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Diocese of Broome Jubilee Mass - 2 June 2016

Front, from left, Yeison Cruz, Bishop Saunders and Fr Marcello Parra Gonzalez

Back, from left, Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllano, Archbishop of

Perth Timothy Costelloe SDB

Calendar of Events

‘See, now is the acceptable time;

See, now is the day of salvation.’ 2 Corinthians 6:2

World Youth Day Legacy CrossConfirm dates with your local Parish Priest From 23 JulyBalgo, Billiluna, Mulan Dates TBCHalls Creek, Ringer Soak Date TBCBroome August 15/16Kalumburu August 21Derby Date TBCBroomeNovember 18-25Dampier Peninsula

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When the Jubilee Mass began people representing the many communities of the Kimberley, processed into the Broome Civic Centre on June 2nd taking with them water from their home-towns and villages. With dignity and purpose they poured that water from their decorated containers into the large beautifully painted Holy Water Font that rested at the foot of the sanctuary. Just as the waters mingled in that bowl to become one, so too were gathered as one almost a thousand people from various parts of the vast Kimberley Mission and from outside the region too. They joined in communion of mind and heart to celebrate with joy the fiftieth anniversary of the Diocese of Broome. I am sure that the celebration of this memorable Jubilee Eucharist exceeded our greatest expectations and that is due in great part to the wonderful work done in preparation for the event and the effort of people to excel in every contribution made to the celebration. However, it was also most evident to all who were there that the gathering was blessed by the Lord in a special way. His Grace was upon us that night when we praised His holy name in gratitude for His gifts to us as a local Church. This was after all a Mass of Thanksgiving and we did it to the best of our ability. I was privileged to celebrate the Jubilee Mass with the Holy Father’s representative in Australia, the Papal Nuncio, His

Excellency, Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana from Canberra, and other bishops from Australia and Bishop Cornelius Korir from Eldoret Diocese in Kenya. It was indeed a time for gratitude and celebration. I give thanks to almighty God for my forty years as a priest and my twenty years as Bishop of Broome and the Kimberley, and I remembered those moments on our Jubilee night. To have been present as we celebrated the fiftieth anniversary, the Golden Jubilee, of the Diocese of Broome was an outstanding privilege for which I will always be thankful. I hope the beauty of that moment will be a long lasting memory for us all.Our celebration of the Jubilee Year continues in various forms and in various ways throughout the Diocese. The Year of Mercy too we recall now and until the Feast of Christ the King in November. Happily the two Holy Years – of Mercy and of Golden Jubilee – continue to complement each other. Let us not cease to pray for the Diocese and for each other that this Graced Year may be a time when we shall grow ever closer to the Lord.

Travelling Art Exhibition -Christof and Balgo Banners Collection25 - 26 July Derby Civic Centre 9 am - 4 pm daily30 -31 July Halls Creek Halls 9 am - 4 pm dailyKununurra TBC

24 September - 9 OctoberPilgrimage to Rome and the Holy Land

20 NovemberDiocese Jubilee and Year of Mercy closing ceremony

The Jubilee - A Graced Time in Our Church

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Dear Friends in Christ. The Jubilee Mass, attended by almost one thousand people, was a most memorable occasion celebrated with a beautiful Liturgy in the makeshift Church set up in the main hall at the Broome Civic Centre on June 2nd. The celebrations included major contributions from the communities of Bidyadanga-La Grange, the Peninsula, Balgo-Kutjungka, Kalumburu, Warmun, Gibb River, Derby, Halls Creek, Ringer Soak, Kununurra-Wyndham and Broome. Annette Lands repainted the holy water bowl at the centre of the altar. Dianne Appleby welcomed people to country while Maureen Yanawana and Madeleine Jadai named the communities present making those representatives feel much at home. The accomplished Broome Cathedral choir and musicians were ably assisted by a number of Community groups and St Mary’s College kindly provided ushers and others to deal with the complexity of detail that results from staging such an event. There were also some inspiring dancers from St Mary’s College who ‘prayed’ a liturgical dance fitting for the dignity of the Mass, while earlier in the Liturgy, the Gospel was danced-in by three young Aboriginal men from Kalumburu suitably painted in ochre, accompanied by Robert Dann on didgeridoo. Groups from all over the Kimberley brought gifts as remembrances of the evening while people read prayers of the faithful in their local language. The Sign of the Cross at the beginning of the Mass was in Yawuru, the local Broome area language, as was the blessing at the conclusion of Mass. Father David Orr OSB assisted Sister Carmel Pilcher RSJ as the Liturgical Consultants who, along with the Vicar General Monsignor Paul Boyers and a very competent and hard working Committee, made sure that the various organizational tasks ran smoothly. Mr Matthew Hill was a pivotal director of arts and operations

and by means of his design and creativity the Hall looked simply splendid. He saw to it too that the event was well served by a wonderful video and audio system. Mr Tony Rogers from the Diocesan Office led a team of builders and workers that constructed the sanctuary and brought in furnishings including hundreds of chairs borrowed from Notre Dame University. The staff of Catholic Education WA were actively involved in the proceedings and thanks are due to local Regional Officer Ms Carol Guerts as well as Ms Erica Bernard who welcomed people to the Mass. The Priests and Principals and Pastoral Associates were supportive of this project for a Kimberley Mass from the first moments when the planning for the Jubilee began. I am beholden for their support and that of their staff who provided transport, in some instances from very remote locations, and fixed accommodation and meals for those in their care. Their efforts at moving people and providing for them in Broome was a magnificent contribution to the success of the evening. I would like to make special mention of the Principal of St Joseph’s School in Wyndham, Ms Naomi Martin, who’s missionary consciousness and talent gave rise to the magnificent hymn, ‘Now is the time,’ written and dedicated to the occasion. Thank you Naomi for that special moment that is now part of our story as Kimberley Mission. In addition I am much indebted to Jennifer Cambridge and her husband Barry, both of whom have spent hours and weeks connecting with people in remote areas of the Kimberley, being a support to people and parishes as they developed their own programs in honour of the Jubilee, and as they organized to attend the Jubilee mass in Broome. My thanks Jennifer and Barry for all your kindness, time and energy spent.Thanks to Kimberley Accommodation, Mangrove Hotel and

Cable Beach Club Resort which all provided accommodation for interstate and overseas guests who attended the celebrations, and Matsos Broome Brewery for their hospitality. Bev Kinney, Len Seabrook and Joan Pernich, Ivan Davies and Pat Walton were a a team of people who provided transport for the visiting Bishops. Sr Pat Rhatigan SSJG provided use of the Bernadine Room at the Sisters of St John of God Heritage Centre for vesting before mass, and extended the opening hours of the Centre so that more visitors had the opportunity to view the exhibition.Of special note are the staff in my office who have carried a great deal since the idea of a Kimberley Jubilee Mass started to become a reality. As we got closer to the event their tasks became more onerous and I am much indebted to them for their selfless generosity in applying themselves to the multiple chores that were loaded upon them.I would also like to make mention of a group from Notre Dame University who provided valuable assistance. I am thankful for their time and effort as well as the support of the Broome Campus Director Dr Julie Coffin.I offer a most sincere thank-you to everyone for their part in just being there at the Thanksgiving Mass. I trust you enjoyed this occasion of historical significance as much as I did. It was a Graced moment in our spiritual lives and in the life of our Church in the Kimberley. May all of our community in faith throughout the Kimberley rejoice in God’s choicest blessings poured out for us at this time of Jubilee.

With every good wish to all.

Yours Sincerely in Christ

With Thanks to All for Our Jubilee

The Diocese of Broome, Western Australia, urgently requires volunteers – couples and singles – to serve within the Diocese. Duties may include any of the following: cooking, working in stores, building and vehicle maintenance, housekeeping, book-keeping, transport and grounds maintenance. In return for being part of the team we o�er accommodation, living expenses and an allowance. Placements are preferred for a period of twelve months plus but a reduced time would be considered.

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For further details and an application form please contact the co-ordinator: Phone: 08 9192 1060 or email: [email protected] PO Box 76, BROOME WA 6725


As I write this, the federal election campaign is at about the halfway point. When you read it, we should know its outcome. So I’ll try my hardest to do more than simply rehashing election issues.

A significant – but scarcely noticed – contribution to the conversation around the election was the Australian Catholic Bishops’ statement ‘A Voice for the Voiceless’. In it, the Bishops observed that most of the discussion in the campaign would be about the economy, which is an issue that is vital to our national interest and demands mature management. However, the Bishops point out, there is a danger that ‘the economy can become a kind of false god to which even human beings have to be sacrificed. This leads to what the Pope has called the throwaway culture – a culture of over-consumption where all kinds of things are thrown away, wasted, even human beings. The voices of the thrown-away people will not be heard in the long and rowdy campaign.’

Among the victims of this throwaway culture, the statement says, are refugees and asylum seekers, Indigenous peoples, survivors of sexual abuse, victims of family violence, those in the womb, the elderly, those suffering mental illness and addiction, victims of sexual or workplace enslavement, and our desperately poor brothers and sisters beyond our shores.

(I should add that the challenges faced by older Australians are especially relevant here because this year’s Social Justice Statement will deal with exactly that topic. It is predicted that by the middle of the century, there will be twice the number of Australians aged 65 and over as there are now. A longer working life may benefit some people but others may be seriously disadvantaged. Poverty, loneliness and marginalisation in old age are real possibilities for too many Australians. These issues and more will be addressed in the Statement, which will be released in September.)

So far at least, as the Bishops foresaw, these ‘thrown-away’ people have remained unheard. With regard to refugees, neither major party has offered any substantial change to our cruel and destructive policies. There have been few or no proposals to tackle Indigenous poverty and marginalisation head-on. There has been some fiddling at the edges regarding superannuation entitlements, but little else to help vulnerable ageing Australians.

So clearly our political involvement can’t end just because the elections have. Once the often disillusioning process of campaigning and political pettiness has finished and we have a result, we will have hard questions to ask and answer. Are older Australians still subject to discrimination, marginalisation and abuse? Are Indigenous people still vastly more likely to experience illness, poverty and imprisonment? Are there still people left vulnerable in the workplace? Does Australia still shirk its responsibility to the desperate and needy in our region or offer asylum seekers anything better than summary and indefinite detention?

If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then many important members of our community remained without a voice. That is not what we should hope for either as Australians or as Catholics.

By Dr David Brennan, Editing and Publications Officer of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council

Office of Justice, Ecology and Peace

Hearing the voiceless


When culture and faith meetSimon and Damon Enosa, from the Torres Strait were present at the wedding of Gene James and Timena Tamwoy. Simon performed a dance after their wedding in the church grounds at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral in Broome.

On this feast of Mary we celebrate a special favour that God gave to Mary, our Mother.

The Assumption means that Mary was taken up into the glory of heaven not only with her soul, but also with her body.

Jesus, the Son of God was born from Mary's pure womb. So when Mary died, God the Father and Jesus would not let the body of the Mother of God be spoilt. This was her reward for her love of God and her years of faithful prayers and suffering.

Now Mary is in heaven. She is queen of heaven and earth. She is the Mother of Jesus' Church and queen of apostles. Every time Mary asks Jesus to give us graces, he listens to her request.

After the resurrection from the dead, we, too, can go to heaven with our bodies. Our bodies will be perfect. They will not suffer illness anymore. They will not need any more food and drink to keep alive. They will be beautiful and splendid!

If we use our bodies now to do good, those bodies will share in our heavenly reward.

As we celebrate the feast day of Mary, we can ask our Blessed Mother Mary to guide, protect and care for us.

Saint NewsAssumption of The Blessed Virgin MaryFeast Day: August 15


Briefly Speaking

New Kids on the Block1. Born on 25 May in Kununurra was Ainsley

Jerroldine daughter of Bernadette and Ainsley. Ainsley is in the arms of her big brother Dreylin Ainsley. Photo: Fr J Nyongesa

2. Kurt born on 18 May 2016 to Trevor and Roberta, in Kalumburu. Photo: A Rohr

3. Born in Warmun was Zenneth John Calvin Cox jnr, son of Sharleya and Zenneth. Photo: Sr J Murphy rsj

4. Baby, Hozea Banks was smoked recently at the Holy Place in Warmun. Photo: Sr J Murphy rsj

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LEFT: Gene and Timena James were married by Bishop Saunders at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral in Broome on 10 June 2016. Photo: CAS

RIGHT: Many happy returns to twins Vicki (L) and Raylene McKenna of Broome who recently celebrated their 50th birthday. Photo: CAS

LEFT: Bishop Cornelius Korir, Bishop of Eldoret, Kenya (C), and Assumption Sisters, Sr Veronica Jemanyur Rop, Superior General (L), and Sr Jane Khamadi Matekwa (R), in charge of Pastoral and Evangelisation, were recently in the Kimberley for the Jubilee Celebrations. Photo: CAS

BELOW: His Excellency Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllano, Apostolic Nuncio to Australia, was recently in Broome for the Jubilee Celebrations. Photo: CAS


2016 Project Compassion Fundraising in the Kimberley

Caritas

Pope Francis has used an address to the national directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies to celebrate the life mission of Father Paolo Manna. In his speech in June at the closing of this year’s General Assembly, which coincided with the centenary of the Pontifical Missionary Union, Pope Francis spoke of the lasting legacy of its founder.“Through the intuition of Blessed Paolo Manna and the

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Pope Francis tells Pontifical Mission Societies: “Mission makes the Church"

The people of the Kimberley have long been generous in their efforts to raise funds for Project Compassion, the Lenten Appeal for Caritas, the development arm of the Catholic Church in the

mediation of the Apostolic See, the Holy Spirit has led the Church to have every understanding of her own missionary nature…”The Pope went on to say that this was indeed one of the most important aspects of the Church. “Mission makes the Church, and keeps her faithful to the salvific will of God,” said the Pope, while also using the address to urge a commitment to “permanent formation in mission” from all present.While of course drawing on the mission of the Blessed Paolo Manna, Pope Francis was sure to impress upon the national directors, including Catholic Mission’s Father Brian Lucas, that the work of the Pontifical Missionary Union should not be limited simply to clergy, as was Father Manna’s focus.Rather, he said, it has the mission of “supporting the hierarchy in its service to the missionary nature of the Church,” which is and should be inclusive of all. Pope Francis continued, “Pastors of the Church help to keep the Church, always and everywhere, in a state of mission.”Father Lucas says Catholic Mission is eager to pursue the Pope’s challenges. “All that we do at Catholic Mission, whether in remote Australian dioceses like Broome, or overseas, we do with full hearts for mission,” he said.“Our various Mission Formation activities, which are dedicated to continuing the work of Blessed Paolo Manna through the Pontifical Missionary Union, are well placed today to respond to the challenges put forward by Pope Francis in the context of our modern world.”Another focus of the address was on the newer churches around the world, such as Mongolia, which Pope Francis said had the potential to bring “the ardour of young faith [and] the witness of Christian hope, sustained by the admirable courage of martyrdom” to the established ancient churches. Reciprocation, said the Pope, should come in the form of helping to bring the Gospel to the young missionary lands, “through attraction, and not through proselytism.”The full translation of Pope Francis’ address to the Pontifical Mission Societies is available on Zenit.org.

Kimberley and in Australia.In 2016, the total sum of money raised in Parishes and Schools in the Diocese of Broome amounted to $35,216.11.The 2016 Appeal saw the Broome Parish, with support from St Mary’s College, run a Caritas Dinner at St Mary’s College in Broome. With tickets at $40 a head, and some very generous prizes donated, the dinner was an outstanding success and a very good fundraising idea.The money raised by Project Compassion is used for aid and development in a host of nations across the world, including Australia. Be assured that Caritas distributes its monies wisely and keeps administration costs down to a maximum of 10%. This allows for a truly just investment of your money in the hands of those who truly need it.Reflecting on 2016 fundraising efforts, Bishop Saunders said, “Once again it was particularly heartening to see some of our children in our schools go to a great deal of trouble to gather monies for Caritas aid programs. Some of them, through fasting or doing without treats, raised funds knowing that their sacrifice will help others. I am grateful to so many people from all sorts of backgrounds and from all areas who have made this year’s Project Compassion a success.”


St Mary’s College began using a great new App at the end of last year to be more connected between our school and its wider community. The App operates from iPhone, iPad (iOS) and Android platforms and can be found in the Apple or Android store by searching for ‘stmarysbroome’ or St Mary’s College Broome. Or use a QR code

reader App to scan the below QR Code which will then navigate you directly to the App stores for both device type App downloads. Once the App is installed, go to the ‘Settings’ and select which categories you wish to receive ‘Instant messages’ from. The App will give you access to real time notifications for your child’s year level or chosen groups, plus the most commonly searched for documents, links and forms for the school. Don’t forget to check out the fortnightly newsletters!

The St Mary’s App is a smart and efficient tool. We hope you enjoy the ease and use of it as much as we do!

Vatican DossierMany of the Great Saints were Great Sinners, Pope Reminds Priests during 2nd Meditation, also explains how Mary ‘Brings Good Out of All That People Lay at Her Feet'

Many of the saints were great sinners, but that made them become great practitioners of mercy.

Francis stressed this as he gave his second meditation, called, ‘The Vessel of Mercy,’ at Rome’s Papal Basilica of Saint John Lateran as he spoke on the occasion of the Jubilee of priests and seminarians, June 1-3, during their retreat titled, “The Good Shepherd: the Priest as a Minister of Mercy and Compassion, Close to His People and Servant of All.”

During the meditation, the Pope reflected on how the vessel of mercy is our sin, which “is usually like a sieve, or a leaky bucket, from which grace quickly drains.” Since God’s people have this habit of falling back into sin, the Lord had to teach Peter the need to “forgive seventy times seven,” the Pontiff said.

“God keeps forgiving, even though he sees how hard it is for his grace to take root in the parched and rocky soil of our hearts. He never stops sowing his mercy and his forgiveness,” Francis said, noting, “The Lord never tires of forgiving us; indeed, he renews the wineskins in which we receive that forgiveness.”

The Pontiff expressed that God recreates our hearts to be good vessels again, no longer “battered and leaky.”

“Almost all the great saints were great sinners or, like Saint Therese, knew that it was by sheer grace that they were not,” Francis reminded the priests, thinking back to Saints Peter and Paul, John, Augustine, Francis, and Ignatius. Those who were recipients of mercy, the Jesuit Pontiff pointed out, often went on to become the “best practitioners of mercy.”

To all those who come to the Church, we must show open hearts and concern for them, Francis said. “Only a Church capable of attentive concern for all those who knock on her door can speak to them of God… Unless we can see into people’s suffering and recognize their needs, we will have nothing to offer them."

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Yesteryear: Images From Our Past

Bishop Christopher Saunders receives the offertory gifts from parents Joan and Joe Saunders during his Episcopal Ordination on 8 February 1996.

Photo: Diocese of Broome Archives



Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus

Black-necked Storks are the only stork species found in Australia, where for a time they were incorrectly referred to as a ‘jabiru’. While this common name caught on, it actually refers to a stork species found in the Americas. (The name ‘jabiru’ comes from the South American Tupi–Guaraní language – as do the words jaguar, tapioca and jacaranda!) Black-necked Storks are also widely found across south and south-east Asia.

Black-necked Storks are large birds with a black and white body, glossy dark green and purple neck and massive black bill. They have long, coral-red legs, and the female is distinguished by its yellow eye.

These distinctive, large birds inhabit wetlands, although occasionally individuals will stray into open grass, woodland areas or flooded paddocks in search of food. Their diet generally consists of fish, small crustaceans and frogs.

Pairs of Black-necked Storks bond for several years, perhaps for life. The nest is a large platform of sticks and

other vegetation, which is placed in a tall tree standing in or near water. The birds are secretive and nest in isolated pairs. There is little courtship, with the exception of some bowing and clapping of bills. The eggs are white and conical and are incubated by both parents, who also care for the young.

In much of Australia the range of the Black-necked Stork has been drastically reduced due to agriculture, mining and human settlement. The species is considered near-threatened in Australia, however populations in northern WA are officially listed as 'secure'.

Black-necked Stork

Kimberley Wild

Indonesian Chicken Curry

Kimberley Kitchen

Method:

1. Dust chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Heat half the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Cook chicken in batches until brown. Transfer to a plate.2. Heat remaining oil and cook onion for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, ginger, chilli, lemongrass and spices; cook, stirring for 1 minute.3. Place sweet potato, carrots, mushrooms and tomato into the base of slow cooker and top with chicken, onion mixture and coconut milk. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or LOW for 6-8 hours.4. Add beans in the last half hour of cooking.5. Serve chicken with coriander and steamed rice.

By Kate Austen

CAS

Fr John Purnell, in Halls Creek, shared this slow cooker recipe. A perfect meal for the cooler Kimberley nights.

Serves 4 -6

Ingredients:

6 chicken thigh cutlets¼ cup flour¼ cup peanut oil1 large onion sliced3 cloves garlic, crushed3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger1 long red chilli, seeds removed, thinly sliced1 lemongrass stem, finely chopped1 teaspoon ground turmeric2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons ground coriander1 teaspoon salt600 grams sweet potato, peeled and diced1 1/3 cups coconut milk150 grams green beans, trimmed and cut into 3 cm pieces3 carrots, diced6 small mushrooms, chopped6 small tomatoes dicedcoriander leaves and rice to serve

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On 26 May, the Kimberley Stolen Generation celebrated National Sorry Day, marking the beginning of Reconciliation Week.

During his speech to mark the occasion, Chairperson Mark Bin Bakar reminded those present of the background to National Sorry Day and the Bringing Them Home Report. While reflecting on the theme of Reconciliation Week in 2016, 'Our History, Our Story, Our Future', Mark said, “Our Future reinforces that reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, in the knowledge that we believe in fairness for everyone, that our diversity makes us richer, and that together, we are stronger.

Kimberley Stolen GenerationSorry Day 2016

From left, Gordon Marshall, Leonie Kelly, Mark Bin Bakar, Greg Tait and John Ross. Photo: KSGAC

Dixon ClementsSpotted at the football was Dixon Clements in fine form. As well as starring in the East Kimberley Football League in 2015, Dixon, from Kalumburu but living in Kununurra, is now playing in the Northern Territory Football League – football really can take you places! Photo: CAS

Three Generations GatherDuring a recent visit to Kalumburu, Sr Marcella Hegarty rsj caught up with three generations of the Waina family. From left are Bernadette, her daughter Tamara holding her first child Peret, and granddad Kevin. Photo: Sr M Hegarty rsj


Dear FriendsIt is with humility, and with much gratitude in mind, that I pray God’s choicest blessings upon this Diocese, celebrating its Golden Jubilee, and upon you who have been part of our festivities as friends and companions on our journey in faith. This celebration has done much to remind me of how we should stand in awe of those who founded the Kimberley Mission; the French Cistercians, the Pallottines, the St John of God Sisters and the Benedictines in particular. Following these, over the years, were many congregations who have worked in this vineyard of the Lord with great determination and with much love in their hearts. I remember those champions of justice such as Fr Duncan McNab and Bishop Matthew Gibney from the early days. I also salute the likes of Bishop Otto Raible and Bishop John Jobst who stand tall in the annuals of our history.Bishop John Jobst was the first Bishop of Broome in 1966. He set about modernising the Mission strategy and the pathways to Discipleship in the Diocese with particular emphasis on providing better education and educational facilities for the local peoples of our region. His work as the first Bishop of Broome created for us a long-standing legacy which continues to benefit us all today. The beginnings of the Church in the Kimberley have been

rich in faith-filled devotion to the Mission at hand. The efforts of so many have been heroic to say the least, and in all they have done they have worked as servants of the Lord not wanting anything for themselves but wishing only that the Kingdom of God may reign here on earth. I pray that we who live this Mission today will be steadfast in our resolve to follow God’s will, to be generous in our response and courageous in our lives, all for the greater glory of God. I thank you all for your loving and care-filled support. I ask only that you may pray for the Kimberley Mission and its future, that God may find in those who minister a readiness to serve others and a willingness to proclaim the Gospel without fear or favour.

Warm personal regards

Yours in Christ

Very Rev John Creagh, CSsR 1915 - 1922

Bishop Ernest Coppo SDB Vicar Apostolic of the Kimberley 1923 - 1928

Bishop Otto Raible SAC Vicar Apostolic of the Kimberley 1929 - 1958

Bishop John Jobst SAC, First Bishop of Broome 1959 - 1995

Bishop’s Message

Bishop Christopher Saunders, Second Bishop of Broome 1996 -

Leading the Kimberley Mission: Those who went before us in faith

Fr Duncan McNab, First Priest of the Kimberley Mission 1884

Bishop Matthew Gibney, Bishop of Perth 1887 - 1897

Bishop William Bernard Kelly, Bishop of Geraldton 1898 - 1909

Bishop Fulgentius Torres OSB, Abbot of New Norcia 1910 - 1914



During a dinner on Wednesday 1 June in Broome, Bishop Saunders celebrated his 20th Anniversary of Episcopal Ordination. From left, Bishop Saunders, Erica Bernard and Maryanne Van Dal. Photo: L Grant

During the dinner, Bishop Saunders was presented with a gift from Bishop Cornelius Korir and the Kenyan priests of the Broome Diocese, to celebrate his 20th Anniversary of Episcopal Ordination. Photo: L Grant

During his time in Broome, His Excellency Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllano visited the Sisters of St John of God Heritage Centre where he spent time with Ellen Puertollano and Mary Tarran nee Djiagween. Photo: SSJG Heritage Centre

Each parish was asked to bring a gift to present to the Diocese during the Jubilee mass. At Christ the King School in Lombadina/Djarindjin, Mena Manado and Bundy Chaquebor presented this gift, made up of the cultural symbols of two boomerangs and a shield, with shells in the middle depicting the Dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Photo: Fr C Knapman

During their time in the Kimberley, several visiting Bishops made the trip to the Dampier Peninsula to visit Christ the King Church in Lombadina/Djardijin and the famous pearl shell altar at Sacred Heart Church in Beagle Bay. At Christ the King Church is from left, Bishop Eugene Hurley, Bishop Geoffrey Jarrett and Bishop Donald Sproxton. Photo: Fr C Knapman


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Sr Isabelle Moran SSJG receives Communion from His Excellency Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllano. Sr Isabelle spent many years in the Kimberley. Photo: M Adams

Following the Welcome to Country by Diane Appleby, Maureen Yanawana and Madeleine Jadai from the parish of La Grange/Bidyadanga named the parish communities of the Diocese of Broome. Photo: M Adams

Very many large ciborium were required to provide communion to the nearly 1000 people attending the Jubilee Mass. Photo: M Adams

On 2 June at the Civic Centre in Broome, nearly 1000 gathered to celebrate the 50th Jubilee of the Diocese of Broome.The celebrations, which saw visitors coming from all across Australia and as far as Kenya and Ireland, was a wonderful celebration of the Catholic Church in the Kimberley.

As always, the choir from Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral did an outstanding job in providing music and singing for the celebrations. Photo: M Adams

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During the presentation of the gifts, the bread and wine was brought forward by those who serve the church in the Kimberley, volunteers, religious and community representatives. Photo: M Adams

The presentation of the gifts was led by dancers from St Mary’s College Broome.

As part of the final blessing, the church leaders from Balgo came forward and sung the blessing song over Bishop Saunders and Sr Philomena Hockings ssjg. Sr Philomena recently celebrated her 90th birthday and had spent many years in Balgo.

The Gospel was danced in by Kalumburu dancers Ernie Boona, Scott Unghango and Ildephonse Cheinmora, accompanied on didgeridoo by Robert Dann. Photo: M Adams


Teaching Assistant Grace Bin Swani and Year 5 student Aaliyah McKenzie, from Christ the King School in Lombadina/Djarindjin made the three hour drive to Broome in the back of a troopie to celebrate with the rest of the Kimberley.

The children from Kururrungku Catholic Education Centre in Billiluna who went to Broome for the Jubilee Mass spent extra days there exploring the sights. They visited the Crocodile Park, Cable Beach, the Bird Observatory, the local shops and the hospital to see two of the children from Billiluna. The Crocodile Park and the camel rides were the favourite. Photo: R McCaffrey

The kids from Wanalirri Catholic School in Gibb River also enjoyed getting up close to some crocs at the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park in Broome. From left, Zenyal Tataya with his sister Eileen Spratt and Daemon Savoia looking on. Photo: D Savoia

From the La Grange/Bidyadanga Remote Community School, Patrick (Jnr) Kitty with the gift presented to the Diocese by the community.

Senior students from St Joseph’s School in Kununurra enjoyed their time while in Broome celebrating the Jubilee by visiting the Heritage Centre, the Broome Museum, Cable Beach and Gantheaume Point. They also played Mini Golf and went on the Camel Rides on Cable Beach. Photo: P Poutney

Zalailah and Jennifer from Holy Rosary School in Derby enjoyed a visit to the shopping centre and a much needed milkshake during their Broome trip.

The students from St Joseph’s School in Wyndham enjoyed a visit to see the stunning views from Gantheaume Point on their Jubilee camp in Broome. Photo: N Martin


School students from each of the parishes in the Diocese made the long journey to Broome to attend the Jubilee celebrations in June.

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To mark the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Broome, Bishop Saunders held an art competition. One hundred and forty incredible entries on the theme “Spirit of the Kimberley” were received. The paintings were on display in Broome, along with selected paintings from the Christof Collection, from Sunday 29 May to Friday 3 June at The Notre Dame University Australia, Broome campus.The winning artworks were selected by three independent judges and announced at the Jubilee Mass on 2 June.

ABOVE: The Christof Collection and Art Award Exhibition was officially opened by Bishop Saunders on 29 May. Photo: L Grant

ABOVE: At John Pujajangka-Piyirn Catholic school the students were proud to learn about the story behind the winning entry of the Diocesan Jubilee art competition. Many of the students are related to local artist, Elizabeth Lulu. The children enjoyed studying the meaning behind the painting and sharing their understanding of the Holy Spirit in their country. Photo: K Brophy

ABOVE: First Place “Holy Spirit in the Desert” Elizabeth Noonie Lulu. The Desert people didn’t know God in the old days. But God was there for them always in law and culture, skin groups and language. When John baptised Jesus in the Jordan River and he came out of the water he saw the heavens open before him and the Holy Spirit came down on him like a dove. Then the Desert people were baptised by missionaries, bishops, priests, nuns, brothers, pastors and to this day God knows each one in His heart. Ngarpu Yara. God is Good.

ABOVE: Second Place“Wirrimanu Spirit”Mosquito, Gimme, Nanguri, Baadjo, Tchooga, Gugaman, Mudgedell, Nagomara.The circles with blue on the left hand side, they are the saltwater places, and from Beagle Bay and Broome, those German Priests came with Good News, spreading good news to the Desert Mob. It shows all the places where people walked from to hear what they had to say. The circle in the middle is Old Balgo Mission, the circle way up on the right is Wirrimanu, here we are today.

RIGHT: People’s Choice“Duncan McNab

Begins the Journey South” Matthew Hill.

The work recounts the story of the pioneer

missionary Fr Duncan McNab leaving the

Kimberley with hope after years of struggle.

Reminiscent of the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt,

Fr Duncan holds the infant Jesus, the infant

faith of the Kimberley in his arms.

BELOW: Third Place “Give us this day” Tony Treacy.

Highly commended• “Spirit of the Kimberley” Helen Moneta. From the vast blue

sky to the impossibly red earth, children born to the land carry within themselves the essence of this place. They are the embodiment of the Spirit of the Kimberley.

• “Kimberley Colours” Sharona Wilson.

• “Faith Planted in Love” Davina Cox. Depicts how our Diocese was born. Fr McNab and Knibe (knife), Fr Emo’s school, The Stolen Generation, the nine pioneering SSJG sisters, Bungaran Leprosarium, donkeys, Sacred Heart Church, devotions to Mary, the native sisters and Aboriginal lay missionaries who travelled to the desert.

Art Prize and Exhibition


Following the celebrations it is time for farewell. From left, Sr Theresa Morellini rsj, Fr David Orr osb and Sr Carmel Pilcher rsj. Sr Carmel, assisted by Fr David, was responsible for the preparation and the smooth running of the liturgy for the Jubilee Mass on 2 June. They did an outstanding job for which the Diocese of Broome is very grateful. Photo: CAS

BELOW: Following the Jubilee Mass, parish members from remote communities gathered at Fr McMahon Place to share a meal and catch up with old friends and family. Photo: A Rohr

This is Marie’s story:

BLUE WATER HOLEThe story on the bottle is about going down to Broome for the Jubilee. Water is poured from every place to bring all the spirits together and water will be blessed when it’s all together and it will be made holy for everyone. When we sprinkle we can feel the presence of God there.THE BLACK AND WHITE FEETAll the feet are the Broome people walking to that place.

BLACK AND WHITE SYMBOLS OF PEOPLEThere will be aboriginals and non-aboriginals travelling from everywhere to get together to celebrate this special day, praising God for bringing us together.THE CROSSThe cross is the cross that called us together and we follow it. When we get together we all get strong inside to follow God all the time.

In Broome for the Jubilee celebrations was Br Peter (Bob) Hardiman cfc and Sr Àine Marie Ryan IJS. Br Peter was one of the founding Christian Brothers of Nulungu College in Broome and Sr Àine, who was visiting from Ireland, spent several years in Beagle Bay. During their time in Broome they also visited the recently restored Nulungu Chapel. Photo: CAS

Each community was asked to bring water from a special place for the Jubilee Mass. In Balgo, the water was gathered by one of the local young people who directed Parish Priest Fr Ernest Kandie to the rock hole by way of a journey along the cliff tops of the Balgo escarpments. The water was then carried to Broome in a bottle painted by Marie Mudgedell.

Broome Town in 1908

The pearling industry was thriving in Broome in 1908 when Srs Antonio O’Brien and Benedict Courtney arrived from Beagle Bay. The small number of white pearling masters of English background were accumulating considerable wealth and living in palatial homes in the European quarter. Servants were drawn mainly from the Chinese, Malay and Japanese communities who lived in the Asian sector, which consisted of corrugated iron shanties on the foreshore of Roebuck Bay.Asians, including Filipinos, were not legally permitted to own a pearling vessel. However one of them, James Gonzales, was married to Rose Gonzales a white woman who owned a pearling lugger and ostensibly operated it with the help of her husband. Rose was the first person the Sisters met in Broome and she quickly set about assisting them. The two Sisters had no money so Rose advised them to go into Jap Town, as Chinatown was then called, visit the Japanese and Chinese merchants and explain their need. They were well received and returned with stretcher beds, cooking utensils and tinned food.

Lot 128 sub divisions

Our Lady Queen of Peace Church was built in 1899 on Weld Street Lot 130. In 1900, Leandro Loredo (one of the Manila men) bought Lot 128. Later he divided the block into three and sold the east and north sections. The east section was bought by Fr Nicholas Emo and the north section was bought by Mrs Gonzales, while Leandro retained the west section where he built a hut.

By mid-1906 Leandro, with his wife Mathilda, left Broome and joined Fr Nicholas Emo in his new venture at Drysdale Mission. While the two Sisters were visiting the merchants Mrs Gonzales organised for them to have the use of the empty hut owned by Leandro.

The hut was 10ft by 10ft and contained a cast iron stove and boxes to serve as table, cupboards and chairs but no room for beds. The stove was the most essential requirement at that time. As the hut was a short walk from the church, the Sisters were given permission to use the lean-to at the back for sleeping.

Early Days

The day after their arrival the Sisters set out to get to know people and make friends. They walked through all sections of the town, introducing themselves and identifying ways they could be of service. It was soon clear that a convent school would be supported.

When newly arrived Sr Francis Xavier brought a piano to Broome, the Sisters fitted it into the one room hut. It was from this site, known as the old palace, that Sr Joseph McCaffrey (from Beagle Bay Mission) taught music lessons ensuring a regular income.


Hut Becomes a Convent

With four Sisters now sleeping in the back section of the Church and the hut being used for cooking, meals and piano lessons there was urgent need for space.

This could not continue for long and the nuns in Wexford sent some money to Sr Antonio. With this she bought the land on which the hut stood and put up two rooms of timber and iron at each side of the hut. One of these was used as a dormitory and the other divided to make a small oratory and refectory. Sisters could now sleep at home.

By 1911 the number of Sisters had further increased and they were nursing in homes, the Japanese Hospital and Broome Hospital, teaching an increasing number of students at St Mary’s School and engaging in various pastoral works. In addition they had accepted a few girls to live with them so they could attend school. Antonio realised they needed to acquire the east section of Lot 128 and expand accommodation. However she did not have the money nor the collateral to borrow from the bank.

Two leading pearlers of the time – Skippers Owen and Gregory – arranged a bank loan for the building of a convent. … The convent was a two roomed corrugated iron building, unlined and unceiled with a verandah all round and enclosed on the north side for a kitchen. The original hut then became the laundry. A small belfry with a bell was added and people around called it the fire bell, it was heard several streets away. Fencing and lawns were added at this time, making it officially a convent in the eyes of all.

TodayAll that remains today is the identified site of the original 1908 hut and part of the cement flooring. A project has been completed to mark this spot with a symbolic hut within the Garden of Healing.

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SSJG Archives

The Sisters’ First Home – A Hut Sisters of St John of God Heritage Centre

Convent 1912

Symbolic hut on the original site


Birlirr Ngawiyiwu Catholic School in Ringer Soak held its first disco evening on 19 May where a variety of food was offered to the community. The evening was so successful that the school has decided to offer a Family Food Night once a term where curry and rice and pizza will be supplied for a minimal fee.

Photo: J Ketteringham

St Mary's College Taiji ExchangeSince 2008 St Mary’s College Broome and Taiji Junior High School have participated in a cultural exchange program. Taiji, in the Wakayama prefecture of Japan, is home to many of the pearl divers who worked in Broome’s pearling industry. In April, twelve students had the privilege of visiting Japan and participating in the exchange program.

DVD promotes wellnessA suicide prevention educational and awareness DVD, targeting at risk young women, was launched in Broome in late April.

The DVD was locally produced and created by the Alive and Kicking Goal’s suicide awareness prevention Woman’s Reference Group in partnership with One Generation Media and Men’s Outreach Service, and was funded by Beyond Blue.

The DVD features eleven past and current members of the reference group who have been personally affected by suicide. In the video the women share their experiences and encourage young women to speak out instead of suffering in silence.

Around 200 people attended the launch including Senator Pat Dodson.

WRG Chairwoman Tiffany Roe said she believed the DVD would give women hope. “We are trying to encourage young indigenous Australians about not being shamed about their feelings."

If you or someone you know is affected by suicide call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Reconciliation – with God, with Each Other and with the Land was the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Catholic Council’s inaugural Spirituality and Formation Retreat. Held in the heart

of Australia, 50 delegates made up of those that work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ministry came together in Alice Springs from 19-21 April to be spiritually renewed and build on their own foundations of formation.

The opportunity to sit and listen to our own thoughts and heart rarely arises in everyday life. In Alice Springs, delegates learned that the ability to look within is not only a gift from God, but also a necessity. They learned that even Jesus took to solitude to pray and reflect -

“Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” (Luke 5:15-16).

Led by Bishop Don Sproxton, WA Elder Shirley Quaresimin, Archbishop Christopher Prowse and Aboriginal Theologian Evelyn Parking, the first day of the retreat utilised the Lectio Divina method of reading scripture. On the second day, attendees experienced “receptive listening” where Archbishop Prowse and Evelyn Parking (pictured) discussed Christian concepts and the similarities and differences with Aboriginal concepts. “It was like listening to two interesting people have a discussion in their lounge room and there was a deep sense of appreciation to be able to experience their thoughts on the various topics” stated one delegate.

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Catholic Council’s Spirituality and Formation Retreat

Disco in the Desert


Official Opening of Ngalangangpum School, Warmun

In 2011 the community of Warmun was devastated by severe floods. Ngalangangpum School was officially reopened following a long journey of recovery.In early 1979, at the invitation of the Warmun Aboriginal Community, Sr Clare Ahern RSJ (School Principal) and her assistant, Sr Theresa Morellini RSJ, established Ngalangangpum School. A system of two-way education began with cultural learning and Gija way a significant part of the school day. The first school was simply under a tree using whatever resources came to hand.Over the years the school structures began taking shape with transportable buildings and facilities being developed.

However, in 2011 a flood wiped out the entire Warmun community. The last building completed was Ngalangangpum School which was finally opened on 9 June, 2016, along with a brand new Trade Training centre.Director of Catholic Education in WA, Mr Tim McDonald, declared the school opened to huge applause, pride and celebration. It was blessed by Bishop Christopher Saunders. The afternoon was filled with cultural activities enjoyed by the whole community. A lunch of emu, kangaroo, beef and turkey cooked traditional way in the new cooking pits was a great highlight followed by a corrobboree.

From left, Mirella Bin Swani, Bishop Saunders, Morris Sampi and Jasmin Foley. Photo: Ngalangangpum School

Vernon Nulgit, Ralph Cox, John Malgil, Treston Peters, Xavier Malgil. Photo: Ngalangangpum School

Wayne Barney Nulgit holding Mary of Warmun, Shonoel Banks holding holy jar, Catherine Mosquito holding Bible and Erin Copley in the back. Photo: Ngalangangpum School


Parish News

BROOME

Thirty-three candidates received the Sacrament of First Eucharist at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral on Sunday 12 June.

At Christ the King Church in Lombadin/Djarindjin, Bishop Saunders celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday 20 May.

DAMPIER PENINSULA

LIFE - It is sacred

Unborn baby. 19 weeks.

KALUMBURU

LEFT: Baptised by Bishop Saunders at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Kalumburu was Peret Waina. Pictured from left is mum Tamara, godfather Donald Maraltji, Bishop Saunders with Perret, and godmother Esther Unghango.

RIGHT: Fr Simion Mutai, Parish Priest, celebrated the baptism of April Oxtoby at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Kalumburu recently. April is the daughter of Peter and Denise and the little sister of Denzel.

Seventeen students celebrated the Sacrament of First Holy Communion at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Kalumburu in May this year.

Photo: E Aldrich

Photo: A Rohr Photo: A NcNall


WYNDHAM

Parish News

KUNUNURRA

St Vincent Pallotti Church in Kununurra after celebrating a baptism on Trinity Sunday.

Fr Joel Nyongesa celebrated the baptism of Isabelle Denoy Fitzpatrick at St Vincent Pallotti Church in Kununurra on 29 May. Isabelle is the daughter of Stephen and May.

Photo: R Servito

At Queen of Apostles Church in Wyndham, almost 20 people from Wyndham, Kununurra and Warmun gathered to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Saunders and Fr Joel Nyongesa.

Bishop Saunders and Fr Joel Nyongesa with the students from Warmun who received the sacrament of confirmation.

From left, Wyndham kids, Orion Arthur, Amos Lippitt, Tristan Swartz, and Shaneal Karadada, with Bishop Saunders and Fr Joel Nyongesa. Photo: Z Birch

RINGER SOAKFr John Purnell and community leaders during Pentecost celebrations in Ringer Soak. 25 Robinson St,

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BROOME Ph: 08 9193 5888Fax: 08 9193 6555Email: [email protected]: Rev Mgr Paul BoyersMass times: Saturday 6:00pm Vigil Sunday 7:00am & 9:00am

BALGO-KUTJUNGKA Ph: 08 9168 8969Fax: 08 9168 8747Email: [email protected] Priest: Fr Ernest Kandie Mass times: Balgo: Saturday 5:00pm Vigil Billiluna: 2nd/4th Sunday 10:00am Mulan: 1st/3rd Sunday 10:00am

DAMPIER PENINSULA Ph: 08 9192 4917Email: [email protected] Priest: Rev Fr Hilary RotichMass times: Beagle Bay: Saturday 5:00pm Vigil Sunday 8:00am Lombadina: Sunday 5:00pm One Arm Point Sunday 10:30am

DERBYPh: 08 9191 1227Fax: 08 9193 1281Email: [email protected] Priest: Rev Fr Nicholas KipkemboiMass times: Derby: Saturday 6:00pm Vigil Sunday 9:00am Fitzroy Crossing: 5:00pm 2nd/4th Sunday of month

HALLS CREEKPh: 08 9168 6177Email: [email protected] Parish Priest: VacantMass times: 2nd/4th Sundays: 8:30am 1st/3rd Sundays: 6:00pm

KALUMBURUPh/Fax: 08 9161 4342Parish Priest: Rev Fr Simion Mutai Mass times: Saturday 5:30pm Vigil Sunday 7:00am

KUNUNURRA Ph: 08 9168 1027Fax: 08 9168 2080Email: [email protected] Priest: Rev Fr Joel NyongesaMass times: Kununurra: Saturday 6:00pm Vigil Sunday 8:30am Wyndham: Sunday 9:00am Warmun: Monday 5:00pm

LA GRANGE-BIDYADANGA Ph/Fax: 08 9192 4950Email: [email protected] Priest: Rev Fr Benny CalanzaMass times: Sunday 9:00am

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† ROY EASTWOOD from Broome died on 6 March 2016.

† FR PAT MCATAMNEY died in NSW on 13 April, 2016. Fr McAtamney was ordained a Priest for the Diocese of Broome and prior to that was a Lay Missionary in Diocese.

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Recently Departed

Balgo Farewells Da La Salle BrothersBalgo Community and the Diocese of Broome fondly farewelled in gratitude the two remaining De La Salle Brothers at Luurnpa Catholic School some weeks

ago. Brothers Michael and Martin were the last in a line of Brothers working in the school since it began in 1984. When at the end of 2015 the De La Salle Brothers' Provincial Superior was unable to nominate a Principal for the Luurnpa Catholic School at Balgo for 2016 it was clear that certain changes were in the making." It was necessary to find a Principal suitable to follow Brother Rick, the last De La Salle Brother to head-up the desert school, part of Balgo Kutjungka Parish, and from there on in, it was clear that new directions would be set for the school", Bishop Christopher Saunders, the Bishop of Broome said. "While the charism of St John Baptist De La Salle was eminently suitable to a

school run by De La Salle Brothers it is not at all clear that is the case in their absence." The bishop added. "An extensive repair and renovation of school plant as well as the ready application of new administrative practices necessitated a raft of major change in how the school is administered and what its major ethos would be. Brother Martin resigned from his position with the school earlier this year and that left Brother Michael the only Brother on staff. A new mission strategy for the school is soon to be set," the Bishop added, "and this will be some time in the making as the school slowly moves into a new era for its staff and students. I sincerely wish the Brothers well and thank all of them in the Congregation in Australia for their interest and the work in the apostolate in Balgo over the years. I look forward to the day when perhaps again Brothers with missionary zeal for the gospel might become available for Balgo," the Bishop added.

Photo: P Gardner

ABOVE: The 2016 Journey of the Cross begun in June with its first stop at St John the Baptist Church in La Grange/Bidyadanga. The World Youth Day Legacy Cross will visit all Parishes in the Diocese in the coming months. Photo: Fr B Calanza

ABOVE: At the Diocese of Broome’s 50th Jubilee Mass on 2 June at the Civic Centre in Broome, nearly 1000 people gathered to celebrate. His Excellency Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllano, Apostolic Nuncio to Australia (R) joined Bishop Christopher Saunders, Archbishop of Perth Timothy Costello SDB, Bishop of Eldoret, Kenya, Cornelius Korir, along with many other Bishops, Priests of the Kimberley and from across Australia to celebrate the mass. Photo: M Adams

ABOVE: It looks like stingray is on the menu in the northern community of Kalumburu. The boys were very pleased to come home with this catch after a day out fishing. From left, Adrian French, Joey White, Darrel “Scooty” Williams. Photo: Fr S Mutai

ABOVE: During the 50th Anniversary Jubilee Mass on 2 June in Broome, the Gospel was danced in by Kalumburu dancers, from left, Ernie Boona, Scott Unghango and Ildephonse Cheinmora. They were accompanied by Robert Dann, of Broome, on didgeridoo.

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