There will be two teams of people accompanying the Cross & Icon on its journey around Australia. The first team took part in the journey from July 2007 to November 2007. The second team will take over in February when the JCI continues it's journey.
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Name: Fr Chris Ryan MGL
Age: 32
Role in team: Coordinator
Home State & Diocese: ACT, The Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn Regular Occupation (when not on the JCI TT): Parish Priest of St Benedict's, Narrabundah, ACT.
5 things you should know about me
- I'm a priest of the Missionary of God's Love - a new community of priests and brothers (There are MGL sisters too).
- I like jazz
- My favourite colours are brown and white
- I am a Collingwood fan
- I am a nice Collingwood fan
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What excites me most about being part of the JCI Travelling Team is: The chance to listen to people from all over the country share about their faith, and to see that faith enriched and deepened through their encounter with the WYD Cross and Icon.
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First Name Janine
Age 29
Role in Team Team Manager
Home State & Diocese Armidale Diocese, New South Wales
Regular Occupation (when not on the JCI TT) Occupational Therapist
5 things you should know about me
- I am passionate about living the adventure God calls me to (life) to the full!
- I have a wonderful family - Mum, Dad and two older sisters who are also very close friends of mine.
- I like to bushwalk, rock climb and be outdoors.
- My favourite foods are lettuce and chocolate.
- I take size 6 shoes.
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What excites me most about being part of the JCI Travelling Team is: Having the opportunity to share God's love with the youth of Australia!
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Name: Bernadette
Age: 24
Role in team: Youth Ministry Volunteer
Home State & Diocese: South Australia, Adelaide Archdiocese
Regular Occupation (when not on the JCI TT): Marketing Consultant
5 things you should know about me
- I have been blessed with five awesome older siblings and an incredible set of parents.
- Honesty is my best (and worst!) attribute.
- My favourite things are friends, music and travel.
- As a little girl my mum once banned me from saying that I was bored - I'm a person that likes having lots to do!
- I am definitely a 'night person' - chatting to my housemates til 1am or working on the computer til 4am is not uncommon for me. I CAN get up early in the morning, I just prefer NOT to.
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What excites me most about being part of the JCI Travelling Team is: How different it will be to my life right now! World Youth Day had an immense impact on my life and I'm really excited about travelling Australia with the other members of the team as messengers of World Youth Day, the Cross and our faith. Through the joys and challenges of the journey, I am hoping to come to a greater awareness of the life that God is calling me to live, and encouraging others to do the same.
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Name: Daniel
Age: 26
Role in team: Youth ministry volunteer
Home State & Diocese: NSW - Diocese of Broken Bay
Regular Occupation (when not on the JCI TT): Finance Broker (I help people borrow money for things)
5 things you should know about me
- I tend to get a little excited about life
- I'm a big fan of early mornings - especially getting outdoor and active
- I talk loud & fast and use my hands like a true Italian
- Mention ice-cream and you've got my attention (especially quality gelato...yum!)
- I'm a bit of a joker?
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What excites me most about being part of the JCI TT is: Sharing God's awesome, life-changing love with people all over our incredible countryside.
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Name: Annaliese
Age: 24
Role in team: Youth Ministry Volunteer
Home State & Diocese: Victoria (Melbourne Archdiocese)
Regular Occupation: Speech Pathologist
5 things you should know about me
- I have three brothers and now three sisters (thanks to two newish sisters in law!)
- I love discussing life issues and having debates (notice I say debates not arguments!)
- I have a habit of singing, humming and whistling - let me know if it's bothering you.
- I like to play Netball - GK and GD are the best!
- I love chocolate (actually, anything that contains large quantities of butter, sugar and cream are winners too.)
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What excites me most about being part of the JCI Travelling Team is: I can't wait to share my passion and enthusiasm for WYD with other Australians. I'm also really excited about meeting Catholic Youth from all over Australia and being able to witness as the WYD Cross and Icon touch those in its path.
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Name: Frank
Age: 52
Role in team: Team Driver
Home State & Diocese: ACT, Canberra-Goulburn Diocese
Regular Occupation (when not on the JCI TT): School teacher - technology and applied studies and vocation education.
5 things you should know about me
- Married to my dearest Karen, and Dad to three wonderful adult children, Michael, Vanessa & Joseph
- Only left-handed person of 10 children
- Played against the West Indies (Cricket) in 1985
- My students sometimes call me 'Cranky Frankie'
- Enjoy Ballroom Dancing
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What excites me most about being part of the JCI Travelling Team is: The experience of travelling as a JCI pilgrim with young people will be an honour that I find hard to express. In my own faith journey I see great opportunities for spiritual and personal growth. I am very excited about travelling the open roads of our great southern land.
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First Name Rodney
Age 23
Role in Team Media Officer
Home State & Diocese Archdiocese of Sydney
Regular Occupation (when not on the JCI TT) I just completed my Masters in Media Arts and Production (Film and Video) so I would most likely be looking for work in the Australian film industry. That along with my retail job.
5 things you should know about me
- Youngest of three boys
- My faith in God is everything to me
- I am a very family orientated person
- I love movies because I want to be a film maker
- I love the Catholic Church
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What excites me most about being part of the JCI Travelling Team is: I am so excited because I know that this is going to be the adventure of a life time where I am going to encounter unique experiences in the most significant aspects of my life. It is the chance for Australia to witness the beauty and truth that exists in our faith. For me that is a reason to live.
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