tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584795491045711792024-03-18T20:18:10.606-07:00Sean O'GuibhneSéan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-74145053732533699832017-02-15T05:17:00.000-08:002017-02-18T01:20:31.439-08:00An Irish Jesuit missionary project coming to a fruitful end and continuity in Hong Kong<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It is quite amazing that a small island and Jesuit Province like Ireland sent 106 Irish Jesuit missionaries to Hong Kong.<br />
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They arrived here in 1926. 6 still live in Hong Kong and ranging from the ages of 79 to 104. In December they celebrated 90 years in Hong Kong. The most obvious legacy of the Irish Jesuits in Hong Kong is the impact they have had in education with two established colleges of Wah Yan Kowloon and Hong Kong. They have formed and still form many of the leaders of Hong Kong society and the devotion of the Alumni to their former Jesuit teachers is renowned.<br />
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What is less known of the Irish Jesuits' contribution is in the area of spirituality and social outreach. St. Francis Xavier Spirituality Centre in Cheung Chau continues to share the spiritual riches of Ignatian spirituality with many people from the different islands and also with mainland China. Fr. Sean O Cearbhallain, the CLC Assistant for Hong Kong continues his great work. Fr.James Hurley and many others worked with the marginalised and poor of Hong Kong and their friendship with the poor was outstanding and a real witness to the Gospel.<br />
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Now is a time for giving gratitude for the past and support a future that will be sustained by young Chinese Jesuits. What the Irish Province can continue to do is to offer a partnership of support to the young men from the Province and to build on the past and create a new future for the Society of Jesus and for the people of the China Province. The Irish Jesuit missionary project comes to an end while continuity and new beginnings is in the hands of the Jesuits from the Chinese soil. It is a time for giving thanks. <br />
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Hong Kong is an architectural and engineering feat of populating such a small space with over 7 million people. It measures half the total area of Co,. Cork. They build up since they cannot build out and the apartments look like shoe boxes.<br />
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Fr. Joe Mallin SJ the oldest Jesuit in Kong Kong and his Companion Fr. John Russell have been in Hong Kong for over 60 years. He is pictured with the accolade and insignia as a free man of Dublin city which was presented to him by the Lord Mayor of Dublin last year in Hong Kong.<br />
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Frs. Joe Mallin and John Russell of the Kowloon Jesuit Community.</div>
Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-80520188415151025562017-02-09T10:52:00.001-08:002017-02-09T10:52:47.631-08:00Going to the Far East-retracing the steps of many Irish Jesuits.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Going to the Far East was an expression used by many missionaries in the past to mean they were going to China and South East Asia. It is indeed still far away-over 14 hour flying time from Dublin to Hong Kong. When the first Irish Jesuits went out in 1925 it took over a month to journey by boat.<br />
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Over 125 Irish Jesuits have gone to the Far East and a few remain. 6 Irish Jesuits live in Hong Kong, 2 in Japan, 1 in Singapore and one in Cambodia. It is indeed an interesting journey to visit them in Hong Kong, Cambodia and Singapore.</div>
Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-20761375142516810362016-11-14T11:15:00.003-08:002016-11-14T11:15:59.796-08:00On the way home..looking back and leaving Rome at the end of GC36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Rome is emptying out of Jesuits from GC36 and they are moving back to home. People this morning left for Dublin, Hong Kong, Sydney and the South Asians and Latin Americans and Africans are on their way home during the week.<br />
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There is a quiet satisfaction that things have gone well. A new General was elected, a mission decree written and a number of other decrees around governance were completed. A new post of discernment and apostolic plan was set up in the Curia in Rome to assist the General to follow up on plans.<br />
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Arranging a meeting of the Congregation at Assistancy level a year in advance had advantages and disadvantages. Th meeting a year ahead got people in the mood of preparation, enabled people to meet one another and it also formed commissions to write relevant documents. The disadvantage is that the Congregation in reality in the aula began with addressing documents rather than enabling people to really connect with me another, listen to one another and deal with live hot issues. So process was a key lesson from this Congregation. It is really important from the very beginning that people connect with me another before they connect with documents. Secondly, that people in charge of process should have real expertise in process and group dynamics. It is not sufficient to to appoint representatives from each assistancy for the sake of representation. The Jesuits should perhaps do what most other congregations do is to bring someone neutral, professionally skilled and formed to facilitate the sessions. It could be much more effective in terms of dealing issues and time saving.<br />
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The positive experience of making this a paperless congregation through the use of tablets needs to be underlined. It was an experiment that really worked and congratulations to all the backup technical experts who did such a great job.<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-4939310747120012172016-11-12T15:25:00.001-08:002016-11-12T15:25:47.107-08:00Finished on the 41st day of GC36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Congregation closed today on the 41st day. It was an experience of great companionship- being friends of the Lord from across the oceans, the continents and seas. It was indeed a celebration of our diversity and richness in the one mission in bringing consolation, justice and peace to a divided world. It is also a historic occasion. There are only 36 such Congregations since the foundation of the Society of Jesus. One felt that one was a part of history making.<br />
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Perhaps the greatest gift the Jesuits can bring- underlined by many including Pope Francis- is the gift of discernment - look at the world as God looks at it and make decisions out of that God space by listening and with a real sensitivity to how the Spirit of God is moving within and without.<br />
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The hospitality of the Roman communities was fantastic in accommodating over 200 Jesuits. The weather overall was good and the Italian peoples' warmth, good food and good wine made such a difference.<br />
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After the Mass in St Ignatius Church the members of the Congregation went to the Gregorian community for snacks and a drink to celebrate the birthday of the new General who shares a birthday with his 90 year old mother. It was a time for saying goodbyes to our companions from different corners of the globe.<br />
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If there are no further contributions or amendments to decrees before 12 midnight tonight GC36 will finish tomorrow with a closing Mass at 4pm. <br />
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The aula passed a decree in the form of a letter of solidarity with Jesuits working in war zones. It was a decree that touched the hearts of all the members.<br />
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A recommendation was forwarded by the aula to Fr.General to continue to strengthen protocols and<br />
ongoing formation on child safe guarding and protection of minors since our faith that does justice demands that and our credibility in living and building a reconciled world <br />
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In the afternoon reviews according to conferences took place and further reflection of the experience will take place tomorrow.<br />
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It indeed has been a powerful experience for all and especially for those who attended congregation for the first time. The highlights were obviously the election of a General from Latin America, the visit and speech of Pope Francis and the passing of mission and life decree. Now the real work begins in implementing the decrees that have been passed.<br />
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I thought it would never see the light of day but it emerged after 6 drafts and over 100 amendments a decree on Life and Mission- reconciliation and justice. it is not a perfect document but it has travelled a long road with much discussion and debate and one can go home happy now that the Congregation has elected a General and produced a document on life and mission.<br />
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A great discussion also took place on a letter of solidarity and support to Jesuits working in war zones. This letter touched the hearts of everyone and Jesuits who work and give their lives on the frontiers of war are indeed men of the Magis.<br />
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Good discussions continued on the implementation of safeguarding protocols of minors and cultural variances and sensibilities were touched on and it was a real learning experience. Writing protocols is easy but implementing them in varying circumstances of work from refugee camps to schools in different political, social and cultural contexts is always a challenge. But the credibility of all justice work will be tested by how minors and the vulnerable are protected and feel safe in all the works of the Society of Jesus.<br />
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Amendments were made to the 'governance in the service of mission document' and there was tense after today that the Congregations's work is coming to an end perhaps this week-end? Then it<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-56358263585639422862016-11-09T14:14:00.001-08:002016-11-09T14:14:48.700-08:00A few days remaining -day 38 of GC 36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Congregation strives to finish by Saturday next and this could be possible. The amendments to the life and mission decree were on the floor of the aula today and will continue to be processed tomorrow.<br />
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The most outstanding discussion and life giving sharing today was the planned letter of solidarity to Jesuits and collaborators working in war zones. A number of Jesuits have died, some have been kidnapped and many of our lay partners struggle on the frontiers of war to bring consolation to people in conflict. The grace of accompaniment people in war is mutual. The Society is blessed by the fortitude, endurance, courage, resilience of innocent people living war. They witness to hope where there seems to be little hope and offer forgiveness in such unforgiving circumstances. Being friends of the losers in conflict show us how to be human and christian. Breaking bread with the suffering is a blessing to the Society and evangelises us. We need to encourage one another by our prayer and solidarity in friendship and service.<br />
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Fr. Rupnik's beautiful frescoe expresses the mutual sharing of Christ with one another as we accompany people in distress and conflict in war zones today.<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-74378566939967994282016-11-08T13:00:00.000-08:002016-11-08T13:00:40.131-08:00On the home straight - Day 37 of GC36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
One gets a sense one is on the last la in this Congregation. Issues concerning the formula of a General and Provincial Congregation were discussed and referred to a revision committee and to Fr. General. A new draft of the 'renewed governance for a renewed mission' was presented and awaits further comments.<br />
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A wonderful informal lunch time discussion took place on the Church in the Far East. The most profound presentation and sharing in mixed groups took place around child safeguarding. It was both sad and painful and hopeful all at the same time. It is essential that the preferential option for the poor must explicitly mention children who are the most vulnerable in many contexts, cultures and places today. Our work and living environments must guarantee always a safe place for the most powerless in our society whether one works in a refugee camp or a school. The faith that does justice, promoting human rights of children and the upholding of the dignity of the most vulnerable must be the hallmark of every Jesuit work where ever in the world there are Jesuits.<br />
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There was a call that much learning cross culturally can take place by exchanging experiences, protocols, good practice and transparent principles of child safeguarding. It was a grace filled conversation in the mixed cross cultural small group sharing. All were resolved to learn from the sufferings of children and those who have experienced abuse in our world so that that no child can ever experience abuse in the works of the Society of Jesus.<br />
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If one watches and listens to the prayer sessions each morning which are mainstreamed from the aula you will notice the increased amount of coughing and sniffling taking place. Colds and viruses are moving round. It is getting colder in Rome and the temperatures have dropped and it rained today and got dark early.<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-91382360236206979742016-11-07T12:17:00.004-08:002016-11-07T12:17:56.533-08:00Moving on Day 36 GC 36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Imagine the 6th week has begun of GC36 and given the process began over one year ago it has not shortened the time together. Fr. General began the day by cautioning on rushing and emphasised that it is the Congregation itself and not him alone who decides when the Congregation ends. Many planned a six week Congregation but it may go longer. So, tickets may need to be changed.<br />
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A number of Provincials were announced from Russia, Lithuania, Germany and Ireland and Leonard Moloney from Limerick was appointed Provincial of Ireland. About half of the newly appointed Provincials are in the aula but the other half await a phone call at home from Rome.<br />
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The mission and life document came back for discussion and prayerful consideration. It is now entitled 'Servants of the Joy of the Gospel'. It still needs revision and amendments and quite a lot of work on the 5th draft. It is quite remarkable how there is much struggle with this document. It is indicative of the process but also of the complex matter being handled. The Society struggles with others to live a faith that does justice in a fast moving and complex world. Answers are not easy and Pope Francis does give us some light in his own simple way of writing and speaking. Speaking to the leaders of the popular movements from 65 countries last Saturday he called social activists "social poets" in dealing with the challenges of caring for mother earth, building justice and peace and putting the person in the centre of all economic models. He has a way of talking about things of profound importance in ways that can be understood by the man/woman on the street. I hope the Congregation can do the same and not engage as one delegate mentioned in 'spiritual intoxication'.<br />
The patience and flexibility of Simeon in the temple awaiting baby Jesus is needed at this time. This is a beautiful frescoe done by Fr. MI Rupnik SJ in the infirmary chapel on the second floor of the infirmary chapel in the Canisio community in Rome.<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-64856919293261477612016-11-06T12:30:00.001-08:002016-11-06T12:30:47.427-08:00Thunderstorms in Rome on Day 35 of GC36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The weather has been gentle and kind for most days during GC36. The average temperature was 21. We did however, have two earthquakes in North of Rome and 4 tremors felt in Rome. This afternoon there was a real thunderstorm with thunder and lightning. The outside Mass in St. Peter's Square was moved inside on Prisoner Sunday.<br />
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As we enter the sixth week of the Congregation the reading of today was the fifth draft of the Mission and Life Decree. It is a shorter draft and it will be the subject of our discussions during the week. Many Companions advised before the Congregation to please not write more documents. There are sufficient already and many are not being implemented they say. However, it is difficult to be present at a 6 week meeting of 215 people from all over the world and not to produce something on mission today. It will be interesting to see what will emerge at the end of the week. Many think this may be our last week in session but we will have to wait and see.<br />
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It will be an interesting week with a possible end to the Congregation and the American people go to the polls on Tuesday. However, what remains the same in many of our countries is that many of our brothers and sisters still live on the streets in winter time. This evening as one wanders around St. Peter's Square people continue to sleep in doorways and under the pillars of St. Peter's Square in spite of the thunderstorms. Some good samaritans come along and give them some soup to keep out the cold.<br />
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The homeless continue to sleep out on a wet November evening in St. Peter's square and are helped by good Samaritans</div>
Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-54396708500177346102016-11-05T14:43:00.000-07:002016-11-05T14:43:01.170-07:00A rock star Pope Francis- Day 34 of GC36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Saturday morning session of GC 36 dealt with amendments to the formula of the Institute and the running of a Congregation. It also dealt with some issues of governance for the Italian Roman houses where there are over 300 Jesuits.<br />
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People were happy to finish early after a heavy week and get a break for the weekend. Some the members went to the meeting of the world gathering of representatives of popular movements. Over 92 movements were represented from 65 countries and at 5pm they were addressed by Pope Francis in the Aula Paolo V1. There were over 4,000 people present. The themes of this year's meeting were the 3 Ls-labour, lodging and land.<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-12946630346256284032016-11-04T14:42:00.000-07:002016-11-04T14:42:56.765-07:00The General has a complete team now on day 33 of GC36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today was voting day at the assembly for the Asssistants ad Providentiam and for the Admonitor of Fr. General. These Assistants of Care look after the well being of the General, from his health to exercise, diet, work timetable and ultimately if they deem the man is not fit to carry out the work they can inform the Society and call a General Congregation. The Admonitor role is a kind of life and spiritual coach and advisor. Usually these men are selected from the already appointed Assistantsand Delegates and Counsellors. The four elected come from different Assistantcies. They are Fratern Massawe from Africa, Vernon D'Cunha from India, John Dardis from Ireland and Doug W. Marcouiller from USA. Doug was elected as the Admonitor as well. The full team of the new Fr. General is now ready for action and this completes the internal work for the most part of the congregation. What remains outstanding is the Mission and Life document which is still with the redactors. It is on its fifth draft and this is the document people look forward to discussing in the coming days.<br />
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The cold is beginning in Rome and there are surprisingly few tourists/pilgrims around these days. The homeless still sleep out under the Vatican pillars where they feel welcome and secure beside Pope Francis. It will become more difficult for them in the coming weeks as the winter moves in.<br />
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One of the many homeless who sleeps under the columns of St Peter's Square every night. They seem to feel secure and welcome around there and are not harassed by police. However, the cold is moving in and sleeping out will be a real challenge. The hostel opened by Pope Francis down the road for the homeless is full.<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-32481136412816222882016-11-03T14:37:00.002-07:002016-11-03T14:41:04.879-07:00Count down days on Day 32 of GC 36?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Conversations about checking or buying one's ticket home are common these days. People estimate that may be one week may complete everything. This could be very subjective since a certain amount of fatigue enters after so many days of concentrated meetings in the aula. However, objectively the major document/ decrees which need completion are the mission and life decree and a number of shorter ones.<br />
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This morning began with announcements of new Provincials of Venezuela and Ecuador, and the new secretary of the Society will be Antoine Kerhuel. Antoine was the former Assistant for Western Europe. The new appointments in Rome of the new General are somewhat a continuity with the old guard. 10 new Provincials will be announced over the next few days including one for Ireland.<br />
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The day continued with discussions around changes of the Formula concerning the running of a General Congregation including the role of non elected members in a Congregation and when the retired General should leave the Congregation. Many technical issues were discussed and these will be referred to a Judicial committee for continued study. In terms of evaluating the process of this Congregation it is notable how much time has been spent on judicial and governance issues and less time on mission and life issues. There is such a depth of experience in the aula of different mission contexts, it is sad the process so far has been unable to plumb the depth of this richness. However, at lunch time there was an informal meeting on Syria with Dany, the Provincial of the near East Province, Victor the former Provincial and with Fr. Jacques Mourad who was kidnapped by ISIS. Two Sisters who work in Syria were also present. It was a wonderful 'temoignage' of bravery, commitment and hope amidst a seeming hopeless situation<br />
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Fr. Nicola the former General has written two letters concerning the urgency of the Near East and asked the whole Society to respond to the crisis in Syria and surrounding countries. It was noted by Dany the Provincial of the NE Province how the christian population is fast disappearing. Only 300,000 christians are left in Iraq from a population of over 1.3 million. Christians in the Near East have been the agents of medical , social and educational services for the whole population -Muslim as well as Christians and everyone suffers with them because of their absence. Fr. Mourad was asked how was his time as a hostage and he related that it was kind of retreat for him. In response to a question about ISIS he responded that many ISIS members are forced recruits either out of poverty and alienation from the serial dictatorships in the countries they come from and very few Syrians are willing fighters for ISIS. Many other questions asked how we can respond in the West. Advocacy was spoken of, being a welcome presence to refugees who come to our countries and helping Syrians to network with one another in their country of refuge was another response to a question on how one can help. It was a moving encounter especially when one of the Sisters related that in her community in Syria, prayer sustained the people and especially, knowing that many people are praying for them around the world as they hear the bombs dropping in the distance.<br />
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Fr. Jacques Mourad was abducted by ISIS from the monastery of Mar Musa in Nebek, Syria and escaped after 5 months.<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-80638070913818279162016-11-02T13:53:00.003-07:002016-11-02T14:16:01.312-07:00Following up on decrees on day 31 of GC 36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After prayerful consideration yesterday of the mission and life document it was agreed that the text needs to be worked on with new pairs of eyes, hearts and minds. The changed team are working on an update of the proposed decree and it will as usual be brought back to the aula for consideration and voting.<br />
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A governance in the service of mission decree was also discussed and proposals made and this will be re- worked and brought back to the aula. A number of recommendations were also passed concerning procedures in relation to final vows and financial procedures in the Society. Issues around the Roman Houses were discussed and there are over 300 Jesuits living in these communities- a number much bigger than some Provinces.<br />
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Finally, a whole hearted discussion took place around child safe guarding, procedures, protocols and formation in line with the documents of the church and according to Fr. General's letter in 2015. This letter outlined the necessity of protocols, guidelines and systematic training in all works with minors and vulnerable adults. It mandated such protocols, procedures and programs of formation to be put in place in all Provinces of the Society of Jesus. It reinforced a faith that does justice, safeguarding human rights and promoting the dignity of each and all.<br />
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It was a full days work and while the end may be in sight there is still quite a lot to get done. Tomorrow there will be an informal meeting with the Jesuits from the Near East Province. The Jesuits from Syria and the NE Province will update the members on the happenings in Syria and the neighbouring countries. People really look forward to being updated on this ongoing tragedy. We keep the people of Syria in our thoughts and prayers.<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-82356663576792242382016-11-01T15:30:00.002-07:002016-11-02T13:38:24.829-07:00Spiritual conversation on the mission document -Day 30 of GC36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Jesuits love talking. They feel more at home with head talk rather than heart talk. After the 4th Draft of the mission document now entitled "Called to deepen our life and Mission"- servants of the joy of the gospel- the members were asked to go and pray over the document .<br />
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They then came together in mixed groups to share the fruit of their prayer through active listening and intentional speaking and no discussion. The second step is to share on how one was affected by what one heard and the third step was to notice and share on the spiritual movements in the sharing. Some described this conversation as the best and most honest conversation they had during the whole Congregation where one can share ones fragility, vulnerability and not knowing the way forward. These exchanges of the heart brought a lot of consolation to people even amidst desolation. This is what is called spiritual conversation. A conversation of the heart rather just mind talk.<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-2261647069246552152016-10-31T12:32:00.000-07:002016-10-31T12:32:51.420-07:00Things are moving on Day 29 of GC36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The day began with announcement by Fr. General of his Assistants and Delegates. The new Assistant of Western Europe is Fr. Victor Assouad who was born and ordained in Aleppo, Syria and is a member of the Near East Province which includes Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq and Jordan and is aligned to Western Europe for Jesuit Governance. A new post arising from the discussions in GC 36 is discernment and apostolic planning and Fr. John Dardis, Irish Province is the Delegate for this work. This new post pays attention to the fact that ongoing strategic planning is important, monitoring and evaluation of apostolic priorities is needed in a fast changing world. Leadership can become so preoccupied with day to day operations and fire fighting and emergencies so that planning ahead is postponed. Overall, there is a continuity with the old guard and a few new faces in the new guard in the General's appointments.<br />
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The first decree was passed this afternoon on changes in the circumstances of the resignation of a General. He is according to law elected for life but if he is deemed unable to carry out the mission he is elected for it now easier for him to move on. It is amazing how the issue of age has become an issue in the recent past in the Church. The prolonged illness of JP11 and the resignation of Pope Benedict and the most recent resignation of Adolfo Nicolas sensitises people to the fact that mission is a priority and that when a person is limited by his health he needs to have the option to step down for the common good.<br />
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A fourth draft of the life and mission document has appeared and tomorrow a prayerful consideration of this document will take place.<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-86409596359262075282016-10-30T09:58:00.001-07:002016-10-30T09:58:20.071-07:00Tremors continue on Day 28 of GC 36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This morning at 7.45am the bed and floor shook and trembled. Some people ran to the corridor I laid in my bed and it shook for at least one minute. Unlike the three tremors of some days ago one felt this one. People said the cars moved in the car park. It s an amazing sensation of being totally feeling out of control and waiting for the earth to swallow you up. But Sunday was a beautiful sunny day and a few of us went for a walk around the Villa Borghese. Families and children were out playing and enjoying the beautiful day. St Peter's Square was full and processions and bands played and people dressed up in beautiful costumes to celebrate their favourite saint. Religion in Rome is so full of theatre and drama and contains a healthy mixture of the real, surreal, theatrical, dramatic, populist, romantic and enjoyable- a wonderful mixture of the way life is or should be!<br />
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We enter our fifth week of GC36 and one asks when will we finish. Many estimate this will last another two weeks. Next week elections of the General's team takes places-they are called Assistants. The very important document on life and mission needs discussion, some juridical issues need attention and then perhaps freedom to move and move home. The weather has been great outside the encounters and discussions inside between members have been rich for the most part although process at times gets mixed up and time loss took place. To run a meeting for now 28 days is quite a task and to keep 215 men with so much to say disciplined in discussion and on the point is indeed a challenge. The journey continues......<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-64178271324801492322016-10-29T14:08:00.001-07:002016-10-29T14:08:49.791-07:00Call to renew our life and mission story - Day 27 of GC 36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Day 27 of GC 36 continued to receive feedback on the life and mission document. Discussion groups are mixed from across the world and one receives a great mixture of responses and reactions to a document that excites many people. Next to electing a new General this is the second most important work of the Congregation. Many people within and without the Society await the unfolding of our mission story and look for inspiration and guidance in contributing to healing our broken world. Pope Francis during the meeting with the Jesuits noted that we are carriers of God's consolation, compassion and joy to a people so often immersed in suffering. 'Where hurt is the Jesuit is' he repeated quoting the words of Pedro Arrupe the prophetic General from the Basque country. This document will continue to be discussed from Monday onwards.<br />It was appropriate then that the first Mass celebrated outside the community with many members of the Congregation was with the St Egidio community. <span style="font-family: Verdana; outline: none;">The <span style="color: #333399; outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;">Community of Sant'Egidio</strong></span> began in Rome in 1968, in the period following the Second Vatican Council. Today it is a movement of lay people and has more than 60,000 members, dedicated to evangelisation and charity, in Rome, Italy and in more than 73 countries throughout the world.</span><span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: #3d3d3d; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-small; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;">The Community of Sant'Egidio is a "Church Public Lay Association". The different communities, spread throughout the world, share the same spirituality and principles which characterise the way of Sant'Egidio:</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; outline: none;"><span style="color: navy; outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;">Prayer</strong></span><span style="color: black; outline: none;">, is an essential part of the life of the community in Rome and communities throughout the world. Prayer is central to the overall direction of community life.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="color: navy; outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;">Communicating the Gospel</strong></span><strong style="outline: none;">, </strong> is the heart of the life of the Community. It is offered to all those who seek and ask for a meaning for their life.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="color: navy; outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;">Solidarity with the poor</strong></span>, is lived as a voluntary and gratuitous service, in the evangelical spirit of a Church that is the "Church for all and particularly the poor" (Pope John XXIII)</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="color: navy; outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;">Ecumenism</strong></span>, is lived as friendship, prayer and search for unity among Christians of the whole world.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="color: navy; outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;">Dialogue</strong></span>, was recommended by Vatican II as a way of peace and co-operation among religions, and also a way of life and as a means of resolving conflicts.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;">The Community has as its centre the Roman Church of Sant'Egidio, from which the Community takes its name. From its very beginnings, the Community has maintained, in the area of Trastevere and in Rome, a continuous presence of prayer and welcome for the poor and for pilgrims.</span> </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; outline: none;">It was a lovely evening of praying together at the Saturday evening Mass and meeting members of the community afterwards while sharing a lovely meal.</span></span><br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-1850138156653416952016-10-28T16:18:00.001-07:002016-10-29T09:33:55.796-07:00Moving on to life and mission- Day 26 of GC36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Governance and juridical issues in relation to the institute are always important elements of work in GCs and can take up much time and energy. How to deal with them in the most efficient and effective way in such a large assembly is a challenge of process. Everyone of the 215 delegates has an opinion whether one has sufficient expertise or not in canon law or governance issues. Jesuits have an opinion on everything so process is key if time is not wasted and energy is not depleted before more important issues are dealt with. Governance and structures are all about effecting mission.<br />
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It was with get relief the proposed decree on life and mission came up for discussion. It has already gone to the third draft and the presence and words of Pope Francis on Monday has inspired the tone and content of the new draft. Discussions of this vey important decree will continue since it touches on the very heartbeat of Jesuit mission today and tomorrow. The depth of experience of mission in the hall from working with the Dalits in India to working in the peace process on Colombia to teaching contextual theology in Delhi contributes such richness to the discussions.<br />
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In the evening members were invited to the Gregorian University the oldest and most famous Jesuit teaching faculty in Rome. It was a time of meeting and gathering of all the Irish jesuits in Rome at present.<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-51244328634678771592016-10-27T13:24:00.000-07:002016-10-27T13:28:03.935-07:00Tremors felt in Rome-25th Day of GC36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Three tremors shook the doors and light fixtures of the house last night on the edge of St. Peter's Square. No one was hurt or injured but thoughts and prayers are with the people at the epicentre of the earthquake in the NE of Rome.<br />
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Ordinary governance issues were discussed from the Roman houses - that is jesuit communities and works entrusted to the Jesuits in Rome and also amendments to the formula on calling and running a General Congregation.<br />
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The assembly was given the afternoon free to read documents and will return tomorrow to share their reflections. The Congregation will then move on to discuss further the life and mission decree. Governance issues are honey to canon lawyers and governance gurus and hopefully, more energy will be generated when the life and mission issues come up for further discussion.<br />
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The pictures from the Pope's visit have appeared for collection and they have generated real excitement because they are great memories of such a special event.<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-21735924553361018612016-10-26T14:27:00.001-07:002016-10-26T14:27:47.195-07:00The process of advancement to final vows et al discussions- day 24 GC 36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Discussions about grades has always been a controversial issue within and without the Jesuits. Grades concern Jesuits some who are granted 3 vows and others 4 vows after their tertianship experience. Jesuits do a kind of second novitiate called tertianship school of the heart experience- after ordination and some work experience. They can then request full incorporation into the Society of Jesus. The General does with advice from local Governance grant this person the status of spiritual coadjutor with three vows or give him the status of a professed father with 4 vows. Some have asked that this kind of distinction section be changed. Popes down through the years have refused the Society permission to change the grades system. The wisdom guiding this is that a person with a depth of spirituality, an availability for mission at any time and an aptitude for governance should receive the 4th vow. Discussion about the grades themselves is not an issue since the `papacy does not want any changes but how to prepare, form, communicate, and carry out this incorporation into the Society was the source of lively exchanges.<div>
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Another item on the agenda was good financial practices in support of the mission. Linking treasurers with apostolic planning was key it was suggested. The issue of sharing resources through out the whole society is also an issue. In the north there is much money and few people and in the south there are many men in formation but less resources. Plans for bring about this balance have already been implemented but needs follow up.</div>
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Each day there is a chairperson for the meetings and the General listens to the members and may intervene sometimes but not too often. He is a listener for now and a very active one. In his first few weeks as General he has indeed much to listen to from this special gathering. He needs our prayers as he settles in as the General of the Society of Jesus. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-75102195496357469052016-10-25T12:43:00.000-07:002016-10-25T12:43:00.375-07:00Moving on in consideration of decrees- day 23 of GC36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
There are different ways for a Congregation to address itself to the members of the Society. It can do with through recommendations to the `General who can follow up by sending letters to the Society or though decrees which are benchmark guides to priorities for the Society. This was the subject of much conversation today in relation to life and mission of the Society, circumstances around the resignation of a General and a decree around child safeguarding. Really good discussion took place, it was lively and energising and many members felt that a prophetic, relevant and inspirational decree be completed on life and mission.<br />
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The diversity of cultures and views on many aspects of life and mission continues to be fascinating. One can never take anything for granted and that ones own view point is so coloured by ones culture and where one lives and works. West is best can never be a rule of thumb in the Society of Jesus. It is through discussion and discernment one can find a way that best expresses the common values of the Gospel for the universal Society. In order to discuss and discern one needs a strong Chairman of the sessions in order to maintain discipline in conversation because people can wander down side roads of conversation, speak off the topic and tell stories. Overall, sessions remain focussed and productive and so time can be saved and not wasted for the 215 people present.<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-73442579907434688942016-10-24T12:10:00.000-07:002016-10-24T12:10:45.950-07:00Pope Francis addresses the Congregation-Day 22 of GC 36<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It was a special day today when Pope Francis joined the Congregation in prayer and then gave an input and received questions from the members for over two hours. His very presence was a grace and his input which is published in many languages was inspiring. He encouraged the Jesuits to plumb and share the depths of Ignatian spirituality. It is a spirituality of joy and consolation and a force for discernment in seeking the greater good in all places and spaces.<br />
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He did not give prescriptive or descriptive plan to the Jesuits for the next number of years. He allowed the process of the Congregation to discern future plans and mission. In relation to the identity and mission of the Jesuit he recalled the words of Pedro Arrupe when he said that Jesuits must be present where people hurt and be a voice and sign of prophetic audacity and bring consolation and compassion into the lives of people who hurt in our world.<br />
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It is now the work of the Congregation after reading and hearing of the themes which many Provincial Congregations presented over one year ago for consideration how it will describe its mission today and tomorrow. Much discernment has already been done in preparation for this meeting and what will emerge at the end of our Congregational present is quite a mystery.<br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-65213801482299290542016-10-23T10:55:00.000-07:002016-10-23T10:55:11.123-07:00The congregation started 3 weeks ago today - meetings on the sidelines- 21st of GC 36.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Besides the the ongoing work of the Congregation one of the great gifts of this meeting is the meeting on the sidelines with Provincials and Delegates from parts of the world where one had previously worked or where there are missionaries from one's own Province. it is a time to catch up, share news and do other business.<br />
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One such meeting was with the Australian Jesuits who wanted to remember and celebrate the arrival of the first Irish Jesuits to Australia 150 years ago. It was an evening of remembering and celebrating with a commemorative bottle of shiraz from Clare Valley the Jesuit vineyard in Australia.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;">The Australian archivist writes "Fr. Joseph Lentaigne and William Kelly arrived aboard the steamer, Great Britain on the 21</span><sup style="font-family: Cambria; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;">st</sup><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;"> September 1865.</span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;"> </span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;">(The ship still exists at a museum in Bristol) The ship anchored in the harbor and a launch brought the passengers to shore.</span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;"> </span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;">It was rather unsteady and as it beached at Sandridge (Port Melbourne) Kelly stood back to allow Fr. Lentaigne to climb out first.</span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;"> </span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;">Lentaigne signaled him to go first.</span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;"> </span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;">Fr. Kelly objected, “No father, you are the superior you should go first”.</span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;"> </span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;">Lentaigne replied, “Yes I am the superior and I am telling you to land first”.</span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;"> </span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;">So Father William Kelly became the first Irish Jesuit to set foot in Australia.</span><span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; text-indent: 1cm;"> As they landed a boy from the wharf called out and asked to be enrolled in St Patrick’s which with two more recruited aboard the ship on the voyage out, meant they had three pupils before they actually touched land". </span><br />
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Séan O'Guibhnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17562627664796686997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758479549104571179.post-54238661081099077492016-10-22T14:02:00.002-07:002016-10-23T10:16:45.424-07:003rd week almost over of GC 36...Day 20<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Electing a General was the primary purpose for coming to Rome and there was excitement and real energy in the first two weeks in preparing for this. There has been great consolation in the choice of the person. The second part of the Congregation has begun in looking at Governance and suggestions of changing norms concerning around the resignation of a General. These are not the most inspiring of topics except to canon lawyers and to people concerned with central Governance. Conversation has begun around the life and mission of the Society and has been delayed since the feedback from groups who met yesterday have not arrived back for the plenary session today. This issue is of huge importance to the Society and to the Church since it will determine where the Jesuits will put they focus, energy and resources for the next number of years in the service of the people of God and the Church. People seek something inspiring from the Congregation and just as pope Francis has inspired so many by his teachings and witness. The Jesuits need his guidance and enlightenment in the coming week as they reflect on their life and mission.<br />
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The Congregation is a wonderful time to meet Companions on the sidelines of the meeting. The Irish and Australian Jesuits met last night to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Irish Jesuits in Australia. It was a moment of joy and celebration for the wonderful work the Irish Jesuits have done in Australia in tough times. The link between the Australian and Irish Provinces is long and enduring and they share a very common history. It was celebrated with a glass of 2009 Clare Valley commemorative Shiraz. <br />
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