Sri Lankan priest up to the challenge
Fr Vincent Wijesuriya is no stranger to challenges – whether it’s serving migrant workers across the Arabian Gulf or facing near empty congregations because of rampaging elephants in central Sri Lanka.
Fr Vincent Wijesuriya is no stranger to challenges – whether it’s serving migrant workers across the Arabian Gulf or facing near empty congregations because of rampaging elephants in central Sri Lanka.
Nine years ago I was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview Sr Maryanne Welsh rsj, then a sprightly 88 year old with a twinkle in her eye and a soft Irish lilt.
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The two newest international priests to join the Archdiocese of Adelaide have plenty in common.
Despite trying to cope with the cold temperatures of an Adelaide winter, the Archdiocese’s newest international priests say they have been overwhelmed by the “warm welcome” they have received.
In the first in a series looking at some of the different programs within the Adelaide Archdiocese, LINDY McNAMARA discovers that working for the Clergy Care team is definitely not a job for someone wanting a 9 to 5 routine.
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