Denis Hurley Centre remembers founder with weekend of events
Seven candles were lit to honour the seven pillars of the organisation.
DURBAN’S Denis Hurley Centre hosted its annual Hurley weekend on Saturday, February 12 and Sunday, February 13 to honour founder, Archbishop Denis Hurley who passed away on February 13, 2004.
Director of the Denis Hurley Centre, Raymond Perrier, said seven candles were lit, during the Annual Stakeholder Meeting, to honour the seven pillars of the organisation: donation; faith community; NGOs and schools; corporate and media; government; volunteers and staff, and recipients.
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There was also a panel discussion for the community to participate in.
“There was a special focus on Archbishop Tutu this year, with a panel discussion among young people looking at the legacies of the two great leaders,” said Perrier.
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The Barry Wood Awards were presented for outstanding service by Fr Sabelo Mkhize, administrator of Emmanuel Cathedral, and Fr Joe Money Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI).
“The Bishop Barry Wood, a great friend of the DHC and, like Archbishop Hurley, a member of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI). Right up until his death almost five years ago. Barry’s life was committed to service; so we set up an award in his honour to recognise people who like him have an abundance of community spirit. The DHC was honouring in particular volunteers and staff members,” said Perrier.
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