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Saving Souls a Counterpunch from Above – SMH

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Father Dave

OUTSIDE the café on Marrickville Road where Father Dave Smith has coffee every morning, a tattooed 20-something is slouched in a chair, sipping on a drink between cigarette drags. Inside, an open newspaper page is headed “Muslim Unrest” above pictures … Continue reading →

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A BIG SUNDAY FOR … GLOVED PALMS

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Father Dave

When Father Dave Smith of Holy Trinity Church in Dulwich Hill saw the youth centre’s budget was a few thousand dollars short, he decided to break a Guinness world record and raise $10, 000. “I can preach and I can … Continue reading →

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Father fights for world record – Valley Times

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Father Dave

When fighters step into the ring with Father Dave Smith, they’re usually hesitant to throw the first punch – until he connects with one. Next month at least 30 boxers; from champion Anthony Mundine to novice John Safran, will face … Continue reading →

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Priest goes the Knuckle – Inner West Courier

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Father Dave

When fighters step into the ring with Father Dave Smith, they’re usually hesitant to throw the first punch – until he connects with one. Next month at least 30 boxers; from champion Anthony Mundine to novice John Safran, will face … Continue reading →

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Fighting Chance For Kids – Sunday Telegraph July 7th, 1996

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Father Dave

IN the unconventional parish of Father Dave Smith, the community knows violence is not the answer —but it can be part of the cure. Fr Smith finds a good fight is the best way to get the message across to … Continue reading →

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Why a priest sees beauty in the ring – The Daily Telegraph December 3rd, 1998

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Father Dave

by Jeff Wells If I want an opinion on the banning of boxing for kids I won’t go to a bleeding heart, yuppie, politician, or combination of any of them. I go to the man. I go to The Man’s … Continue reading →

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Vicar with Ticker – Australia Post, January 5th, 2002

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Father Dave

He’s as comfortable punching as he is preaching – which is just as well for the hundreds of teenagers this fighting father figure has saved from a life on the streets Flying-fisted Father Dave Smith knows all about the school … Continue reading →

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Father Dave’s a Big Hit – That’s Life May 15th, 2002

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Father Dave

Local Heroes Encouraging kids to fight isn’t a normal thing for a priest to do, but then Father Dave Smith isn’t a normal priest…   What is it you’re doing, Father Dave? I’m trying to educate and inspire young people … Continue reading →

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Out of the Box, Into the Ring – Warcry March 27th, 2004

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Father Dave

Father Dave Smith is a hard man to pin down. Literally. One minute he’s on the phone talking about life as pastor of a Sydney inner-city parish, and the next he’s living it. SOS calls and all. ‘I got called … Continue reading →

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