The parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rockingham bade farewell to assistant priest, Fr Benny Calanza on Sunday, February 17.
Fr Calanza has been appointed to Bidyadanga (La Grange), Broome.
“Fr Benny joined us at Our Lady of Lourdes on August 14, 2011, shortly after his ordination to the priesthood,” Parish Priest Fr Michael Separovich said in a bulletin provided to The Record.
“Father shall be remembered for many things but most all for his good humour and love for God’s people,” Fr Separovich said of the priest, a member of the Neocatechumenal Way.
“We wish him well in his new appointment. May God continue to bless, guide and protect you, Fr Benny.”