Vinnies State president Geraldine Hawkes at Government House for an afternoon tea marking 140 Years of St Vincent de Paul Society in SA.

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Geraldine embraces Vinnies role

The new State president of the St Vincent de Paul Society, Geraldine Hawkes, is well versed to lead an organisation committed to tackling inequality and injustice.

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Prison chaplain privileged to serve the marginalised

Mel Monfries was awarded a Meritorious Award by the Department for Correctional Services earlier this year in recognition of her work as chaplain to incarcerated men over the past 20 years. At 78, she has lost none of her passion for helping the underdog.

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Making Christmas magical for everyone

Christmas is often seen as the most magical, family-orientated time of the year where families revel in the warmth of gatherings and traditions.

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Helping comes naturally to Peter

Whether it’s fundraising, organising a golf day, coaching old scholars’ sport or counting the money after Mass, Peter McCarthy is your man.

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Timorese priest reconnects

When Father Carlos Roben came to Adelaide in November 2012 as a young seminarian from Timor Leste, it was a challenging time for him.