Parish Team

Fr Michael Carroll, Parish Priest

Fr Aliki Langi sm Assistant Priest

Fr Michael Carroll, Parish Priest

Fr Michael Carroll has arrived from St Patricks in The Rocks here in Sydney. He has ministered in Marist parishes from Gladstone in central Queensland to Burnie in Tasmania. He has also ministered as chaplain at Royal Brisbane Hospital. For the first half of 2023 he undertook a Marist Sabbatical at La Nyliere near Lyons in France. It was during that time that he was able to visit the places of significance in Marist history.
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His appointment to Holy Name of Mary parish is a return to this parish. Before ordination he undertook his theological studies at Villa Maria Hunters Hill  and was much involved in the liturgical life of the parish.
 
Fr Michael is a gentle, kind man with a keen pastoral sense. He is very excited to learn and understand the way our parish operates. He is looking forward to connecting with Villa Maria Primary School, our local catholic high schools, local public schools and all of our commuity.  

Fr Aliki Langi sm Assistant Priest

Father Aliki joined our parish team in late 2018.  He has ministered for over 20 years in the Philippines and more recently for 6 years in the Marist Parish in Gladstone Queensland. He brings with him a love of gardening, the ukulele and God's People.  Aliki is a most generous and pastoral priest. No task is beyond his reach or his readiness.

Madeleine Carter and Maggie Mullane Parish Secretaries

Madeleine Carter joined our team in August 2022. Madeleine is a Parishioner and is known to many in the Parish. Her extensive secretarial experience, warmth, kindness and strong faith enhances her role. Alongside her is parishioner Maggie Mullane who has been part of the parish team through the years. We are delighted to have them in their respective roles in the parish office.

Rosalia Foley, Sacramental and Catechist Co-ordinator

Rosalia has been a parishioner for 20 years and took on the role of Sacramental and Catechist co-ordinator in 2010. Rosalia works passionately, linking the Parish community with the Catholic families from schools in the area, assisting them in their preparation for the Sacraments which are celebrated at Holy Name of Mary Parish. She ensures that Catechists are well prepared and resourced in their endeavour to run effective Faith-forming and pastoral programs  in our Public Schools. Her presence with us is priceless.