunday, 03 April 2022 22:04
Shane Carr MSC, Silver Jubilee of Ordination, April 4th
Shane Carr MSC, Silver Jubilee of Ordination, April 4th Bishop McGuckin of Toowoomba blessing an extension to the Primary School. Shane Carr attends Congratulations to Shane. Here he tells his story. God certainly does work in mysterious ways! Some of you will remember me and might even recall that I…
Friday, 01 April 2022 21:59
MSC, Who? Where? 2022. Henley Beach, Adelaide
MSC, Who? Where? 2022. Henley Beach, Adelaide Paul Cashen, Community Leader Peter Hearn, Parish Priest Paul McCormack, Assistant Priest Kenji Konda, Ministry Formation Program
Thursday, 31 March 2022 22:36
Some Significant April Days for the Chevalier Family, 2022
Some Significant April Days for the Chevalier Family, 2022 There are some memories in April of Vunapope – and Rochus Tatamai is again an MSC Archbishop of Rabaul. 3 April, 1857 First meeting of the "Oeuvre des Campagnes" ("Work of the Countryside") arranged by Father Vandel, held in the…
Wednesday, 30 March 2022 22:16
RIP, Sister Nora Hanrahan, OLSH
RIP, Sister Nora Hanrahan, OLSH 11/11/1939 – 7/3/2022 Our condolences to our sisters, especially with so many sisters already dying this year. Come you whom my Father has blessed, take for your inheritance the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world. We heard these words from…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 22:22
Pope Francis and the reform/ re-organisation of the Roman Curia.
Pope Francis and the reform/ re-organisation of the Roman Curia. We recommend the article by Fr Brian Lucas in Eureka Street. https://www.eurekastreet.com.au/article/reforming-the-roman-curia? Here are some key paragraphs. Pope Francis, on the feast of Saint Joseph, has promulgated an apostolic constitution Praedicate evangelium (To preach the Gospel) to bring all the…
Monday, 28 March 2022 22:07
Paul Collins, new book, Recovering the ‘TRUE CHURCH’
Paul Collins, new book, Recovering the ‘TRUE CHURCH’ Acknowledging Paul Collins and his writings on the Church over many decades. From the back cover “Paul Collins is a theologian with a special interest in the history of the Church. He knows well that, over the centuries, there have been various…
