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People

Javale’s homecoming ‘the perfect gift for Christmas’

The Adelaide Catholic school boy injured in a freak hammer-throwing accident in September has exceeded all expectations and will spend Christmas at home with his family. Source: The Southern Cross.

People Western Australia

Christian Brother named WA’s Senior Australian of the Year 

Western Australia’s newest Senior Australian of the Year, Br Thomas Oliver “Olly” Pickett, says he is still coming to terms with the unexpected honour. Source: ABC News.

People

Winemaker reveals secrets to success in business and faith

Tim Kirk, the chief executive of multi-award-winning Australian winery Clonakilla, has encouraged Sydney’s Catholic youth to envisage how faith and business can work together to inform their lives. Source: The Catholic Weekly. 

Education People

Catholic schools have something to offer that no money can buy, says principal

Catholic schools offer something that no money can buy – an encounter with Christ and deep spiritual formation, says Sr Mary Sarah Galbraith OP. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

People Prayer

Parents attribute son’s recovery to the power of prayer

The parents of a young Adelaide boy who was the victim of a hammer-throwing accident have spoken of their gratitude for the groundswell of prayers they believe helped save him. Source: The Southern Cross.

People

Master of disappearing craft guided by his faith

In a quiet workshop in Perth’s northern suburbs, 83-year-old Robert Bonolo stands as a master of a nearly extinct craft: antique metal restoration. Source: The eRecord.

Charity People

New state council president for St Vincent de Paul Society NSW

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has elected Peter Houweling as its new state council president for a four-year term, following the death of former president Paul Burton earlier this year.

Health People

Tunnel borer named the ‘Gillian’ in honour of Breastmilk Bank founder

The Victorian Government has recognised Dr Gillian Opie, founder of Mercy Health’s Breastmilk Bank, by naming a tunnel boring machine in her honour as part of the North East Link tunnel development.

People Sport

Fr Greg makes a splash with 1500th open water swim

Melbourne priest Fr Greg Trythall has celebrated 1500 consecutive Sunday open-water swims. Source: Melbourne Catholic.