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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 19:32
Honouring Australian religious composers, Kevin Bates, SM, Michael Herry FMS, James Maher MSC.
Honouring Australian religious composers, Kevin Bates, SM, Michael Herry FMS, James Maher MSC. This is the notification for the Mystery & Mission: The Art of Liturgical Celebration, a National Liturgy & Music Conference held in Brisbane at the end of September. Willow Publishing & One License Present Dear Friends,…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 19:17
Photos from St Mary’s Towers, Douglas Park
Photos from St Mary’s Towers, Douglas Park PP, Tru, celebrates a blessing of the animals outside the chapel, assisted by Long. Meanwhile, community leader, Dominic Gleeson, has continued his ministry of leading the Spiritual Exercises, 30-Day Retreat, this time with MSC students in Fiji, He writes: “The MSC Province of…
Monday, 09 October 2023 19:09
Paul Cashen MSC and Helen Armstrong OLSH, Sabbatical
Paul Cashen MSC and Helen Armstrong OLSH, Sabbatical Paul Cashen writes: On the 14th of August we began a four month Sabbatical called Ministry to Ministers in conjunction with the Oblate School of Theology in their spacious buildings and grounds. The Texas we remember from childhood involved cowboys and Indians,…
Sunday, 08 October 2023 19:27
Sr Anne Gardiner OLSH, 92, heads campaign to save Tiwi Islands church
Sr Anne Gardiner OLSH, 92, heads campaign to save Tiwi Islands church From Cathnews Sr Anne Gardiner OLSH has one wish while she’s still alive – to see the first church where she served on the Tiwi Islands, off the coast of Darwin, restored to its former glory. Source: ABC…
Saturday, 07 October 2023 08:01
Our Chapter moving towards the end
Our Chapter moving towards the end Seventeenth Day. 4th October by Javier Trapero On the 17th day of the Chapter, the General Team was formed. After several days of proposals, consultations, and conversations with different capitulants of the General Chapter, Abzalón presented to the assembly those whom he considered most…
Thursday, 05 October 2023 18:56
A Voice Letter from Wadeye
A Voice Letter from Wadeye We are holding over the Chevalier Family Justice theme till later for a pressing Australian First Friday issue. Leo Wearden has written this letter from Wadeye. He can be contacted: 0402 850 084 and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Dear MSC Confreres Yes to the Voice The MSCs…
Thursday, 05 October 2023 10:41
The new MSC Councillors
From Abzalon. Friends, we present to you the newly elected General Assistants who will compose the next General Team:● Chris Chaplin, MSC (Australian) from the Province of Australia;● Bernard Mongeau, MSC (Canadian) from the Province of the Dominican Republic;● Simon Lumpini, MSC (Congolese) from the Union of French-speaking Africa; and●…
Wednesday, 04 October 2023 19:43
Our Chapter Reports, Day 15, Day 16 – and some nostalgia
Our Chapter Reports, Day 15, Day 16 – and some nostalgia for those who have visited the General House. Fifteenth Day, 2nd October, a visit to Via Asmara Photos of the visit and lunch – and some memories of visiting the General House Drone-eye view of lunch in the courtyard…
Tuesday, 03 October 2023 22:47
Chapter audience with Pope Francis. And text of his address.
Chapter audience with Pope Francis. And text of his address. And a range of photos -with thanks to various sites and Facebook pages. And a note. The Vatican text in English says Laymen of the Chevalier Family – dear oh dear!! And it is their title now which says Missionaries…
Monday, 02 October 2023 22:14
Our Chapter Reports, 13th day, 14th day, Latin American perspectives.
Our Chapter Reports, 13th day, 14th day, Latin American perspectives. Thirteenth Day. 30th September by Javier Trapero “Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God” (1 John 4:7-16). This text was used for the Communal Wisdom Prayer in the morning. Ho Tombokan, as Host for the…
Sunday, 01 October 2023 23:05
Sudden sad news, RIP Robyn Reynolds OLSH
Sudden sad news, RIP Robyn Reynolds OLSH Peter Hendriks sent this sad update: I just received this very sad news from Sr Philippa Murphy. “It is with deep shock and sadness in my heart that I write you this letter to let you know that at 9.30am (Ireland time, 7.30pm…
Sunday, 01 October 2023 22:39
Laity of the Chevalier Family Australia National Gathering 2023
Laity of the Chevalier Family Australia National Gathering 2023 Kerrie Wehbe Last weekend, the Laity of the Chevalier Family (LCF) Australia had its annual gathering at St Mary's Towers, Douglas Park, with 31 people attending. The youngest was six months old, and the oldest was 88! It was great to…
Saturday, 30 September 2023 21:41
Our Chapter Reports, end of the second week
Our Chapter Reports, end of the second week We have already shared the news of Abzalon’s re-election as Superior General. These are the reports of the sessions. Ninth Day. 26th September by Javier Trapero The ninth day of the 26th MSC General Chapter was the first of the two-day process…
Friday, 29 September 2023 22:43
Two weeks to the Referendum, the Kew Community, MSC Melbourne Community
Two weeks to the Referendum, the Kew Community, MSC Melbourne Community At the poster at our letter box: the young and the old, Daniel Magadia, Paul Castley, Philip Malone, Vincent Pham, Peter Curry, Peter Malone. Hoa behind the camera. Supporting Yes. And, on the occasion of Paul Castley’s 88th birthday,…
Thursday, 28 September 2023 22:46
Ed Travers MSC - in Tasmania
Ed Travers MSC - in Tasmania And thanks to Kimi for alerting us to this article And Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Mangana
Thursday, 28 September 2023 07:52
Fr Abzalón Alvarado MSC Re-elected Superior General
Fr Abzalón Alvarado MSC Re-elected Superior General Thursday, 28 September 2023 From MSC Communications in Rome, Fr Abzalón Alvarado, MSC, has been elected as Superior General of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. The election took place at the General Chapter, which the congregation is holding in the city of…
Wednesday, 27 September 2023 22:30
Our Chapter Reports, End of the First Week – and Insights from our Laity
Our Chapter Reports, End of the First Week – and Insights from our Laity. Eighth Day. 25th September. by Javier Trapero Like in the Creation story, the seventh day (Sunday) was a day of rest. The formal chapter sessions continued on Monday with the Communal Wisdom Prayer led by Willy…
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 22:27
The Referendum and Voting yes.
The Referendum and Voting yes. Our 2023 Chapter voted in favour of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Support for the Yes vote, Leo Wearden and Wadeye Why I am voting Yes, Pat Walsh (who shared many years of his life with us, at Monivae, many decades supporting Timor…
Monday, 25 September 2023 22:31
Our Chapter Reports, 5th and 6th Days
Our Chapter Reports, Days 5 and 6 Sylvester Warwakai, PNG Provincial (who spent some time at Cuskelly House, Blackburn, and at YTU) Fifth Day. 22nd September, by Javier Trapero This day was dedicated to the memory of the Blessed MSC Martyrs of El Quiché. In the Communal Wisdom Prayer, the…
Sunday, 24 September 2023 22:36
Acknowledging John Graham MSC, 85
Acknowledging John Graham MSC, 85 Tomorrow, September 26th, John Graham will celebrate his 85th birthday. Here is an account by Priyo Susanto MSC written at John's Golden Jubilee of ordination. The main photos are from the visit of Peter Hendriks to Japah two weeks ago. Although he has always been…
Friday, 22 September 2023 22:43
Our Chapter Reports, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Days
Our Chapter Reports, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Days Alison McKenzie, General Secretary, Laity of the MSC, addresses the Chapter Second Day. 19th September. by Javier Trapero The day began with Communal Wisdom Prayer. Fr. Chris Chaplin, msc, read the Gospel from the on Emmaus (Luke 24:13-27), the same reading that…
Thursday, 21 September 2023 22:45
Our General Chapter, Reports
Our General Chapter, Reports The Chapter website is posting daily reports and extensive photos by Javier Traperoi. We will continue to post reports as they come to hand. We are on the lookout for our Australian delegates in action! First Day. 18th September by Javier Trapero The day began with…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 22:26
Grace and Gratitude – a new Spirituality book by Brian Gallagher MSC
Grace and Gratitude – a new Spirituality book by Brian Gallagher MSC Reflecting on the lyrics of several favourite pieces of music – including ‘What a Wonderful World’ (Louis Armstrong), ‘I dreamed a dream’ (Les Misérables), and Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Grace and Gratitude’ – Brian Gallagher discovers aspects of his…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 22:15
Our Chapter – opening Mass, and from Abzalon’s homily
Our Chapter – opening Mass, and from Abzalon’s homily Some pictures of the Mass – and if you look closely, you will find Stephen Hackett, John Mulrooney, Tim Brennan and, invited to the Chapter, Alison McKenzie. And Chris Chaplin with the General Councillors. From the Homily There is…
Monday, 18 September 2023 22:26
Last Week with MSC Japan, visit by Peter Hendriks
Last Week with MSC Japan, visit by Peter Hendriks Kenji, Brian, Carol, Peter We have three Australian MSC in Japan, Brian Taylor, Keith Humphries and John Graham. Peter Hendriks writes – and has sent these photos: Keith and Peter Peter and John A fifo to Japan last week allowed me…
Sunday, 17 September 2023 22:58
MSC General Chapter 2023
MSC General Chapter 2023 Opening, September 17th (Australian time, early hours of 18th. Logo SVD Nemi Building Entry Foyer Posters Meeting Room Space
Friday, 15 September 2023 22:57
Uncle Bob writes again from Vietnam – with photos
Uncle Bob writes again from Vietnam – with photos Dear Friends, Greetings from a wet and misty Saigon, My apologies for being slack in my correspondence this year…but it gave you a break! So I am once again ensconced in this vibrant city, living in my foreigner’s eyrie and surrounded…
Thursday, 14 September 2023 22:38
Jules Chevalier Bicentenary reminder, each 15th of the month. This time a letter from Pius XI for the Centenary.
Jules Chevalier Bicentenary reminder, each 15th of the month. This time a letter from Pius XI for the Centenary. A few days ago, we found in our archives a letter from Pope Pius XI, written almost 100 years ago, addressed to the congregation on the occasion of the 100th…
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 21:41
MSC Korea, visit of Ireneo MSC to Melbourne. Photos from Korea, Chris Chaplin MSC
MSC Korea, visit of Ireneo MSC to Melbourne. Photos from Korea, Chris Chaplin MSC Recently, Ireneo, who has many responsibilities in the Korean Province, formation, safeguarding, Provincial Council, visited Melbourne to meet with Khoi (they had met at the Rome Novitiate Directors’ meeting) and work on Formation issues. Ireneo noted…
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 22:11
John Franzmann MSC, two farewells after 40 years, Chevalier College
John Franzmann MSC, two farewells after 40 years, Chevalier College John Mulrooney writes: two farewells for John Franzmann. He is moving to Kensington as his health needs have become so great that he will need closer care than I am able to offer here at Chev. We had a wonderful…