The Catholic Diocese of Wagga Wagga, on behalf of our parishes in the MIA, congratulates the Area News on the occasion of their Centenary A Message from the Parish of Sacred Heart Griffith: Sacred Heart Parish Griffith has had a long association with "The Area News' from its commencement in 1923. Our Parish has travelled these years alongside you, and it is an honour to be a part of this important moment in your history. A keepsake magazine marking the centenary will enable generations to come to appreciate the blood, sweat and tears', that has gone before them, to make the city of Griffith the vibrant and friendly place it is. When Pope Francis was asked about Happy 100th Anniversary from Yoogali: Yenda & Harwood Catholic Parish the work of journalism, he replied, "Journalism is to listen and convey the truth of what was really said". He added, "I would also like to take this opportunity to thank ... all journalists for their work." In this vein, I echo the Pope's words and express my deep gratitude to "The Area News' for 100 years of keeping us "Griffiths" up to date through your noble profession of journalism. We hope and pray that your next 100 years and beyond are just as successful as your first. God Bless, Fr Andrew Grace, Parish Priest, Sacred Heart Parish Griffith RM0007738 The Catholic Diocese of Wagga Wagga , on behalf of our parishes in the MIA , congratulates the Area News on the occasion of their Centenary A Message from the Parish of Sacred Heart Griffith : Sacred Heart Parish Griffith has had a long association with " The Area News ' from its commencement in 1923. Our Parish has travelled these years alongside you , and it is an honour to be a part of this important moment in your history . A keepsake magazine marking the centenary will enable generations to come to appreciate the blood , sweat and tears ' , that has gone before them , to make the city of Griffith the vibrant and friendly place it is . When Pope Francis was asked about Happy 100th Anniversary from Yoogali : Yenda & Harwood Catholic Parish the work of journalism , he replied , " Journalism is to listen and convey the truth of what was really said " . He added , " I would also like to take this opportunity to thank ... all journalists for their work . " In this vein , I echo the Pope's words and express my deep gratitude to " The Area News ' for 100 years of keeping us " Griffiths " up to date through your noble profession of journalism . We hope and pray that your next 100 years and beyond are just as successful as your first . God Bless , Fr Andrew Grace , Parish Priest , Sacred Heart Parish Griffith RM0007738