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Gavin Foster joins Australian province

Gavin-Foster
Fr Gavin Foster SM

Former New Zealand Marist, Gavin Foster, has elected to join the Australian province of the Marist Fathers.

Ordained in New Zealand, Gavin worked in his native country for a number of years before volunteering to serve the Asian mission in the Philippines.

After 20 years in Asia working as a formator, CPE supervisor, psychologist at the diocesan seminary and a chaplain for mental patients at Davo’s Psychiatric Hospital, Gavin was offered a years sabbatical study in Sydney.

Gavin’s transfer from the District of Asia took effect on 24 September.

He is continuing his ministry as full-time chaplain at St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill.

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