REMEMBERING THE PAST,
RECORDING THE PRESENT,
TO GROW IN THE FUTURE
THE PASSIONISTS IN AUSTRALIA
The Passionists are a Religious
Congregation founded in Italy in 1721 by St. Paul of the Cross.
THE ITALIAN PASSIONISTS
The Passionist Congregation
has been working in Australia since 1843 when four Passionists from the
Italian Province came to Australia to commence a Mission for the Australian
Aboriginies on Stradbroke Island. Ultimately their Mission was to
fail because of poor supply, but their work is well recognised, written
about and often quoted. They continued working in Adelaide when stranded
on their way to another Aboriginal mission in Western Australia and got
no further. Two of these pioneer are buried in Australia. Their story
tells of the many hardships they faced and their dedication in doing so.
THE ANGLO-HIBERNIAN PASSIONISTS
Passionists from the English
and Irish Province arrived in Australia in 1886 and commenced their work
at Marrickville, N.S.W. The Priests and Brothers from
the Anglo-Hibernian Province have now spread to all States of Australia,
Papua New Guinea and also work in New Zealand. Recently they have
been joined by the Passionist Sisters from the Philippines, India and Indonesia
who assist in Nursing Homes and Parish Ministries.
THE CONTENTS OF OUR ARCHIVES
It is important to have our
many records and artifacts stored in a safe condition.
While we have a lot to do
to bring it up to full potential it is well on the way and at long last
we have a permanent home, set in the new Provincial Office at Marrickville,
N.S.W.
The records we hold reflect
the lives and service of all the Passionists who have lived and work in
our Province.
We have records on all the
houses and retreats we have worked from and owned.
We have copies of books and
periodicals written by Passionists, together with audio and video tapes,
certificates and artifacts.
Our customs and traditions
are also recorded, as also the lives of our Passionist saints and our special
devotions.
A visit to the Passionist
Province Archives can be arranged by appointment with the Archivist.
| ARCHIVIST |
Bro. Jeff Daly, C.P. |
| ADDRESS |
Passionist Provincial Office
P.O. Box 12,
Marrickville, 1475 |
| PHONE |
(02) 8577.5610 |
| FAX |
(02) 9558.2573 |
| EMAIL |
archives@passionists.com |