Acknowledging Michael Curran MSC, 80
Michael Curran MSC turns 80 on July 1st. He served as Superior General of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, 1993-2005.
Michael is a Kerry man. He made his first profession, 21st September 1960. He went to Rome for his Licentiate in Theology, 1962-1966, and was ordained in the chapel of the student house in Via Aventina, March 23rd 1966, by Cardinal Paul Marella (who had served as Apostolic Delegate in Australia, Eddie Kelly MSC his secretary). Michael was ordained with Barry Brundell and John Bosman.
Delving into the photo archive, here is how student bus outings looked in 1963, 57 years ago, Assisi. At the table, from the left, Michael, Peter Malone, George Lockhead, Bill Lyons. Peter Malone remembers that he walked to and from the Gregorian University every day for three and a half years. After deaconate ordination, we were permitted to ride the Province bikes!
At the 2017 General Chapter
Michael worked in Ireland, in Venezuela, where the Irish Province had a mission outreach. He was the Irish Provincial from 1981- 1987. He visited Australia for the General Conference of 1985 which was held at Douglas Park. He also visited in his role as Superior General.
1994, Visiting as Superior General, with Brian Gallagher the then Provincial
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