Dominic Old Scholar Swims the English Channel
Mark Scanlon (1997) left Perth on Friday 13 August in preparation for his attempt to swim the English Channel, from Dover to Calais and raise much needed funds for the National Stroke Foundation.
Mark is a Western Australian based ocean swimmer and was inspired to swim the 32km after a friend successfully swam the Channel in 2007 and raised funds for children's cancer. Even though the distance is officially 32km, most swims are in between 36-40km due to the large tidal currents. The water temperature is between 13-16 degrees and to make the crossing official, no wetsuits are allowed – only traditional swim briefs and grease applied to the body. It is interesting to note that more people have successfully climbed Mt Everest than completed the English Channel crossing, with only 10% of attempts resulting in a successful crossing.
Ordination: Fr. Martin Tanti SDB
Saturday, 28 August, was a significant day for Martin Tanti, SDB, and the Australia-Pacific Province. After a long journey, in the Salesian Parish of St Margaret Mary's, North Brunswick, Martin was ordained to the Priesthood by his former Rector during his years of formation, Bishop Tim Costelloe, SDB. The Church was packed with Salesians, former Salesians, Salesian Sisters and former Salesian Sisters, friends and relatives from all over Australia. The presence of such a large crowd was palpable evidence of the regard and affection so many people have for Martin.
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Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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