The Dominican Sisters of North Adelaide had their origins in England but it is four women who emigrated to Australia from Vietnam who are helping to continue to preach the Gospel in today’s world. JENNY BRINKWORTH reports.<br />
Jesuits Fr Joshua Choong SJ and Fr Isaac Demase SJ were both ordained priests by Emeritus Bishop Greg O’Kelly SJ on July 5 at St Mary’s Church, North Sydney.
Retired journalist REX JORY spoke of his friendship with Dale West at his funeral service on June 23.
Dale Peter West - Born November 15 1956; Died June 14 2025
Schools
When her name was called out as the winner of the CESA Leadership Excellence award at the Hilton hotel in May, Isabelle Roberts was thinking along very different lines to everyone else in the room.
People
One of the many dictums the new head of Aquinas College, Dr Sarah Moller, is committed to is an open-door policy for every one of the 195 residential students. "You won’t meet anyone if you’re hiding in your room,” she insists.
Local
Joe and Katharina Ryan have renewed their vows with the blessing of the same priest who married them, 55 years after their big day.
Mount Gambier’s Catholic community gathered last month to give thanks for the graces of the past 140 years and to seek blessings for the future. Former Tenison Woods College principal and parishioner PAM RONAN writes about the history of St Paul’s Church.
Every Saturday morning Father John Vildzius sits down at the computer in his study at home in Mount Barker and sends out a group email.
Fr Noel Mansfield MSC Born January 1 1933; Died May 16 2025
Sr Maryanne Welsh rsj Born July 26 1928; Died April 24 2025
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