This newsletter comes out as I begin my annual holidays.

It has been a challenging year for all of us with the COVID pandemic and lockdowns, and while life is returning to some normality, we all still very much need to follow current restrictions and keep practising good health and safety.  You only need to watch the news to see COVID cases are being closely monitored as they pop-up around the place.  In some places overseas it is still very much a significant concern.

We had a number of our clergy celebrate anniversaries during the month, but of particular note are Monsignor John Grace and Father John Daly.  We wish them both congratulations and blessings as they celebrate 50 years of priesthood.  They have both served the Diocese so faithfully during these years.  Hopefully soon we will be able to have some local celebrations for them to note the milestone. 

We farewelled another of our wonderful Sisters during the month – Sr Andrina Ryan, of the Mercy Sisters.  She was a faithful woman who did so much for our Diocese.  May she rest in peace.  You can read more about Sr Andrina’s story in this month’s newsletter. 

Please stay safe and healthy during this time and remember to continue to reach out to and support one another, particularly those more vulnerable who may not have come back to our communities at this time.