The library, run by the Chevalier Resource Centre, is actually housed in the adjacent Sacred Heart Monastery. The Library contains up to 100,000 books, mainly theological and philosophical books in relation to the Catholic religion. These books date from 1800 to the present day, and contain a rich collection of older theological books. Some second hand books may be purchased.
The library is generally open Monday to Friday: 9.30 am to 12.00 noon.
However, alternate times may be arranged by contacting the librarian, Fr Tony
Caruana, on
02 93152246.
Click here to access the MSC
Library, or click on "Alice" who will take you directly to the book
search facility.
Note: Kensington Library now has its own website.
The Society of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart moved to Australia in 1885. Since then quite a large collection of correspondence, and other records have been preserved in the Sacred Heart Monastery. People wishing to do research on the Catholic Church in Australia, may find valuable information here with regards to the Australian Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. Approval is normally required from the Provincial of the Society before access to these archives is permitted. General inquiries can be made with the Provincial archivist, Fr Tony Caruana on 02 9315 2246
Monastery on the Hill, by Anthony Caruana, is a history of the Sacred Heart Monastery, and the Society of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in Australia is available from the Chevalier Resource Centre. Current price for the illustrated, 396 page hardback version is $50.00.
Chevalier Resource Centre -- click here to return to Home page