Published by the DIOCESE OF BROOME PO Box 76, Broome, 6725 Tel: (08) 9192 1060 Fax: (08) 9192 2136 E-mail: [email protected] FREE www.broomediocese.org ISSUE 01 MARCH 2008 Multi-award winning magazine for the Kimberley • Building our future together

"Alleluia, alleluia! Christ the Lord has risen from the dead. Let us rejoice and be glad. Alleluia!" Why look among the dead for someone who is alive? He is not here; he has risen. Luke 24:5-6 Easter Message

The governments and Indigenous for Aboriginal people centering recent people, and healing the wounds largely on the Stolen National of a harsh history. Generations but by implication Apology on I found some remarkable including all Indigenous people behalf of the Australian similarities in the public in the quest for A Bran Nue Parliament to the Stolen discussions about this historical Dae, as the Kimberley musical Generations has given rise to a event and the wonder that we calls it. There are signs that this great deal of discussion about remember and celebrate each Nue Dae is now a possibility for reconciliation in our land. Easter. I am uplifted by the us as a nation. In the Among those who supported the bright promise of building a achievement of reconciliation historical moment there has just future heralded by hopeful with one another there is the The sun breaks through the clouds shedding its light over the land. been talk about making the past hearts since that moment in prospect of healing and peace A cross complete with the lance, right, acknowledging the . It was a healing, unknown in previous Balgo cemetery, East Kimberley. injustices enacted by the liberating experience. At the generations. Photo: CAS discriminatory laws, saying same time I see in the death and God’s promise, as revealed sorry for the hurt caused and resurrection of Jesus, a promise in scripture, of new beginnings “When they came making reparation for wrongful come true that gives substance with the human race is enabled to Jesus, they found acts. There has been much said to the hope for which all by Christ whose death and he was already dead, about the hope for a new humanity longs. resurrection seals in trust the and so one of the beginning in forging equitable For some years, certainly covenant between God and soldiers pierced his relationships between since the ‘Bringing Them humanity. To know Christ is to Indigenous and non-Indigenous Home’ report of 1997, there has know God and to know that his side with a lance and people, restoring trust between been the hope of reconciliation love is healing, unconditional immediately there and without bounds. To know came out blood and love Christ is to be united and water.” in love with God so as to find John 19:33-34 meaning in our existence, to appreciate the mystery of suffering in our midst, and to acknowledge the power of Kimberley God’s forgiving Grace. Community God calls us to holiness, to Profile change our selfish ways that burden us and others so readily. is a publication of the He invites us to renounce sin Roman Catholic Diocese and to forge a new relationship of Broome, published with Him made possible in eight times a year by the Christ. As an Easter people we Bishop of Broome. celebrate that it is God who Articles to do with the “brings us out of darkness into Kimberley are welcome his own wonderful light.” to be submitted for I wish you and your family publication. every blessing, every joy and every wonder that the feast of SUBSCRIPTIONS & Easter so generously offers our ENQUIRIES: world. Diocese of Broome, PO Box 76, Yours in Christ BROOME WA 6725 Tel: 08 9192 1060 Fax: 08 9192 2136 E-mail: [email protected]

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2 • Kimberley Community Profile • MARCH 2008 Briefly Speaking

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FR BILL CHRISTY is a priest of the Spiritans. He has provided Photo: J Grimson. assistance to Fr Mark Connolly in the Parish of Wyndham and in FR KEVIN MATTHEWS is the Photo: D Ponsford. Halls Creek. Fr Bill hails from Parish Priest of Cleve in the the USA where he has worked in Diocese of Port Pirie, South FR RAYMOND UGWU, a formation. One of his postings Australia. Among his other duties Spiritan priest, is assisting in the included working among the Fr Kevin works in the area of Dampier Peninsula Parish for the Photo: J Grimson. Masai people of East Africa. He Church marriage annulment and next few months having provided comes to the Kimberley with a while in the Kimberley he gave supply for that Parish while Fr PASQUALE PIZZOFERRO, is considerable and valuable several lectures on the process. Bernard Amah was on annual from Italy and a student for the missionary experience. He also conducted interviews of leave. Fr Raymond, from Nigeria, Priesthood at Redemptoris Mater those enquiring about the had previously been working in Seminary in Sydney. Pasquale possibility of marriage annulment. the Philippines. spent December and January doing pastoral work in Broome where he very generously gave of his time assisting Fr Daniel and Fr St John’s Students Richard in the Cathedral Parish. The plane to Darwin was late leaving Broome so these students bound for St. John’s College spent some time at the Bishop’s Office. At back, the Thomas boys and, in front, Liam Dean from La Grange-Bidyadanga with Reggie Tataya of Derby.

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Photo: C Brehaut. SR JENNIFER FARRELL, a MRS CAROL GEURTS has Good Samaritan Sister, has taken been appointed Regional Officer up a position at Notre Dame for the Catholic Education Office Broome Campus as a Nursing in Broome. Carol, previously Lecturer. Sr Jennifer had Principal of St Joseph’s School in previously worked as a Midwife Kununurra, is from Rockingham at St John of God Hospital in Photo: CAS. WA. Murdoch, WA.

Kimberley Community Profile • MARCH 2008 3 CEO News Editorial A Stolen Generation National apology a reflection Gathered for prayer, staff of government policy relating to wonderful first step the Catholic Education Office, indigenous people in the past Much has already been and the Opposition have agreed to Broome, held a special service and the significance of the will continue to be written and tackle this major area of on 13 February 2008, following apology to her and her people. spoken about the national disadvantage as a first step. the apology to the Stolen Staff members, from left to apology to Indigenous Most importantly, they have Generation. The prayer right, back row are Chris Australians made by the Prime agreed to do this in collaboration service was arranged by Brehaut, Veronica Parker, Kelly Minister in February. It was and consultation with Aboriginal Veronica Parker, with Shirley Walsh, Paula Holt and Katrina indeed a great step forward in people themselves. Quaresimin sharing some Duncan and in front, Christine the achievement of a reconciled What might seem like self- touching stories about how her Hill, Shirley Quaresimin and nation, where the cultures of evident pre-requisites for family had been affected by the Carol Geurts. Aboriginal and Torres Strait successful intervention in this Islander peoples are respected area as in many others Ð and we can strive as one people consultation and collaboration Ð to build a united Australia. The further matter of have not always preceded action compensation has also been in the past when it comes to raised and it seems to be the working with Indigenous affairs. intention of the current The recent intervention in the Government to address this Northern Territory is a striking partially at least through some example. Hopefully we have form of reparation that involves learned from the mistakes of the attempting to right the wrongs of past. the past by lessening their impact We need to all move forward upon the current and future ‘with hope in our hearts’ that the generations of Indigenous apology has been a wonderful people. One such area that first step and that the continues to be a problem is that commitment to take Aboriginal Photo: CEO Broome. of housing. affairs out of the arena of There are a number of social political point scoring and issues that arise in our blaming will lead us into the communities that can be traced dawn of a ‘bran nu dae’; into a Centacare News back to the lack of adequate and time when not only the housing sufficient housing for our people, especially for Aboriginal people. but also the health, education and New Manager for Overcrowding and lack of basic employment opportunities are the shelter to keep out the elements, same for all Australians. and poor sanitary living Previous approaches have had Centacare Kimberley conditions can be the cause of a limited if any success. Let us at After an exploratory visit in November last year, Annette Barron number of other problems. The least give this new approach a (right) accepted the offer of Bishop Christopher Saunders to take up the Prime Minister and the Leader of fair go. Management position at Centacare in Broome. Annette has had extensive experience in the welfare emergency relief sector in various parts of Australia and has recently been associated in crisis situations with the work of Centacare in the Broken Bay Diocese. Her ability Centacare Kimberley provides emergency relief to and commitment are very welcome families and individuals in crisis situations and conducts at this time when the services of the Employment Support Program for long term Centacare are becoming unemployed persons. These Federally funded initiatives increasingly sought after in the serve the community of Broome and the Kimberley. Kimberley. We wish her well in 25 Robinson Street, Broome WA 6725 ☎ 08 9192 2293 this key position. Email: [email protected] Fax: 08 9193 6298 Photo: J Grimson.

4 • Kimberley Community Profile • MARCH 2008 West Kimberley Football Academy Caritas Kimberley Captain Lenny excels Project Compassion Lenny Ansey, the West his right arm and leg. However, Kimberley Football Academy this has not stopped the young 2007 Captain has successfully man from taking on a busy annual campaign completed Year 12 and has won a schedule over the past few years. Project Compassion is Caritas Further information host of awards and accolades Through his work he was Australia’s major annual is available along the way. In the process he recognised as the Kimberley’s fundraising and education from: has proved that disability need not 2007 Aboriginal Vocational campaign. It is a time to reflect stand in the way of achieving your Student of the Year and the highest upon and engage with significant The Diocese of Broome, dreams. achieving school-based trainee. issues of peace, justice and Tel: 08 9192 1060 This in turn lead to a nomination development and recognize our Fax: 08 9192 2136 in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait interconnectedness with our Email: Islander Student of the Year global brothers and sisters. [email protected] category at this year’s WA VET in Schools Student Awards. On the football field Lenny has been a great role model to team mates and opposition players alike. The Academy will continue to support and monitor Lenny’s progress. The Academy is off to a flying start this year with over 100 boys from both St Mary’s College and Broome Senior High School involved. New Director, Gavin Lenny also had some success recently Greaves, has been delighted by the when fishing. Photo: T Gray. enthusiasm of the Academy members from both schools and Lenny suffers from a form of the commitment and passion of the cerebral palsy known as staff he works with - Phil hemiplegia, a condition where Docherty, Tony Delaney and there is paralysis in one vertical Gordon Lawford. He is confident half of the body which in Lenny’s that it will be a very successful case has resulted in limited use of year. Saint News St. John Baptist de la Salle Feastday: April 7 Patron of Teachers John Baptist de la Salle was born at Rheims, France on April 30th, 1651. He was the eldest of ten children in a noble family. He studied in Paris and was ordained in 1678. He was known for his work with the poor. He died at St. Yon, Rouen, on April 7th, 1719. He was canonized by Pope Leo XIII in 1900. John was very involved in education. He founded the de la Salle Brothers and established teacher colleges (Rheims in 1687, Paris in 1699, and Saint-Denis in 1709). He was one of the first to emphasize classroom teaching over individual instruction. He also began teaching in the vernacular instead of in Latin. His schools were formed all over Italy. In 1705, he established a reform school for boys at Dijon. John was named patron of teachers by Pope Pius XII in 1950. His feast day is April 7th.

Kimberley Community Profile • MARCH 2008 5 Catholic Mission Vatican Dossier Fr Daniel Chama, Diocesan Director No Resurrection without Kenyan Catholic the Cross Bishops urge for Peace VATICAN CITY, FEBRUARY 2008 (Zenit.org).- As violence escalates in years, with many taking refuge Kenya following the murder of in makeshift accommodation in To enter into life, it is a Catholic priest, his Eminence church grounds organised by the necessary to listen to Jesus and John Cardinal Njue, Archbishop local priests, with little or no follow him along the way of the of Nairobi has called for peace access to food or water. cross, says Benedict XVI. The in Kenya: “We the Bishops of The Cardinal has called for Pope affirmed this after praying the Kenya, with deep concern wish all Kenyans to be responsible midday Angelus recently in St. to address all our Christians and for a secure and peaceful co- Peter’s Square. ‘The Kenyans in general, at this existence and has pleaded for a transfiguration is an event of critical and crucial moment of restraint from violent, prayer,’ the Pontiff said. ‘Praying, but this presupposes death.’ our country.” destructive and divisive Jesus is immersed in God, he is “We have witnessed with behaviour and a refusal to take He added: ‘Jesus manifests his deep sorrow and concern the part in any form of looting or united intimately to him, he glory to the apostles so that they outbreak of violence and the receiving stolen goods. He has adheres with his human will to the have the strength to face the breakdown of law and order that called for Kenyans to talk to Father’s will of love, and in this scandal of the cross and understand has led to numerous deaths, relatives, friends and neighbours way light invades him and the truth that it is necessary to pass through injuries and destruction of and together help resolve the of his being appears visibly: He is many tribulations to reach the property, creating fear and current situation. The request God, light from light. Even his kingdom of God. The voice of the helplessness that has led many included a need to be ready to robes become white and Father, which resounds from on to flee from their homes.” share basic goods like food, luminous.’ high, proclaims Jesus as his In Kenya hundreds of shelter and water with each Benedict XVI said this image beloved Son, as in the baptism in thousands of people have been other, and urged youth not to be recalls the sacrament of baptism. the Jordan, adding: ‘Listen to him.’ displaced by post-election enticed to take up violent ‘Those who are reborn in baptism To enter into life it is necessary to violence not seen for over 25 means. are clothed in light, anticipating listen to Jesus, to follow him along heavenly existence, which the the way of the cross, carrying, like First ever lay National Book of Revelation represents with him, the hope of the resurrection in the symbol of white robes,’ he our heart. ‘Spe salvi,’ saved in explained. ‘The Transfiguration is hope. Today we can say: Director for Catholic an anticipation of the Resurrection, ‘Transfigured in hope.’ Mission Catholic Mission has its New Apostolic first ever lay National Director, with the appointment of Mr for Australia Martin Teulan to the position. The has announced Catholic Mission is the that Archbishop Giuseppe Australian arm of the Catholic Lazzarotto is the new Apostolic Church’s global mission aid Nuncio to Australia. agency in a worldwide network Archbishop Lazzarotto was known as the Pontifical born in Carpane, Vicenza (Italy) in Mission Societies. 1942 and was ordained a priest on The Australian Catholic April 1, 1967. Bishops Conference nominated He has a Doctorate in Canon Mr Teulan for the position and Law and completed post-graduate their nomination was endorsed studies in International Diplomacy by the Vatican’s Congregation at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical for the Evangelisation of Academy, Rome. Archbishop Giuseppe Lazzarotto. Peoples, which has appointed He has served in diplomatic missions in Zambia and Malawi; in him as National Director. Belgium, European Community, Luxembourg and Cuba. In his role as National In 1994, Archbishop Lazzarotto was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Director, Mr Teulan will Iraq and to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. cooperate with Diocesan Since November 2000, he has served as Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland. Mr Martin Teulan. Directors of Catholic Mission. Archbishop Lazzarotto speaks Italian, English, French and Spanish.

6 • Kimberley Community Profile • MARCH 2008 Notre Dame News Kimberley Kitchen

Being in a Real life drama to play leadership role for the Broome Campus of Notre out in Nursing Lab Dame University The Broome Campus School die and be brought back to life has been a very of Nursing has continued its using a defibrillator. enriching chapter expansion with more than Assistant Dean of Nursing, of my life. I have $36,000 worth of equipment Broome, Sally Clark, said the learnt so much added to the campus nursing nursing laboratory was now so from my laboratory. The most impressive well equipped it was set up like a colleagues, the addition to the facility are two genuine ward with simulated students and other computerised manikins purchased patients, manual handling members of the Campus community. I hope that contributions I have made will assist the Campus in fulfilling its special mission of Reconciliation. I will continue to Gavin Greaves. Photo: M. Doyle. be a strong and faithful supporter. To display my regard and thanks to all of the members of the Broome Campus Community I am even prepared to go to the extent of publicising my secret pancake recipe.

Enrolled nursing student Cindy Murray practises her nursing skills on one of the new manikins. Photo: M Doyle. Gavin’s Secret with the help of donations equipment, commode chairs and courtesy of Martin and Kim defibrillators. ‘The Simulators Pancake Recipe Peirson-Jones and the Matsos’ bring role play to life,’ she said. Classic Car Run, sponsored by ‘Students can now clinically Ingredients: Matso’s in Broome and Peter assess and manage a manikin as A Fremantle Dockers apron (This ensures a quality product) Howell of Nexus Transport. they would a patient in a hospital 4 litres of full cream milk The manikins are operated by ward situation.’ 4 kg Self Raising flour remote control and can be A record number of students 300g of sugar programmed by lecturers to graduated from the Bachelor of A dozen eggs cough, vomit and wheeze. They Nursing course last July and with Butter have a pulse, blood pressure and ten students already accepted into can be linked to cardiac monitors the new Enrolled Nursing course Method: and intravenous giving sets. In a the School of Nursing looks set worst case scenario they can even for a very productive year. 1. Whilst singing the Dockers theme song in a baritone voice (placing a particular emphasis on the words “heave ho”) place all THE BOSS SHOP ingredients in a large bucket. 2. Use a paint or grout mixer on a power drill to mix the ingredients. OFFICE NATIONAL BROOME Stir until the mixture is lump free. 3. Use a soup ladle to pour the mix onto a pre warmed BBQ with Stationery, Art & Craft Supplies, Photocopying, Laminating, Office Furniture, butter melted onto the surface. Internet Services - iiNet (Local Call), Business 4. Flip the pancake when bubbles begin to appear on the surface Phone: 9192 2354 Machines - Sales & Service, Faxes, Printers, 5. Allocate a similar time to the other side after flipping and then Service: 9192 1730 Photocopiers, Cash Registers flip again a few times until the pancake is golden brown on both Fax: 9192 2429 sides. Service: 9193 5779 MON - FRIDAY 8AM-5PM, SAT 8AM-12NOON 6. Serve and have condiments such as honey, jam, maple syrup, 26 Clementson Street lemon and sugar available. Locked Bag 4003, Broome WA 6725 [email protected]

Kimberley Community Profile • MARCH 2008 7 Congratulations Mark Ð West Australian of the Year Known more widely for his on “I am proud to be Australian, I am stage and radio character of Mary proud to be West Australian. I also Gedarrdyu or Mary G, Mark Bin accept this great acknowledgement. I Bakar has had a career in the arts hope that I can be, and I fully intend totaling some 30 years. In recognition to be, a great ambassador for our state. of his outstanding community work I intend to continue to do the good for the Kimberley Stolen Generation work that I had been doing and and in the light of his entertainment, continue making a difference.” radio work and career as a performer Thank you Mark for your ongoing Mark was made West Australian of community involvement. And every the Year 2007. good wish and blessing. Mark Bin Bakar

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Sister Scholastica (Josefina) Carrillo, OSB where to go!” She had a very bad fall last Born March 15, 1917 in San Sebastian, Spain December 7 and was taken to the Entered eternal life December 19, 2007 in Kalumburu Mission, Wyndham hospital. After some Diocese of Broome, Western Australia days stay in the hospital, she asked Nationality: Born Spanish, a Naturalized Australian the doctor if she could be allowed to go back to Kalumburu before Father: Timothy Carrillo (deceased) Christmas. The doctor said if she Sister Scholastica Carrillo, OSB. Mother: Cesarea Barea (deceased) were able to clean-up by herself and take a bath then her wish would be granted. Upon hearing this, Sr Sister Scholastica, or Josefina as she was baptized, was born in San Scholly immediately tried and made the effort to take a bath without Sebastian, Spain on March 15, 1917. She had two brothers, both now the assistance from the nurses. After it was done, she asked the doctor, deceased. She left Spain on October 12, 1948 and entered the “Did I pass the test?” The doctor allowed her to go back to Kalumburu Benedictine Order in New Norcia, near Perth, Australia. After her on December 18. Obviously, Sr Scholly was really happy to be back profession in 1950 she was sent to study midwifery and was then and everybody was also delighted to see her, but the following day, assigned to Kalumburu in 1954. Sister soon found herself delivering December 19, she said her pain was unbearable and no comfortable many babies. Some of these very ones came immediately to the position could make her at ease. At 11.00am, Fr Anscar, the Parish convent when they heard the news about the death of Sr Scholly. They Priest was called to give the anointing to Sr Scholly. Sr Visi, Sr mourned for the loss of their ‘mother’ or ‘Mum Scholly’ as they Catalina and Fr Anscar were praying the rosary when Sr Scholly died affectionately called her. peacefully at 11.25am on December 19. Sr Scholly stayed in Kalumburu for two years and wanted to stay Bishop Christopher Saunders presided at her funeral on December forever, but was required to go to Bindoon Boys Town near Perth Ð 29. “Sr Scholly was a passionate woman…” he said. “She was moving between Bindoon and New Norcia orphanage for some years. passionate about everything. She was passionate about her work, her She taught the children sewing and cooking, helping to lift up their love for the people, her love for the Church. She had suffered during lives. the Civil War in Spain before becoming a Benedictine Sister and such In 1965 her dream was achieved of returning north to her beloved suffering made her, not bitter but rather compassionate towards the Kalumburu aboriginals. From this time her days and nights were filled sufferings of others. She loved with every bit of her ability the people with care and concern for the people. Teaching the children, nursing, she served and God whom she praised faithfully and adored as she assisting as midwife - with long nights in the clinic - cooking, sewing, lived out her consecrated life happily at home in Kalumburu. She baking, caring for fowls, looking after the church Ð her days for God never sought comforts or luxuries for herself. She lived simply and were indeed well filled. considered herself privileged to be part of the Church, the mystical As the years passed mobility became a problem for Sr Scholly and body of Christ, so that she might serve God in humility and she took to riding a quad bike which zoomed around the aboriginal faithfulness. settlement amongst the people who loved her and delighted to see her. “It was typical of her that the night she fell she was up late praying She was also a favourite with tourists and photographers. Photos of for the Kalumburu boys in prison and for their families. When I her on her motor bike have spread all over Australia, in many visited her in hospital she recounted the words of St Theresa of Avila magazines. ‘Well Lord, if this is how you treat your friends, no wonder you don’t The last visit of Sr Scholly to Spain was in 1999. Her one and have many.’ This was followed by a bout of that infectious laughter only niece asked her if she would still go back to Kalumburu. The for which she was famous. Those beautiful black eyes flashed with joy answer was ‘of course’ adding that Kalumburu was her place and she and a touch of mischief. had no intention of leaving it. She loved Kalumburu and its people. “She taught us so much, all of us, by her prayer filled life of It was because she had devoted her life unselfishly to others sacrifice. Her example of plain honest goodness was an inspiration to showing never ending care and concern for them that she was anyone who wants to do God’s will and serve Him faithfully. nominated and received an Order of Australia Medal in 1995. Whatever she did, she did for the love of God.” In her latter days Sr Scholly suffered from many illnesses and took seven different tablets every morning and evening. She used to say, May she rest in peace. “These tablets are very clever. I take them all together and they know

8 • Kimberley Community Profile • MARCH 2008 Media Watch

The Catholic Bishops of Australia have urged the new Federal Government to commit itself to addressing the fundamental causes of entrenched disadvantage in Indigenous communities. The Bishops said the looked forward to working with the Federal Government, the Northern Territory Government and indigenous Catholic Bishops urge new Federal communities to improve the situation of indigenous peoples. The Bishops said that any response must be designed and implemented to Government to commit to take into account the particular circumstances of different communities. addressing entrenched disadvantage We now urge the Federal Government to pursue the even more challenging task of addressing the underlying causes of disadvantage in our in Indigenous communities indigenous communities. “In this way the healing process required at the heart of our nation can be furthered.” Unique Degree Course to Raise Iconic New Cathedral for Bunbury Plans for Awareness of Indigenous Issues Bunbury’s new The University of Notre Catholic Cathedral Dame Australia Broome Campus have been released is offering a Bachelor of Arts by The Roman (Major in Aboriginal Studies) Catholic Bishop of course in 2008. Bunbury, the Most The new degree course has an Reverend Gerard J emphasis on Aboriginal Studies Holohan. The new with a range of elective units to Cathedral forms be chosen from the areas of Legal part of the Studies, Social Justice Studies, rebuilding of the Politics, Psychology and Cathedral precinct Deputy Vice Chancellor, Sociology. The new degree which was Sr Sonia Wagner, SGS. continues the University’s extensively Artist’s impression of the new Cathedral. mission as a Campus of Reconciliation. damaged by a Photo: Courtesy Diocese of Bunbury. The course is focused on developing awareness of the historical, tornado that ripped social and legal areas which impact on the participation of Aboriginal through Bunbury on 16th May 2005. and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australian society. The course Releasing the plans, Bishop Holohan said the design is a also raises students’ awareness of the important role of individuals, and reflection of extensive community wide consultation undertaken society in general, in addressing issues facing . following the demolition of the former St Patrick’s Cathedral. “I am very pleased to be able to say that the new Bunbury Religious appeal to new PM to speak Catholic Cathedral design reflects faithfully the wishes of the general to the heart of Australia community of the South West, and of the Catholic community” said Bishop Holohan when releasing artist’s impressions and the model of Australia’s Catholic Religious the Cathedral for public comment. have appealed to the nation’s new Prime Minister to speak to what is good and just in people’s hearts, Catholic Church welcomes inviting all Australians to become better as people and as a nation. breakthrough in In an open letter to Mr Kevin Rudd, the President of Catholic ethical stem cell Religious Australia, Fr Mark Raper SJ, says that the 8000 Religious research Catholic nuns, brothers and priests in Australia are looking to the new The discovery by scientists that Government to lead the nation into potent stem cells can be obtained Fr Mark Raper, SJ. more just relationships. from human skin was a welcome They expect the Government to address questions that reach breakthrough in the search for ethical beyond a preoccupation with economic prosperity. ways to combat serious disease, the Catholic Church said today. While such questions would “touch the respect due to the human Archbishop Philip Wilson of Adelaide dignity of all Australians”, Fr Raper’s letter pays special attention to Australian Catholic Bishops people most marginalised, in Australia and internationally. Conference President, Archbishop Philip Wilson of Adelaide, said the In offering the experience and expertise of Australia’s Religious, discovery by researchers in Japan and the United States should signal he asks for “the necessary symbolic acts of recognition and an an end to the destruction of embryos in research. apology for past injustices” for Indigenous Australians as well as for “Here we have scientists discovering that human skin cells can be programs to address problems in life expectancy, health care access, transformed into stem cells which have huge potential for curing a housing, education and employment. range of serious diseases,” Archbishop Wilson said.

Kimberley Community Profile • MARCH 2008 9 National Apology Congratulations to those for whom the National Apology was intended. It was a long time coming but a remarkable moment for all the nation when we heard it. Viewpoint

By Bishop Christopher Saunders DD Any love story means being ready to say ‘sorry’ and we all need to hear it Back in 1970 a soppy movie will not alter the injustices of stolen generation laws wonder called Love Story was the hit of the past, it will not undo the at their complicity and the year. The star, Ali McGraw, damage caused to innocent acknowledge their own pressing “The trip was a very says to her husband, ‘Love people, but it will signal obligation to remove the emotional yet joyous journey for means never having to say publicly that what was done to indignities and sadness caused those who attended, bringing back you’re sorry’. The movie was a the children and their families by the unfair treatment of painful memories yet allowing real tear-jerker and was the was wrong. The policy of innocents. You see, both them to be a part of the healing subject of talk-back programs, removing children from their parties to this injustice need to that happened in Canberra. Many endless letters to the editor, families was a grievous error of be liberated and healed. Saying of our group wept tears of joy and newspaper columns, schools’ judgement, an exercise in sorry on 13th February was pain as they witnessed history in senior discussion groups and a arrogance and racism, a important for all of us. the making, made even more host of other popular forums. mistaken notion of genuine powerful by the manner in which However, the notion that you care. Those things and more. ‘Sorry’ is more than a word. Mr Rudd delivered his speech, never had to say sorry to When you have wronged When genuinely offered it apologising not just once, but on someone you loved, even when someone your relationship is evokes hope for a new several occasions to the Stolen you wronged them, did not impaired and to a degree beginning and the start of a Generation. Many of them also stand up under serious scrutiny. broken. Such brokenness is reformed, healing relationship got the opportunity to speak to the Words are important for human indeed inter-generational both between those who collectively Prime Minister and to thank him beings. What we say is indeed for the victims and the acted oppressively, even if in personally (and get his autograph). significant, particularly if perpetrators. That one race, ignorance, and those who were It is certainly a trip that they will whatever we are saying is about one group, in our society could oppressed. Mr Rudd is to be long remember and also one that relationships, and love in its be lawfully singled out for congratulated for saying the they have come back to share with many forms is at the core of all unjust treatment by another, word ‘sorry’, signifying an members of their family and healthy relationships. So too is more powerful group, no matter outstretched hand, given in friends. respect. the mixed motives of the day, friendship and, please God, “The Catholic Church in the The apology to the Stolen weighs heavily upon those who responded to by forgiveness. Kimberley played an important Generations that was delivered suffered and upon their ‘New beginnings’ is a place role in the lives of the Kimberley in Canberra by Prime Minister descendants. The latter often where we all need to meet if we Stolen Generation people, Rudd on behalf of the lament the pain of their loved are to grow as a nation that especially the St John of God Parliament was an overdue act parents and grandparents and Nuns, the Brothers and the Fathers treasures equality and fosters of respect. It needed to be said wonder at the family history, and they were all fondly love. Love means being always to those who were wrongfully and sometimes the identity, now remembered throughout the day.” separated from their mothers lost forever. On the other hand, prepared to say ‘Sorry’, to ask - Mark Bin Bakar of the Stolen and their families. It was the the descendants of those who for forgiveness and to be right and just thing to do. It sanctioned the policy of the forgiven. Generation Committee.

10 • Kimberley Community Profile • MARCH 2008 Apology to Australia’s Office of Justice, Indigenous Peoples Ecology and Peace -Mr RUDD (Griffith – Prime Minister) I move: Br Shane Wood, CFC, Co-ordinator. That today we honour the Indigenous peoples of this land, the oldest continuing cultures in human history. An act of reconciliation We reflect on their past mistreatment. Much has been written and will not imagine what it would be We reflect in particular on the mistreatment of those who were spoken about the national like if these deeds had been done – this blemished chapter in our nation’s history. apology to the Aboriginal people to them or members of their own The time has now come for the nation to turn a new page in Australia’s history by righting the wrongs of the past and so moving separated from their families, families. Amongst these are even forward with confidence to the future. culture, language and land under some of our Western Australian We apologise for the laws and policies of successive Parliaments past State Government policies. federal representatives. Even and governments that have inflicted profound grief, suffering and loss Many people, both Indigenous though thankfully they appear to on these our fellow Australians. and non-Indigenous, have been be out of step with the vast We apologise especially for the removal of Aboriginal and Torres working and waiting for this act majority of their colleagues on Strait Islander children from their families, their communities and their country. of reconciliation to be done for both sides of politics, at least they For the pain, suffering and hurt of these Stolen Generations, their many years. This was certainly had the courage of their descendants and for their families left behind, we say sorry. the strong recommendation from convictions to absent themselves To the mothers and the fathers, the brothers and the sisters, for the the Bringing Them Home Report from the chamber during the breaking up of families and communities, we say sorry. tabled in the national parliament proceedings on the 13th of And for the indignity and degradation thus inflicted on a proud in June 1997. February and have had their people and a proud culture, we say sorry. We the Parliament of Australia respectfully request that this apology It has been an unfortunate absence noted. Somewhere in be received in the spirit in which it is offered as part of the healing of and sad fact that the national the future we will need to find a the nation. governments since then found way to bring all of these people For the future we take heart; resolving that this new page in the this symbolic but necessary act along with the majority who see history of our great Kimberley people impossible to perform, and by so the need to walk and work attended Canberra for doing prolonged the agony, together for a better future for us the National Apology suffering and indignity all. to the Stolen experienced by those taken and All of this aside, we all still Generation. From left, their descendents for a period that have a huge task ahead of us to Phyllis Bin Bakar, was longer than was necessary. support in whatever way we can Daisy Howard, This has delayed the process of the practical steps we need to Veronica McKeon, Philomena Lands, healing and reconciliation that we continue to take to ‘close the gap’ Maggie Lands and as a nation have needed in order between the standards of living Glynis Watt. Photo: to move forward from a position enjoyed by the majority of T Bin Bakar. of a shared understanding of the Australians and that which are truth of our history. endured by many Indigenous continent can now be written. Even now, there are many people. I hope that the We today take this first step by acknowledging the past and laying non-Indigenous Australians who determination of the new claim to a future that embraces all Australians. A future where this Parliament resolves that the injustices of the cannot accept the need for the Government to work past must never, never happen again. apology and continue to suffer cooperatively with their political A future where we harness the determination of all Australians, under the misunderstandings and opponents and Aboriginal Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to close the gap that lies between us in myths put about largely, but not communities will be strongly life expectancy, educational achievement and economic opportunity. solely, by comfortable, middle- supported so that the targets set A future where we embrace the possibility of new solutions to class non-Indigenous Australians by the Government for enduring problems where old approaches have failed. A future based on mutual respect, mutual resolve and mutual who cannot or significant improvement can be responsibility. achieved. A future where all Australians, whatever their origins, are truly In a letter to the Stolen Generation Committee Bishop Saunders equal partners, with equal opportunities and with an equal stake in expressed his congratulations to them for receiving what was justly theirs – a shaping the next chapter in the history of this great country, Australia. national apology. … To the stolen generations, I say the following: as Prime Minister “The Diocese of Broome published an apology to the Stolen Generation in of Australia, I am sorry. On behalf of the government of Australia, I am 1996” the Bishop said. “I had hoped that the Government’s apology would sorry. On behalf of the parliament of Australia, I am sorry. I offer you follow but at one stage in recent times I thought this day would never come. this apology without qualification. We apologise for the hurt, the pain “This apology offers a hope for a new deal, a new beginning not only for and suffering that we, the parliament, have caused you by the laws that those of the Stolen Generation and their descendants but for all indigenous previous parliaments have enacted. We apologise for the indignity, the people in Australia. W e also are hopeful that this long awaited word that was degradation and the humiliation these laws embodied. We offer this so slow in coming will help to forge a just, respectful, healthy and mature apology to the mothers, the fathers, the brothers, the sisters, the families relationship between indigenous and and the communities whose lives were ripped apart by the actions of non-indigenous people in Australia in successive governments under successive parliaments. the future.” ... It is for the nation to bring the first two centuries of our settled history to a close, as we begin a new chapter.

Kimberley Community Profile • MARCH 2008 11 A Walk in the Towards a new Cathedral Community members of Warmun in the East Kimberley, met Wilderness — PART 2 towards the end of 2007 as part of the ongoing education and consultation process for the new cathedral project. Friday 21st July with Tony Treacy Winnie Budarria, of Warmun Exploring the community, and Sr Alma Cabassi Kimberley up close rsj sing the ‘old hymns’ This article is Part Two from as memories were Tony Treacy, Principal of St. sparked at the Mary’s College Broome, who session held in Warmun. undertook a trek through Photo: J O’Brien, sgs. the wilds of the Kimberley during his long service leave Polly Widaidjil, in 2006. at the Waringarri Arts Whilst my boots are well Centre in Warmun and truly broken in I have not explained her worn them on this kind of painting of a surface before and getting used new cathedral to them is going to take some These boots are made for walking. Photo: T.Treacy. for the Diocese doing as they seem so big and of Broome. hard on the edges which easily Following their own tracks of Photo: J O’Brien, sgs. slip from rock surfaces. Also it independence each has work, seems impossible to walk quietly and for the eldest, Dominic, in these things and already family commitments, that Catholic Diocese of Broome before reaching our camp site a preclude them from joining us. I half dozen crocs have heard me wonder if for them this place has awarded federal Community coming and made their escape been relegated to the realms of before I could sight them. I childhood never to be visited Heritage Grant enjoy going bare foot and being again save for the odd able to creep up and observe the reminiscence at a family residents of the river without gathering across the expanses of them being aware of my our family dining table. presence. As the years of middle age With my walking thoughts seem to have overtaken me by adrift to who knows where, stealth, I contemplate the 300m from our family camp I mystery of the time thief who unexpectedly came across some somehow accessed a window to tracks made by the children. my thirty year old life and Immediately the river took on an absconded with the next twenty aspect of loneliness as the years leaving me bemused that silence contrasted with the suddenly I am fifty and previous days of joyful sounds bewildered that fifty ever could and the busy activity of six have seemed so old. Apart from Photo: Courtesy National Library of Australia. children enjoying the freedom the frenetic activity having spent and delights of life beside a the majority of the past twenty The Diocese of Broome has supporting the effort to preserve the river. This place has been one of years engaged in school been awarded a federal Community Diocesan Archives at the grassroots our main getaway destinations, a administration and raising nine Heritage Grant to fund a level. “The grant provides the source of enjoyment which has children of our own and a few preservation needs assessment of funds and the workshop the contributed to the collective others not ours, this elusive the historic Diocesan archive and a expertise to help us protect our memory of our family for the passing of time is apparent to me preservation training workshop. collection and make it accessible past twenty years. Pondering as I more in my altered world view The grant was announced at the while it remains in the local walked, a kaleidoscope of than the multiplication of National Library of Australia, context,” she said. A two day memories of family and special greying hairs on the side of my Canberra, on Tuesday, 13 training workshop is planned for friends at this place caused me head. November 2007. the second quarter of 2008. to reflect on my three elder sons Mary Parnell, Finance Officer Above, Mary Parnell (R) who were not with us this time. [Ed. To be continued next issue] with the Diocese of Broome, said accepted the award on behalf of the the grant was important in Diocese of Broome.

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BALGO FITZROY CROSSING Apology has special Fr Paul visits Fr Paul Boyers, Parish Priest of Holy Rosary Parish, Derby, visits significance for Balgo artist the community of Fitzroy Crossing on a regular basis. He is seen here with, from left, parishioners Pat Webb, Rosa Biemmi and Emilia For Balgo artist and senior law woman Bai Bai Napangarti, the Biemmi Beurteaux as the community prepares to celebrate Mass. apology by the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has special significance as her glass coolamon was the gift the Prime Minister presented to the Speaker of the House during the proceedings. The glass coolamon depicting country near Yagga Yagga south of Balgo was created in 2005 during a series of glass workshops held by glass artist Kirstie Rea at the Warlayirti Artists glass studio in Balgo. Bai Bai had a big smile on her face as she watched the ceremony and saw her coolamon become a symbolic part of Aboriginal history.

Photo: M Smith. DERBY Australian Citizen Derby parishioner Maria Dmborenea recently became an Australian Citizen. Maria is pictured here with some of her friends following the ceremony held in Derby.

Photo: S Clifford.

RINGER SOAK Food for the Journey Through Life Before returning to High Schools in Perth, Coolgardie and Wollongong, nine young people from the community at Yaruman/Ringer Soak in the East Kimberley took the opportunity to spend two days of intensive preparation before making their First Confession and First Communion on Sunday 14 October 2007. Those receiving the Sacraments for the first time were, Jesse James Deegan (Halls Creek) and Anselm Rex, Ethan Seela, James Seela, John From left are Pat Webb, Janet Alviss, Bernadette Russ, Fredrick Russ and Maria with Shire President Elsia Archer and Father Paul Boyers, Parish Priest of Holy Rosary Parish, Derby. Tchooga, Gwenda Seela, Samantha Gordon, Sarita Rex and Rekeisha Photo: M Connolly CSSp. Tchooga. HALLS CREEK Ash Wednesday

Michael Mosquito received the ashes from Fr Bill Christy, CSSp when Mass was celebrated, in Halls Creek Parish, for Ash Wednesday. The School and local community were on hand to support them. Photo: J Gaffney. Photo: M Deblegiers.

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KALUMBURU KUNUNURRA Peter travels north for funeral School of the Air pupil It is thirty years since Peter Clement (L) was last in Kalumburu, but he did not want to miss the funeral of Sr Scholly. Along with the Bishop and Moses Karadada (R) he travelled to the remote north completes HSC Kimberley settlement by air. Rebecca Henggeler lives with her family on Kachana Station, in a remote area of the Kununurra Parish, and completed her HSC in 2007. This all the more remarkable as Rebecca carried out all her schooling years as a pupil of School of the Air.

Photo: CAS. GIBB RIVER Community gathers By N Goodwin RSJ On the 13th February all the community members of Gibb River, after watching the Prime Minister delivering his apology speech on the Photo: J O’Brien sgs. television, gathered at Wanalirri Catholic School. During the introductory prayer service some of the points the Prime LA GRANGE-BIGYADANGA Minister spoke were read out again. It was a very moving experience to hear these words and to be part of this historical event. The group First person to complete prayed for all the Stolen Generation, for healing and for reconciliation and for a new start for the future between Indigenous and Non- Indigenous peoples. Many stories about the good and bad things that HSC from Bidyadanga had happened in their lives were shared around a wonderful late breakfast. This meeting was two-fold in that it was a great way for the community and the two new teachers to get to know each other. Sr Nola Goodwin (Principal) and Ann Bell are new arrivals in the community, so it was a great time of sharing.

Photo: K Farrell.

Virginia Thomas from La Grange-Bidydanga, south of Broome, graduated from MacKillop College Bathurst with her Higher School Certificate in 2007. Virginia has been a boarding student at Perthville in NSW for the past three years and is the first young person from Bidyadanga to complete her HSC. She is seen here with one of the Photo: A Bell. major works she submitted for her exams.

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BALGO BEAGLE BAY Blessings on Ash Wednesday New teachers welcomed

Church Leader, Tossie Baadjo, and Fr Eugene, Parish Priest, of Balgo Parish bless children of Luurnpa Catholic School at Mass on Ash Wednesday. Photo: G Kennewell fsc. First day at school

Photo: D Ponsford.

Six new teachers were welcomed to Sacred Heart School in Beagle Bay on the Dampier Peninsula for the 2008 school year. From New Zealand and various parts of Australia they are, from left (back) Sharon Jones, Janice O’Keefe, Bernie O’Keefe (front) Martin Jones, Katrina van de Water and Amy Carty.

DERBY First Australians honoured

Happy little students of Luurnpa Catholic School in Balgo, East Kimberley, on their first day at school. Photo: G Kennewell fsc. New staff welcomed

Photo: M Scanlon sgs. Students of Holy Rosary School joined parishioners of Holy Rosary Parish in celebrating ‘Sorry’ day in February 2008. With water and Photo: G Kennewell fsc. incense, prayer and song, a plaque was blessed and placed outside Holy Originally from Zimbabwe, Tenday and Fiona Mumkogo with their Rosary Church in Derby. The plaque acknowledges and honours the children, Brenton, Kagen and Kiah, have just commenced their first first people of this ‘country’. Gathered at the plaque are parishioner, year at Luurnpa Catholic School. They received a rousing welcome at Leena Fraser with school children (back) Letisha Cole-Bradfield, and the local community induction. Tenday works in the Adult Education from left, Shazeena Taylor, Sophie Mumford, Matilda Ogilvie-Dia, Centre and Fiona with the secondary students. Jasmine Mills and Kelsey Palmer.

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BROOME Centenary Year After school netball During 2007 three teams of St Mary’s College students participated in an after school netball competition held at BRAC. The teams, which consisted of students from Years 8-11, were Pearlers, Frangipanis and JB’s Stars.

Photo: J Brown.

KUNUNURRA

Ethan Ganino, left, and Audrey Young enjoy a long cool drink from the drinking taps at New Teachers join St Joseph’s St Mary’s College Broome. Photo: J Cambridge. The new school year at St Mary’s College in Broome has started in a very positive way for all students and staff with a school Mass on Ash Wednesday. 2008 is the Centenary Year of the College, and so it promises to be a very special year for the school and wider community with a week of celebrations commencing in the last week in July. Receiving the ashes

Photo: T Fyfe. A Commissioning Mass was celebrated in early February by Parish Priest, Fr Patrick de Silva, in St Vincent Pallotti Church, Kununurra, to welcome new staff to St Joseph’s School, Kununurra. From left are Susan Scott, Mary Sibosado, Helen Moir, Fr Patrick, Sr Catherine Warner PBVM (Principal), Christine Terrantroy, Craig Arkell, Lauren Howell, Annalisa Hutton and Zoe Lucas WYNDHAM Apology Day Ceremony Students, staff and families of St Joseph’s School, Wyndham, Receiving the ashes from teacher, Lisa Murray-Smith are, from left, Jasmine Cassidy, William Costantino and Tessa Bergmann. Photo: B Kane. gathered on Wednesday February 13 to witness the Prime Minister, Mr Kevin Rudd, officially say ‘Sorry’ to the Stolen Generation. This historic occasion was welcomed by all and has set in place a path towards true reconciliation. The school community joined together to say special prayers, raise the flags, and share in an Apology Day afternoon tea.

With the Australian Flag – Tye Yeeda, the Aboriginal Flag – Jesse Yates, and the Torres Strait Island Flag – Junior Barry Bradshaw. Shenae Ieraci is signed with the ashes by Fr Richard at the College Mass held at St Photo: Mary’s College Broome on Ash Wednesday. Photo: A. Mitchell M Farrell.

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RED HILL Healthy Food Report Day Warlawurru Catholic School held its final Report Day for 2007 in December. A high percentage of students had at least one family member there to receive their school reports. Parents and families visited classrooms Photo: D Savoia. to see displays of work and to read Philomena Minga, left, and Kylicia Lightning prepare healthy meals favourite stories Abraham was happy to have Dad, Ross Ryder, there when he each day for the students at Warlawurru Catholic School, Red Hill. with their children. collected his school report. Photo: D Savoia MULAN Parents spoke with teachers and From the cool of the south Teaching Assistants about their children’s progress and saw first-hand the good results possible when children attend school regularly. The day was a great success, fittingly finishing with a barbecue lunch.

Walter with his Dad, Wally Dann, in the classroom at Warlawurru. Photo: D Savoi Cooking skills

Photo: P Cowan.

The new teachers at John Pujajangka-Piyirn School in Mulan have travelled from the cool of the south to the heat of the desert. Kasmira Kay (left) and Emily Symons are from Tasmania and David Maskell from Victoria. Santa visits Mulan John Pujajangka- Piyirn School in Mulan, East Kimberley, ended the 2007 school year with a Liturgy and Christmas party. Kirsty Mandijarra receives her gift from Father Photo: D Savoia. Christmas, otherwise known as John Gordon. Rosanne Marwick passes on cooking skills to her Senior Primary students (from left) Casey Johnstone, Tori McDonald and Narshon Photo: P Cowan. Dobbs at Warlawurru Catholic School Red Hill, in Halls Creek.

Kimberley Community Profile • MARCH 2008 17 18 • Kimberley Community Profile • MARCH 2008 WYD08 — WORLD YOUTH DAY Award winning set designer takes centre stage World Youth Day Sydney Benedict XVI and will be the set for one of the world’s 2008 (WYD08) organisers are televised live to audiences in most renowned scenes, I am delighted to announce Michael Australia and overseas. looking forward to rising to Scott-Mitchell as the Set In his role, Michael will what may be my greatest design Designer for the Stations of the design 14 separate sets to depict challenge yet,’ said Michael. Cross production. the last stages of Jesus’ life, also Michael’s best known work The event Ð hosted by the known as The Passion of Christ. Catholic Church, but open to all ‘With a potential global is designing the Cauldron and Ð will mark the first visit to audience of millions of viewers Ceremonial Stage for the Australia by His Holiness Pope and the opportunity to design Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

Photo: M Scott-Mitchell (Courtesy WYD08).

Follow the Cross and Icon Commemorative as they travel throughout Australia by logging on to the coins featuring World Youth Day website www.wyd2008.org The WYD Cross and Icon Pope planned for will be in the Diocese of Broome from the 19th to 27th June, 2008. This will be a great opportunity for WYD08 all our young people to be involved in carrying the Cross and Icon and also to spend some time in prayer and reflection. The Perth Mint released a world Youth Day Sydney 2008 Important facts about the World Youth Day Cross and Icon (WYD08) commemorative coin range on 2 January 2008 to celebrate ¥ The WYD Cross the first visit by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to Australia. and Icon are the WYD08 Chief Operating Officer, Mr Danny Casey, believes the most significant limited mintage coins will prove popular among both Australians and tangible symbols of international visitors wishing to preserve the memory of this historic WYD. event. ¥ Pope John Paul II entrusted the Cross to the young people of the world in 1984, to be carried as a symbol of WYD08 releases Mass Christ’s love for humanity. ¥ The WYD Cross is accompanied by the Icon of Our Lady, a copy of the ancient paintings of Salus Populi Romani (Protectress of Setting for Australian the Roman people). ¥ Pope John Paul II gave the Icon of Our Lady as a second gift to parishes young people in 2003 to accompany the Cross. World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (WYD08) organisers have Young pilgrims from Our Lady Queen released a parish version of the official Mass Setting of Peace Parish, Broome along with their commissioned by George Palmer. The official Mass Setting will be parish priests, Fr Daniel and Fr Richard, are performed during the major WYD08 Masses. preparing themselves spiritually in being The Parish Setting is available on the WYD08 website: present with Christ at ‘Holy Hour’. The (www.wyd2008.org/wydmass) for parishes to learn and perform in hour is made up of a reading, prayer, song the lead-up to WYD08. and reflection. When in Sydney the WYD The Parish Setting will help parishes become familiar with the pilgrims will also experience a ‘Holy official Mass Setting when it is performed for His Holiness Pope Hour’ attending the huge event with other Benedict XVI and the hundreds and thousands of youth in July. young people.

For more information: Contact Erica Bernard at the Kimberley World Youth Day Office - tel: 08 9192 1060 or 0427 970 028 email: [email protected] website: www.wyd2008.org 23rd March 2008... just 114 days to go!

Kimberley Community Profile • MARCH 2008 19 Left: Jemma Unghango (L) prepared young dancers from Kalumburu who formed a guard of honour at Sister Schollie’s funeral. From left, back, Scott Williams, Justin Djanghara, Ildephonse Cheinmora and Douglas Clements and front, Maggie Captain, Florentina Waina, Desley Gallagher, Martina Karadada and Halijah Williams. Photo: CAS. 29.12.07

Above: It’s back to school at St John’s College Darwin for three Mulan students who flew by charter from the East Kimberley community to Kununurra to catch the jet north. Abraham Calyon (L) with Elton and Travis Fernandez. Photo: P Cowan.

Below: Two new ‘manikins’ have been purchased for the Notre Dame School of Nursing. Funds were raised for the project by Matso’s Classic Car Run sponsors Kim & Martin Peirson-Jones (L) and Peter Howell (R) of Nexus Transport. Bishop Christopher Saunders (far right) also viewed the computerized ‘patients’ and conducted a blessing at the laboratory. Photo: M Doyle. 20.02.08

Above: Sacred Heart School in Beagle Bay celebrated with a School Mass on Ash Wednesday. Izareeyah Howard from Year 6/7 Class read the Prayers of the Faithful while the celebrant, Fr Raymond, was seen here in Sacred Heart Church with Fr Dan O’Donovan. Photo: K Bin Jalil. 06.02.08

Right: Some of those who flew to Canberra for the National Apology to the Stolen Generation included, from left, Tania Bin Bakar, Ernie Sarah, Keith Kitchener, Mark Bin Bakar, Phyllis Bin Bakar, Daisy Howard and Ruby Rose. Photo: CAS. 11.02.08 DESIGN BY RED LOGIC DESIGN, BROOME W.A. 6725 DESIGN BY RED LOGIC DESIGN, BROOME W.A.