Thank you Bishop Paul
31 March
Damascus College welcomed Bishop Paul Bird for morning tea, providing an opportunity to acknowledge and thank him for his dedicated service to the College community as he prepared for retirement.
Hosted by Principal Steven Mifsud, Bishop Paul spent time with Year 12 Youth Ministry students, engaging in conversation about their Caritas initiatives and the ways they were putting their faith into action through service and outreach.
In speaking with students, Bishop Paul shared a reflection drawn from a conversation with an advertising executive, who suggested that all messaging can be distilled into four words: “Hey, you — buy this.” He used this idea to explore how the message of the Gospel also speaks directly and personally to each individual, not as a transaction, but as an invitation to live with purpose, compassion and a commitment to others.
The visit provided a meaningful opportunity for students to engage with Bishop Paul’s perspective and to reflect on their own response to faith in action.
The College expressed its gratitude for Bishop Paul’s leadership and pastoral presence, acknowledging the impact of his service to both Damascus and the wider diocesan community.
