A good dad
Graham George Spurling, who died in March 2025, had a respect for the dignity of ordinary hardworking people that had its roots in his humble Mile End, Adelaide, upbringing.
Graham George Spurling, who died in March 2025, had a respect for the dignity of ordinary hardworking people that had its roots in his humble Mile End, Adelaide, upbringing.
Brighton parishioner John Wallace has had a rough trot in recent times but he hasn’t lost his sense of humour, his faith and his deep affection for the Marist Brothers.
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In his 60th year as a Marist Brother, Des Howard is proof that it’s never too late to find new ways to live your vocation. He spoke to JENNY BRINKWORTH about his latest role as a prison chaplain and his rich and varied life of mission and ministry.
After 10 years at the helm of Sacred Heart College (SHC), Steve Byrne will leave at the end of the year to take up the position of principal at Cardijn College in 2023.
The long history of the Marist Brothers on the Lefevre Peninsula and their involvement in local education will be the topic of discussion at a presentation being held in Semaphore next month.
When the funeral Mass of Bert Newton was celebrated in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne, on November 12 there was reference to his strong Catholic faith and his school days at St Joseph’s College. Br Jordan Redden FMS, of Sacred Heart College at Somerton Park, reflects on his association with the Australian entertainment legend.
The integral place of Aquinas College within the life and mission of Catholic education in South Australia will be strengthened through new arrangements to be introduced in 2022.
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