‘Go and repair my house’: Maida Vale Parish marks 800 years since St Francis

Maida Vale Parish celebrated the patronal feast of St Francis of Assisi on Sunday 4 October, marking 800 years since the death of the saint in 1226. More than 350 people attended the event at St Francis of Assisi Church, which included a procession with a statue of St Francis of Assisi and a Multicultural Food Festival.

Perth Vicar General Very Rev Fr Vincent Glynn served as the principal celebrant for the Mass. Parish Priest Fr Benna Calanza concelebrated the liturgy alongside Deacon Trevor Lyra.

During the celebration, Fr Glynn noted that St Francis's mission to repair the house of God evolved from rebuilding a physical chapel to renewing hearts and the Church. He stated that the saint's life was driven by a profound love for Jesus Christ and a commitment to living according to the Gospel.