This year marks 75 years since the Victory in the Pacific and the end of the Second World War.

For many in Australia, the end of the war in the Pacific was marked by celebration.  For others, it was a day of sombre commemoration and relief.  For those who had lost loved ones, the cost was high –   almost 40,000 Australians had been killed from about 1 million who had served.

This year also marks the 105^th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign.  In the fire of battle, our service personnel forged the ANZAC spirit which endures in the bravery of the Australian Defence Force to this day.  In these current trying times, let us summon the spirit of the ANZACs and of all those who have served and are currently serving our nation in times of war, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

Fr. Dan MGL has kindly offered to celebrate our school’s ANZAC Liturgy via a Zoom Meeting tomorrow evening 30 April at 6:30pm. This, I believe, will be a unique opportunity not only to remember the fallen, but to pray for our school’s Defence families, and to thank them for the sacrifices their family makes for our nation.