Gratitude through service and devotion

In Darwin, two women have dedicated a huge part of their lives to serving the church as a way of giving thanks

Annie Eclinal with the Holy Family Choir and Fr Bords Manila in Darwin. Her husband and adult children are also active volunteers of the Holy Family Parish Source: Fr Bords Manila

highlights

• The Holy Family Choir has been invited to various parishes in Darwin and sing in celebrations such as weddings and birthdays
• Filipinos are one of the most active members of the choir including Annie Elicanal
• Bibi Wong has been serving the Holy Family Parish for more than 30 years and has established a bond with the Filipinos

Two members of the Holy Family Choir have been dedicated their service the Darwin Parish and has played  a huge part of their migrant lives

 

"The Catholic Church, that was the very first place I looked for when  we first landed in Australia. It plays an important part of me, my life' Annie Elicanal  

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