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OBITUARY: Fr Francis Ly Van Ca remembered for generosity, dedication and enthusiasm to assist those in need
Ordained 4 September 1984 by then Archbishop William Foley, Fr Francis Ly Van Ca will be remembered for his dedication to the Vietnamese Community, in addition to his numerous roles across the Archdiocese of Perth. He passed away 26 July 2022.
Vietnamese Catholic Community celebrates the life of Sister Patricia Byrne RNDM
The Vietnamese Catholic Community of Perth responds with great gratitude for the 30 years of service Sister Patricia Byrne (formerly Sister M St Gemma Galgani) RNDM dedicated to the Vietnamese and Cambodian refugee communities of Perth. Having had a very full and rich life of education, travel and an abundance of helping others, many are grateful to have crossed paths with her.
Vietnamese Catholics celebrate 40 years of WA presence
It was in the late 70s right through to the early 90’s that thousands of Vietnamese people – many of them refugees who had risked their lives to flee the country by boat – commenced arriving in Perth, Western Australia.
Many of the refugees were housed by the Government at Graylands Hostel for a short period, in the meantime learning English in addition as how to adapt to a new society and culture.
