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For nearly 25 years Franca Parente has been perfecting the art of listening with a kind ear and open heart as a pastoral care practitioner – providing support to those who are vulnerable and facing major health challenges. <br />
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His ministry has taken him to several, often dangerous, countries around the world, but 50 years after joining the Jesuits Fr Peter Hosking SJ now finds himself back serving where it all began. <br />
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Sharing his love of the beautiful sailing ships of years gone by has been a lifelong passion for Adelaide Hills parishioner Bob Brooksby.
It’s a long way from kerosene hurricane lanterns on the farm near Pinnaroo to the bright lights and hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, but Father Jefferies Foale CP AM has taken it all in his stride.
An Olympics featuring board games, a Scrabble championship and even carpet bowls, is just one of the many events being planned to bring together residents in Calvary’s seven aged care homes in Adelaide.
Addicted to drugs and alcohol, suffering stress, anxiety and depression, Craig says he was in a very dark place and without hope – until two words helped turn his life around.
Fluent in several languages, a history buff and author, newly arrived priest Fr Luka Poljak brings a youthful perspective to his ministry with the Croatian Catholic Community and Adelaide Archdiocese.
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