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Edition #106
3 November 2016
Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton with St Francis of Assisi parishioners on the occasion of the parish’s 60th anniversary.
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ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI IN MAID VALE PROUD TO SHOWCASE 60 YEARS OF HISTORY painted and donated for the raffle draw by parishioner Tom Hogg, made its way to the walls of the newly opened and blessed Piety Shop after it was won and donated to the parish by Caroline D’Cruz. During the festivities which ensued, Bishop Sproxton became acquainted with parishioners before cutting the special 60th anniversary cake.
Caroline Smith
A TRUE SENSE OF PRIDE and gratitude for what God has done with St Francis of Assisi Church in Maida Vale could be sensed on Sunday, 23 October as scores of current and former parishioners celebrated the parish’s 60th Anniversary. Attendees were honoured to have Perth Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton preside over the special Mass and appreciate a carefully constructed photo exhibition covering the parish’s 60 years. Bishop Sproxton, who was assisted during the Mass by Parish Priest, Father Francis Ly, and Permanent Deacon, Trevor Lyra, commended the parish for its rich history and referred to founding parish priest, Fr Dario Brunetti as an exceptionally talented individual not just in his ministry but as a culinary chef. The special event was also characterised by the efforts of a number of parishioners who showed their love for the
History of St Francis of Assis Parish – Maida Vale
TOP: Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton blesses the 60th anniversary history books at the special Mass on 23 October next to Parish Priest, Francis Ly, and Permanent Deacon Trevor Lyra. ABOVE: Parishioner of St Francis of Assisi in Maida Vale and talented artist, Tom Hogg, shows Perth Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton his painting “The Grotto of St Francis of Assisi” at PHOTO: SUPPLIED the 60-year-anniversary of the parish on 23 October 2016.
parish through gifts, donations and hard work. A book of the parish’s history, compiled by parishioner Philomena Theseira, was blessed by Bishop Sproxton and certificates of
appreciation for building the new Piety Shop were handed to parishioners Joe Kaciuba and Maurice Castelli. A beautiful painting entitled Grotto of St Francis of Assisi,
While the very first mass in what was then known as The Chapel of St Francis of Assisi was celebrated by Fr Francis Ryan on 18 June 1950, the Parish of Maida Vale was born on 23 October 1956 and was initially led by Fr Dario Brunetti. After much fundraising, a larger chapel was built and was blessed by Archbishop Redmond Prendiville on 11 August 1957. Information courtesy of Philomena Theseira Full Text available at
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