A Hospital for Sinners – A Training Ground for Saints

Fr John Kunnathumadappallil

Fr John Kunnathumadappallil OCD was born on January 25, 1963 into a traditional catholic family in the state of Kerala in India. He is one of six children and has two brothers and three sisters, all married with children. He joined the Discalced Carmelite Order (OCD) at the age of 15 and was ordained a Carmelite…

Fr Jomi Chacko

Fr. Jomi Chacko was born in India and raised in a devout Catholic household. His father is a farmer and his mother is a homemaker. Fr Jomi has 2  younger siblings. A sister who is married and has 2 beautiful girls and a brother who is an accountant. Fr Jomi joined the Discalced Carmelite Order…

Julie Nowak

Julie is a proud wife and mother who became part of the parish staff in January 2019. Before joining the parish team, Julie gained valuable experience working in the banking sector and in accounts, where she developed strong organisational and financial skills. These skills have served her well in her current role, where she brings…

Diane Biasi

Diane commenced work in the parish office in June 2025 and brings a wealth of knowledge from previous work in Reception/Administration with a local newspaper and running the family business. She is busily raising three boys with her partner Glen who love to get out and fish on weekends.

Mary Wallis

Mary Wallis is a proud mother of four and a grandmother to five lovely little ones. She brings a wealth of experience in administration and finance, having previously worked at Gilroy Santa Maria College in Ingham and St Teresa’s College in Abergowrie. Mary joined the Parish Office team in 2021 and has since become an…