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Sister Janet Mead

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Some may remember Sister Janet from her younger days as a Sister of Mercy at St Aloysius College. (An Australian Catholic Nun who was known for recording a rock version of "The Lords Prayer")

Her bond back then with her students was very evident. It was before my time but being Australian, I'm still familiar with Sister Janet's version.






Fast forward, she is now 82 years old and still walking the walk. She established Adelaide Day Centre in 1985 and is still actively involved. (A place that supports homeless men.)

Remarkable woman.
 
Amazing!

Mead formed a rock band simply called The Rock Band when she was 17 to provide music for the weekly Mass at her local church. She studied piano at the Adelaide Conservatorium before joining the Sisters of Mercy order and became a music teacher at two local Catholic schools. She began to explore the "Rock Mass" concept in the early 1970s, desiring to make the Mass more interesting and accessible for her students. This led to a successful series of "Rock Masses" which she conducted at Adelaide Cathedral.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Mead
 
Sadly, Sister Janet passed away yesterday after devoting most of her life and working tirelessly to helping the homeless and disadvantaged. An incredibly powerful advocate for the most vulnerable.


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RIP dear Lady. Thank you for your compassion.
 
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