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1. Meanwhile, the Catholics living in a number of parishes in the diocese of Sandhurst are without a resident priest.

   Posted By: Andrew Rizzo

2. I certainly hope there will be an invitation for their own spiritual leaders to participate and that we are going in impartially.
   

   Posted By: L Newington

3. I heard a Mercy Sister, Joan Kelleher is heading for Christmas Island next week on a more permanent basis.

   Posted By: John Jegorow

4. Fr Jim Carty is a Marist priest.

   Posted By: Margaret Walker

5. Andew Rizzo: are you praying for vocations for Sandhurst?

   Posted By: Cas

6. 'Hidden and unknown' is the Marist motto - we can now add 'forgotten'. Seriously, the need for a comprehensive pastoral plan which involves all faiths and no faiths here is clearly evident. Much of our work (Sr Lizzy Finnerty RSM and at the moment me) involves spending time with the detainees, listening to their stories mostly horrific and providing an independent presence and personal support-the level of trust we receive is exceptional.
   Church services are provided for Catholics and any others who wish to attend - an Imam comes for Friday Prayer for the Muslims and the Christian fellowship group meets twice daily. DIAC and SERCO recognise the importance and value of pastoral care and gladly facilitate all faith representatives.
   Sadly detaining people who have fled life threatening harsh traumatising situations and whose future is uncertain on a remote island is not the solution. The level of stress and depression for those who are here more than six months is of major concern.

   Posted By: Jim Carty sm

7. Our lucky country is loosing its identity and the church in its goodness is not recognising the fear many an Australian has. It is stated the costs these illegals pay is round $20,000 Australian to get a boat ride. Spiritual support should always be provided by the church but the financial drain on the Australian economy needs to stop. This does mean that some unpleasant decisions need to be made by the Rudd Government. I hope the good will of the Catholic Church leaves politics out of the equation in its support.

   Posted By: edward J

8. Pastoral Care is about relationships. Carers who are only going to be there short term are of dubious value.

   Posted By: Kevin Langley

9. Sure am, Cas. Suggested to our PP we have some Masses for vocations, and a regular petition for vocations in the Prayer of the Faithful at weekend Masses. I was told that was not necessary!

   Posted By: Andrew Rizzo

10. I hope all these people going to the island to work know that the West Australian Working with Children card is required for their work on the island.

    Posted By: Paul

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