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Sunday, 15 September 2024 23:17
Developments in the 3 MSC Brazilian Provinces
Developments in the 3 MSC Brazilian Provinces Sao Paolo Curitiba Rio
Saturday, 14 September 2024 09:51
Some Significant September Days for the Chevalier Family, 2024
Some Significant September Days for the Chevalier Family, 2024 Archbishop Andre Navarre MSC, PNG pioneer, has several mentions this month. Mother Marie Louise Hartzer appears quite a number of times this month, the death of her husband, memories of her two sons, her meeting with Jules Chevalier, her vows. An…
Thursday, 12 September 2024 22:32
Some post-script photos of Pope Francis’ visit to PNG
Some post-script photos of Pope Francis’ visit to PNG And a further PS. Frank Andersen MSC was contacted for copyright permission to sing The Fulness of God at the Papal Mass in Port Moresby.
Thursday, 12 September 2024 07:43
Short Biography of Fr. Michael I. Miller, MSC
Short Biography of Fr. Michael I. Miller, MSC, US Provincial I am Fr. Michael I. Miller, MSC, the newly elected Provincial of the MSC-USA Province. As of September 1, I begin this new ministry to serve the members of the province and other members of the Church. I professed religious…
Tuesday, 10 September 2024 22:22
Pope Francis in Timor Leste
Pope Francis in Timor Leste Leo Wearden MSC has traveled to Timor Leste for two weeks to celebrate a significant anniversary. He writes, “Friday 30th August is the 25th anniversary of the UN-sponsored vote for independence by the people of Timor Leste. I was fortunate enough to be there for…
Monday, 09 September 2024 22:26
Reg Pritchard MSC and memories of our Centenarians
Reg Pritchard MSC and memories of our Centenarians On Saturday September 7th, Reg Pritchard turned 99 – entering his 100th year. We thought that visitors might like to remember our centenarians: John Pye MSC, died at 102 John Ehlefeldt MSC, died at 102 Greg McCann Sr, died at 102 Con…
Sunday, 08 September 2024 19:24
Pope Francis in PNG – and some MSC connections
Pope Francis in PNG – and some MSC connections There is a great deal of media coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to Port Moresby and his side-trip to Vanimo. Photos from Vatican News. So, some MSC connection souvenirs. Cardinal John Ribat, the archbishop of Port Moresby and the…
Friday, 06 September 2024 22:29
Pope Francis in Indonesia – and some MSC Connections.
Pope Francis in Indonesia – and some MSC Connections. Below is the text from this poster noting the music connections with the Papal Mass. Missionaries from our Dutch Province were the first in Indonesia, especially after World War II. For many years now, the Indonesian Province has been, and still…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:25
Chevalier Family Justice Mission, Laudato Si – First Friday The monthly poster, intention, prayer and action. And endorsements from Pope Francis.
Chevalier Family Justice Mission, Laudato Si – First Friday The monthly poster, intention, prayer and action. And endorsements from Pope Francis.
Wednesday, 04 September 2024 22:35
Alison McKenzie writes from the Heart of Life Centre
Alison McKenzie writes from the Heart of Life Centre The final day of the course on Ecology and Sprituality led b Peter Hay. An experiential touch. Here is a group photo from the Council of All Beings that was held today. The experience is designed for the participants to embody…
Tuesday, 03 September 2024 22:43
South Sudan’s Australian ‘angel’ served the poorest of the poor, Moira Lynch OLSH
South Sudan’s Australian ‘angel’ served the poorest of the poor, Moira Lynch OLSH Sr Moira Lynch FDNSC, who in her 70s left Sydney to serve the poorest of the poor in war-torn southern Sudan, has been recognised in her regional hometown’s walk of fame. Source: The Catholic Weekly. Sr Moira Lynch’s…
Monday, 02 September 2024 22:25
2024 MSC Mission Alive in South Sudan, acknowledging MSC and OLSH missionaries
2024 MSC Mission Alive in South Sudan, acknowledging MSC and OLSH missionaries Continuing the work of Alan Neville MSC, Irish Province, in South Sudan A New AcademicYear It’s all go as usual in the Catholic University of South Sudan, Rumbek Campus. As we are approaching the end of one…
Sunday, 01 September 2024 22:25
Randwick parish, a Farewell and a Welcome
Randwick parish, a Farewell and a Welcome Farewell to Thang Nhu We will miss Thang Nhu, who left Sydney on July 20th, 2024, to return to Vietnam. Thang was the first of our MSC brothers to minister in Australia. He arrived in 2017 and attended the Siloam programme at Heart…
Saturday, 31 August 2024 17:41
150 years celebrations, Kensington, Bentleigh, Pacific Islands
150 years celebrations, Kensington, Bentleigh, Pacific Islands - and if you would like to see more (many more) photos of these celebations, visit the Facebook pages of the MSC Vocations - Australian Province, the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and the Province of the Pacific Islands…
Thursday, 29 August 2024 23:14
Today, August 30th, 150 years, Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Today, August 30th, 150 years, Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Below, the statement of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart - and an international photo celebration Kiribati We, the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, are an international, apostolic religious institute of…
Wednesday, 28 August 2024 22:05
Sylvester Warwakai MSC anticipating Pope Francis’ visit to PNG, September 6th-9th
Sylvester Warwakai MSC anticipating Pope Francis’ visit to PNG, September 6th-9th Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in PNG provide education and health services to remote communities from L’Osservatore Romano. Superior General Abzalon was also interviewed about MSC and PNG can be found on our site, July 12th 2024.…
Tuesday, 27 August 2024 21:59
The 150th Celebration week. Marie Louise Hartzer’s birthday.
The 150th Celebration week. Marie Louise Hartzer’s birthday. Today we celebrate the 187th Birthday of our First Congregational Leader- Mother Marie Louise Hartzer FDNSC, born in France on this day in 1837. Our newly commissioned bust of her was unveiled on Sunday at Hartzer Park Conference and Retreat Centre. Photos…
Monday, 26 August 2024 22:04
Growing towards the MSC future, The Philippines
Growing towards the MSC future, The Philippines August 1, 2024, Malolos City, Philippines, four young men were invested with the religious habit of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSC). The new novices are the following: Nov. Onin Atanante Nov. Jerald Bryan Alquizar Nov. Rico Olores Nov. Ryan…
Sunday, 25 August 2024 22:35
!50th Celebration week, OLSH Assembly at Hartzer Park.
!50th Celebration week, OLSH Assembly at Hartzer Park. Assembly Celebrations, community, prayer, work and discussions and some familiar faces
Friday, 23 August 2024 22:27
Professions in Vietnam, Feast of the Assumption, 21st Anniversary of the Foundation.
Professions in Vietnam, Feast of the Assumption, 21st Anniversary of the Foundation. The text available was in Vietnamese and we used the Translation icon. Not the best so a lot of editing (and the hope that the translation rendered Vietnamese names correctly) Together in the joy of the celebration of…
Thursday, 22 August 2024 21:57
Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 150 years, Catholic Diocese of Darwin
Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 150 years, Catholic Diocese of Darwin. This coming week is preparation for the celebration of OLSH 150 years. A taster in anticipation – the diocese of Darwin celebrated earlier in August. Bishop Charles Gauci of Darwin: Today, we are thankful…
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 21:50
Some recent Province photos
Some recent Province photos Steve Dives sent this photo of Len Helm celebrating his 93rd birthday this week with the Douglas Park community (with Peter Curry). Alison McKenzie, Interim Director of Heart of Life, joins the Melbourne community for its monthly meeting. Dominic Gleeson in Fiji for the 30-Day retreat…
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 22:17
Acknowledging Kevin Ehlefeldt MSC, 95
Acknowledging Kevin Ehlefeldt MSC, 95 Kevin turns 95, August 21st. Kevin made his profession as an MSC brother on February 26th, 1948 – which means almost 30 years serving as a brother and several apostolates. In the early years, he was at Chevalier College as well as Sacred Heart Monastery,…
Monday, 19 August 2024 22:18
Brian Gallagher visit to the new Heart of Life Centre, Croydon.
Brian Gallagher visit to the new Heart of Life Centre, Croydon. When the Centre was blessed on the Feast of the Sacred Heart, it was a disappointment that Brian was unable to be there after his time in hospital. Heart of Life now has a permanent home, beautifully renovated interior.…
Sunday, 18 August 2024 22:04
William Brennan: From Downlands Student to Priest
William Brennan: From Downlands Student to Priest William Brennan (2016), a significant milestone in his life - his presbyteral ordination in Townsville in June 2024. Ahead of his ordination, we reached out to William to find out more about his journey from Downlands Student to Priest. Here is what he…
Friday, 16 August 2024 22:01
Australian Province, 1 January – 30 June 2024, Analecta record
Australian Province, 1 January – 30 June 2024, Analecta record And a welcome to our new contributor, John Walker MSC Ordinations: The first ordination of an MSC, Thanh Vu Nguyen, in the Archdiocese of Sai Gon in Ho Chi Minh City, occurred on 29 January 2024. Thanh was ordained…
Thursday, 15 August 2024 22:44
Current News… Succession.
Current News… Succession. Succession. A word now well-known through the popular television series. But, succession in the context of our website? Instead of third person, I am writing now in the first person as Peter Malone, personalising these reflections, with some photo-realism of where Current News is posted!! August 17th…
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 22:18
Acknowledging John O’Connor MSC, 80
Acknowledging John O’Connor MSC, 80 August 15th sees the 80th birthday for John O’Connor, from Sydney, first profession, February 26th 1963, studies at Canberra and Croydon, ordained, May 9th, 1970. John worked in secondary schools, an itinerant retreat team to MSC schools across Australia, hospital chaplaincy, remote indigenous communities, parishes…
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 22:34
Alison McKenzie, interim director Heart of Life Centre
Alison McKenzie, interim director Heart of Life Centre We have posted photos of the ceremony of farewelling Claire Shearman as Heart of Life Director and the welcoming of interim Director, Alison McKenzie. Here is something of Alison's story Alison has joined the Heart of Life team as Director until…
Monday, 12 August 2024 21:25
For our visitors interested in Wurrumiyanga- Bathurst Island Tiwi Islanders embrace filming of TV series in historical church
For our visitors interested in Wurrumiyanga- Bathurst Island Tiwi Islanders embrace filming of TV series in historical church The historical church on Wurrumiyanga – Bathurst Island – which featured in the popular movie, ‘Top End Wedding’ is set to star in a new follow-up television series, further cementing its reputation…
