A Hospital for Sinners – A Training Ground for Saints

Sr Nina Barra

Sr Nina celebrated her Diamond Jubilee as a Sister of Mercy on 8 December 2019. After a long career in education, culminating in 15 years as Principal of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sr Nina began working in the area of pastoral ministry to the sick and aged. Sr Nina coordinates communion to the housebound and…

Sr Maite Konmawi

Sr. Maite Konmawi, originally from Tanna Island in Vanuatu, is the youngest of five siblings. She joined the Congregation of the Servant of the Holy Spirit in 2006 and has since served in Melbourne, where she completed a diploma in childcare and a bachelor’s degree in education at ACU. While studying, she assisted at St.…

Marcella Cantatore

Marcella began working for the parish as Religious Education and Sacramental Preparation Coordinator in 2011.  Soon afterwards, Marcella also took on the role of Assistant Secretary. Over the years she has looked after our children’s ministries, our Sunday liturgies, and special projects like the Mission Trip. As of mid 2025, she works part time in…