Members statements
Father Nhan Le and Father David Cartwright
Ben CARROLL (Niddrie – Minister for Education, Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC) (09:38): I rise today to celebrate two very special people in my electorate, Father Nhan Le of St Martin de Porres, Avondale Heights, and Father David Cartwright of St John Bosco’s, Niddrie. On 1 May 2014 the parish of St Martin de Porres in Avondale Heights was gifted something truly special with Father Nhan’s arrival. For over a decade Father Nahn has been a faithful presence in our community, providing spiritual guidance and heartfelt support through baptisms, communions, weddings and funerals. His dedication has touched countless lives, especially among our local Vietnamese and Italian families. His ability to connect across cultures, generations and life experience has made him a pillar of strength and compassion in our community. So many families in my electorate have benefitted from the support of Fr Nhan, and for that I am truly grateful.
I also want to pay a special mention to Father David Cartwright of St John Bosco’s, Niddrie. Father Cartwright took over St John Bosco’s in 2024, following the well-worn and famous shoes of Father Thomas Toretkiu. Father David Cartwright, who was ordained in the jubilee year of 2000, recently celebrated a milestone in his vocation, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. I want to congratulate him and wish him all the very best at St John Bosco’s.