History was made on the last weekend in March as a new Kimberley Aboriginal Catholic Pastoral Council was formed. Meeting at Notre Dame University Australia (Broome Campus) people travelled from all corners of the Diocese. People represented Balgo and desert communities, Wyndham / Kununurra in the East Kimberley to the Dampier Peninsula and Western Australia’s largest Aboriginal community, Bidyadanga. Members were also drawn from the towns of Broome and Derby.

Bishop Tim celebrated Mass with the Council using the Missa Terra Spiritus Sancti, a liturgy which was born in Bidyadanga and is widely used in the Kimberley. During this Mass the Councillors were commissioned to be witnesses to the Gospel, to nurture and be of service to all and to encourage people to strengthen their relationship with God and each other.

“I’m delighted that this body has come to fruition, and I look forward to working together in the Diocese. I thank them for sharing their wisdom and spirituality and will seek their guidance as we work to build the Reign of God in the Kimberley”. - Bishop Tim