Church Grows Out of the Ashes

Wars, drought, depression and certainly bushfires have all been a part of the 150 years of history for St Mary’s Catholic Church at Snug.

Since the first building was opened on the site of the current church in 1858 by Tasmania’s first Catholic Bishop, Robert Willson, there has been a strong Catholic community in the Channel area. For more...

Pope Benedict XVI to confirm Tasmanian
candidates at World Youth Day 2008

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will personally confirm two Tasmanians at the World Youth Day Final Mass in Sydney on Sunday 20 July.

The two young women are Emily Marsden, 17, of Launceston and Alexandra Karagiannakis, 18, of Hobart. They will join just 32 other candidates from across Australia and around the world.

“This is certainly a once in a lifetime experience which these two young women will carry with them for the rest of their lives,” said Fr Ross. “Celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation at this age is a courageous witness to their faith, but to get up close and personal with the Pope is a moment they will never forget.”

Tireless Community Worker Gains Deserved Recognition

For many long-term residents of Glenorchy and Moonah, John Radcliffe is a well recognised face amongst the local community.

Known as a tireless volunteer community worker, road safety campaigner, transport business owner and member of St Therese’s Catholic Church, John was recently recognised for his contribution to the community with an Order of Australia under Queen’s Birthday honours. For more...