Ministry of Consolation – Bringing Them Home: Interment of those without means

On Wednesday, 7 August, eight students from Year 10 and Mr Joe Zaccheo had the opportunity to attend the Bringing Them Home: Interment of those without means Memorial Service. This Service celebrated in the Charles O’Neill Walkway is an annual opportunity to gather and remember all who have been interred, and who will be interred on the day.  

Various agencies joined the service, particularly the St Vincent de Paul Society. Thank you to Mrs Sinead Kent, from Catholic Cemeteries, who invites members of the Domremy Community to support this ministry each year. 

We were privileged to attend and contribute to this worthwhile ministry, reassured that there is always hope. Each individual had managed through their struggle to form close bonds with caring groups such as St Vincent de Paul, Cana Community, and Matthew Talbot Hostel. Bishop Terry Brady reminded us that when we get to heaven, we will recognise Jesus Christ because we have encountered him many times throughout our lives. Our conversations with those gathered reminded us of the value of love and care for all people.

Mrs Jane Sullivan, Religious Education Coordinator