KI parish turns 70
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The launch of a book comprising stories of past and present priests and people of the Kangaroo Island parish will be one of the highlights of the community’s 70th anniversary celebrations next month.
At the end of 1954, the number of Catholics living on Kangaroo Island had grown to the point where Fr Robin Sutherland was appointed the full-time priest.
In six years he built the church at Kingscote, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, which is still operating today, and a church at Parndana which is now privately owned.
Echoes from the Walls, Memories of the Kangaroo Island Catholic Parish 1954-2024
The laity has been an integral part of the Kangaroo Island parish, each person leaving their mark and helping to shape the church into what it is today.
One of those parishioners is Helen Mumford, editor of Echoes from the Walls, Memories of the Kangaroo Island Catholic Parish 1954-2024.
She said social events, family days and dances all helped to build community spirit.
“They have been enjoyed by young and old alike and help foster the strong supportive parishioners that we have today,” Helen added.
The Kangaroo Island parish is inviting past and present priests and parishioners as well as the community to help celebrate the significant milestone which includes Mass celebrated by Archbishop Patrick O’Regan.
In addition to the launch of the book, which can be purchased for $30, there will be commemorative coffee mugs for sale.
The celebration will be held on Sunday November 17 at a 9.30am Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Kingscote, followed by lunch at 12pm at the Lions Hall (RAOB) in Kingscote.
Please email Helen Mumford kimumford@bigpond.com or call her on 0408 367 009 to advise if you can attend, or if you have any questions.
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