2011

Two young Vietnamese girls who studied in Melbourne contacted the Sisters in Mentone community and asked to be accompanied in discerning their vocation in life.  After a few months, they began staying with the Sisters in the convent. On 25 March they were received into Aspirancy in Brisbane, and with other Aspirants who came from Vietnam, they were being prepared for their entry into Postulancy in the following year.

2012

On 24 May, the St Paul de Chartres Novitiate Australia in Brisbane was officially opened by  Rev. Mother Myriam Kitcharoen, Superior General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartres, and blessed by the Most Rev Joseph Oudeman CFM Cap - Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. The ceremony was greatly honoured by the presence of  Sr. Jacqueline Ho, Provincial Superior of Hong Kong, Sr. Teresa Lau, Regional Superior of Australia, Sr. Damian Lai, Mistress of Aspirants, and all SPC Sisters in Australia, as well as the 6 young Aspirants, two of whom entered the Postulancy on the Opening Day. It was one of the many important and memorable days for our Sisters in Australia.

Sr. Marie Madeleine Cai Thi Hong A from Danang, Vietnam was appointed by Mother General, Mother Myriam Kitcharoen, as the Novice Mistress in Australia. She arrived Boronia Heights on 5 September.

2013

On 2 February, 6 Postulants were admitted to the Novitiate and 3 Aspirants entered the Postulancy.

On 23 September, Sr. Madeleine Cai Thi Hong A had to leave Brisbane for Rome, Italy to take up her new role as one of the General Assistants to the newly elected Mother General, Mother Maria Goretti LEE.

Sr Teresa Lau, District Superior, upon her returned from Rome, took charge of the Novitiate until the new Novices Formator arrived from Vietnam.

On 18 December, Sr. Inede Kim Ngoc PHAM arrived Brisbane from Saigon, Vietnam to replace Sr. Madeleine as the new Novice Mistress.

2015

On 2 February, our first 6 Novices made their First Profession in the presence of Rev. Mother Maria Goretti LEE, Superior General, who received their Vows.  The ceremony was held in St. Stephen’s Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Brisbane and the Chief Celebrant was the Most Rev. Mark Coleridge, the Archbishop of Brisbane.

Three Novices made their First Profession on the Feast of the Assumption, 15 August, in the presence of Sr Teresa Lau, District Superior, at the St Paul de Chartres Chapel at Boronia Heights. The Joy was shared among families and friends of the Professed.

The 3rd group of Novices made their First Profession on the Feast of St Peter and St Paul on 29 June  in the presence of Sr Teresa Lau, District Superior, at the St Bernardine Parish. The families and friends joined in the celebration of the occasion.

2019

On 2 February, 4 Junior Sisters made their Perpetual Profession in St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane in the joyful presence of their parents, friends, honoured guests, Sisters and parishioners. Sr. Teresa LAU, District Superior of Australia, received their Final Vows.

On 15 August, 2 Junior Sisters made their Perpetual Profession at the St Paul de Chartres Chapel, Boronia Heights, Brisbane amidst the pride, joy and comfort of their parents, friends, Sisters, parishioners and the Aged Care residents and staff.