Dai Le (Fowler, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

A lot has happened in my electorate of Fowler in the month of October. I was honoured to be part of the centenary celebration of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Fairfield, a parish that is a pillar of strength and connection for our culturally diverse families under the spiritual guidance of Father Bob. I know he has had a long-term illness and is just coming back to the parish. Bishop Danny Maher's homily spoke to the significant role the church played in the lives of the multicultural congregation. I also joined in seeing St. Gertrude's Parish in Smithfield to mark its 75th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the Pauline Fathers as pastoral carers of the parish. I joined them in dancing and celebrating a significant milestone at the Club Marconi.

But we didn't just celebrate a religious milestone; we also celebrated a cultural milestone when I joined the Timor Chinese Association's 23rd inaugural presidential dinner at Crystal Palace in Canley Heights, where my office is located, to welcome the new president, Mr William K Leong. I wish him and his committee continuing success in their community work in supporting those most in need in our community.

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