Monday, 23 February 2026 11:23

Welcoming Arun MSC to Melbourne - from India via Japan

Welcoming Arun MSC to Melbourne - from India via Japan

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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 year.

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As Pope Francis reminds us in The Joy of the Gospel, the Gospel is not a treasure to be hidden away for ourselves alone, but a gift to be shared and lived. From July 1, 2018 appointed in the Catholic Fukui Church as the Assistant Parish Priest and 2022 November 1 to 2026 January 18 as the Parish Priest of Catholic Tsuruga Church. Na­goya Diocese, Japan.

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Currently, the MSC Japan community consists of 14 members representing a diverse range of nationalities.

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At the encouragement of the MSC Japan community, I have enrolled in the Siloam Program at the Heart of Life Centre in Croydon, VIC3136, Melbourne, Australia. This opportunity allows me to undertake my studies from 2 February 2026 to 18 November 2026." Fortunately, Heart of Life is run by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) Australian Province.

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And 2026 in the Melbourne community

In the Heart of Life

Arun John Kumar Avvari

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