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Friday, 27 March 2026 09:12
MSC Sisters Foundation Anniversary, 126 years
MSC Sisters Foundation Anniversary, 126 years The Sisters in Melbourne gathered for an Anniversary Eucharistic celebration at their centre in Deepdene with Peter Malone. Fr. Linckens founded the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1900. He gave them the spirit of his own…
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 09:29
Chung Minh Tran MSC, Chaplain, Downlands College
Chung Minh Tran MSC, Chaplain, Downlands College Chung has taken up his position as chaplain at Downlands College. He was ordained in 2022 and came to Australian for the Siloam Spiritual Direction program at the Heart of Life Centre. In recent years he has been at St John’s Kippax, ACT.…
Monday, 23 March 2026 09:55
Some Significant Australia/ Pacific March Days for the Chevalier Family,
Some Significant Australia/ Pacific March Days for the Chevalier Family, 1 March, 1968 Opening of St Pauls National Seminary for Late Vocations at Kensington, Australia. 1 March, 1976 Archbishop Virgil Copas resigns as Apostolic Administrator Bereina, PNG, and Bishop Louis Vangeke is transferred to the see. 1 March, 1985…
Saturday, 21 March 2026 09:35
A Farewell at Cuskelly House
A Farewell at Cuskelly House This week saw Paul Cashen at Blackburn for a three day session of pastoral ongoing formation for Trieu Nguyen, Daniel Magadia and Hoa Tran. And, on Thursday evening members of the Melbourne community gathered for a farewell meal for Trieu and Daniel. They joined the…
Thursday, 19 March 2026 09:51
Feast of St Joseph. MSC/ Chevalier Family Spirituality
Feast of St Joseph. MSC/ Chevalier Family Spirituality Jules Chevalier had a strong devotion to St Joseph. The spiritual tradition of the Church hails Joseph as ‘the wise and just man’, wise in the Old Testament tradition of the father who instructs his son, just in the tradition of his…
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 09:42
Remembering Henri Chetail MSC and now the Chetail Centre
Remembering Henri Chetail MSC and now the Chetail Centre March 15th is the anniversary of Henri Chetail, who came from France, served in Botany parish, was Bursar at Kensington Monastery and then went as an MSC pioneer to Tasmania where he died and is buried. And now he is remembered…
Sunday, 15 March 2026 08:17
The Servant of God, Jules Chevalier
The Servant of God, Jules Chevalier Communication from the MSC General Postulator – Fr Fernando Clemente Santos, MSC Today, 13 March 2026, we are pleased to share an important step forward in the cause of the Servant of God Fr Jules Chevalier, our founder. We have received confirmation that…
Thursday, 12 March 2026 21:02
MSC Media/Communications International, Javier Trapero
MSC Media/Communications International, Javier Trapero Javier wrote the media communiques for the last General Chapter. He is also Javier is a Partner in Mission for the Chevalier Family, working professionally for the MSC in communications. He has accepted the invitation of the International Council to join us and participate in…
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 22:47
Requiem Mass, Kensington, Funeral, St Mary’s Towers, Paul Bowen MSC
Requiem Mass, Kensington, Funeral, St Mary’s Towers, Paul Bowen MSC amil The sharing of memories for Paul Bowen took place in the Monastery chapel. Several MSCs shared their memories of Paul. One of Paul’s nieces attended with other family members. She also spoke to Paul's nurturing and caring side, which…
Monday, 09 March 2026 22:02
Shane Carr MSC chaplain at Monivae College.
Shane Carr MSC chaplain at Monivae College. From the Monivae College Facebook Page. WELCOME FATHER SHANE // This year we are excited to welcome Father Shane Carr msc, to the Monivae community. Originally from Melbourne, Father Shane has spent the last 20 years interstate, primarily working in education as a…
Saturday, 07 March 2026 23:01
MSC acknowledging International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2026
MSC acknowledging International Women’s Day, March 8th, 2026 Providentially, today’s Gospel is an affirming story, Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. His disciples are amazed that he would be engaged in conversation with a foreigner, Samaritan, a woman with something of an unsavoury reputation. It is one of…
Friday, 06 March 2026 17:12
The Chevalier Family, Justice and Peace, First Friday, March 2026.
The Chevalier Family, Justice and Peace, First Friday, March 2026. From the Laity of the Chevalier Family, Australia We join the International Chevalier Family in the First Friday Intention for and in the Prayer for World Peace. Building peace is not just about ending conflict; it begins when we align…
Wednesday, 04 March 2026 18:40
Chevalier College Celebrating 80 years of heart-centered education
Chevalier College Celebrating 80 years of heart-centered education Today marks exactly 80 years since Fr Harry Reid, MSC, welcomed the very first students to Chevalier College. It began in 1946 with 22 boarders, joined the following day by 18 day students. From those first 40 students to the vibrant community…
Monday, 02 March 2026 16:50
RIP. Paul Bowen MSC
RIP. Paul Bowen MSC We received the sad news this morning that Br. Paul Bowen MSC, died at 1 am at Prince of Wales Hospital (POW), Randwick, NSW. Paul was admitted to POW about a week ago with respiratory issues and fluid retention. In his week at POW, among his…
Sunday, 01 March 2026 18:29
Acknowledging Michael Sims MSC, 90
Acknowledging Michael Sims MSC, 90 Michael lives at the Little Sisters of the Poor, Northcote, for many years their chaplain – but still very active with the sisters and residents. Michael wanted a small celebration, so Dominic Gleeson, Victoria community leader, Peter Hendriks, Director, Heart of Life, Hoa Tran, to…
Friday, 27 February 2026 09:12
Birthday wishes for Jim Littleton MSC, 96 today
Birthday wishes for Jim Littleton MSC, 96 today Jim is our senior member of the Province, in age, 96, and in profession – yesterday he was 78 years professed. We remember Jim’s service to the Province, ordained in 1955, decades in MSC Education, Principal in three of our colleges, Provincial…
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 12:48
February 26th, Profession memories.
February 26th, Profession memories. In the good old days, from 1965 back, February 26th was the Profession Day for those confreres involved these days in Senior Living. Amongst those remembering/celebrating are Albert Chan and Paul Brennan, 70 years anniversary. But, in February 1966, the Profession date was changed to the…
Monday, 23 February 2026 11:23
Welcoming Arun MSC to Melbourne - from India via Japan
Welcoming Arun MSC to Melbourne - from India via Japan The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) live by the motto: “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be loved everywhere.” I, Fr. Avvari Arun John Kumar, was ordained on June 29, 2015, in India and arrived in Japan that same…
Saturday, 21 February 2026 10:17
Bang MSC, Ash Wednesday, Auckland Diocese
Bang MSC, Ash Wednesday, Auckland Diocese With thanks to Kenji for this news from the Diocese of Auckland website. It was a beautiful feeling last night, on Ash Wednesday, to join Fr Bang MSC,, and the Rawene and Pakanae parishioners - for a Mass at St Charles Borromeo Church in…
Thursday, 19 February 2026 12:28
MSC Life, Latin America
MSC Life, Latin America MSC - RIO is at Paróquia Nossa Senhora de Fátima - Taquaral. · This Sunday, by the grace of God, another fruitful project of love and mission in a new portion of God's people began. This time, the mission opens in the city of Goiaania…
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 11:37
Douglas Park MSC Gathering, February 2026.
Douglas Park MSC Gathering, February 2026. Last week a group of younger MSC came to St Mary’s Towers for an Ongoing Formation Gathering with Phil Hicks MSC. Photos thanks to Trieu Nguyen MSC and thanks for this personal reflection by Hoa Tran MSC. “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there…
Sunday, 15 February 2026 08:26
Carroll Martin MSC, Welcome to Randwick
Carroll Martin MSC, Welcome to Randwick From the parish Facebook page, Introducing Fr Carroll Martin MSC! Fr Carroll has been with us since November and is already a much loved presence in our Parish community. Find out more about Fr Carroll’s life and ministry on our website (extract included…
Thursday, 12 February 2026 11:21
Meanwhile in the MSC and OLSH Pacific
Meanwhile in the MSC and OLSH Pacific Induction Ceremony of New Pre-Novices We are grateful to welcome seven new pre-novices to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. Their arrival is a blessing to our Provincial family as they begin their journey of discernment and formation. Adrea Tubailagi Jay Filipo Vitolio…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 09:33
Congratulations to Trieu MSC and Hoa MSC
Congratulations to Trieu MSC and Hoa MSC Trieu, at Royal Melbourne Hospital, and Hoa, at St Vincent’s, completed a full time CPE, Clinical Pastoral Education program – each being the MC for their respective Graduation ceremonies. For Trieu, it completed his years of study at Blackburn and he now moves…
Sunday, 08 February 2026 08:43
Chevalier College, 80 years…
Chevalier College, 80 years… At our opening school mass we began the celebrations of the 80 Years since Chevalier College began in the Southern Highlands of NSW. The Year 12 students choose a theme for the year during their leadership training program. This year they chose: “Open the Door to…
Friday, 06 February 2026 09:46
Chevalier Family, Justice and Peace, First Friday, February 2026, Faces of Poverty
Chevalier Family, Justice and Peace, First Friday, February 2026, Faces of Poverty
Thursday, 05 February 2026 09:27
Eulogy: Sister Valerie Donavan, FDNSC (15.09.1924 – 11.01.2026)
Eulogy: Sister Valerie Donavan, FDNSC (15.09.1924 – 11.01.2026) Another tribute to one of our OLSH Sisters May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Everywhere Loved! “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to make music to my God all my days.” (Psalm 92:1, adapted) These words adapted from…
Wednesday, 04 February 2026 09:29
Eulogy: Sr Margaret Reis FDNSC (11.07.1933 – 26.12.2025)
Eulogy: Sr Margaret Reis FDNSC (11.07.1933 – 26.12.2025) A belated post and tribute. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Everywhere Loved! “She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks… She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.”…
Monday, 02 February 2026 10:06
Acknowledging Steve Dives MSC, 80
Acknowledging Steve Dives MSC, 80 Steve Dives MSC celebrates his 80th birthday today. He made his first profession on January 12th 1874 and was ordained, after studies at St Paul’s National Seminary, on August 13th 1977. A return visit to Fiji for the episcopal ordination of Simon Mani MSC. His…
Saturday, 31 January 2026 09:27
MSC Irish Province – Missions Office, 60 years
MSC Irish Province – Missions Office, 60 years This year, we’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of our MSC Missions Office on the Western Road, Cork. What better way to mark the occasion than by digging through the archives, and sharing stories? Vocations promotion, 40 years ago Mission commitment…
