First Aboriginal Anglican Priest Passes | Adelaide News

The first Aboriginal woman ordained as an Anglican priest, Reverend Y. Nunggumajbarr, has died at 63 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ordained in 2009 in her home community of Numbulwar, she served for over a decade before retiring in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of faith, art, and cultural pride. Raised in church, she studied theology and linguistics at Nungalinya College and became known as the “Arnhem Land priest,” appearing on ABC’s Compass to share her deep connection to country. A gifted pandanus weaver and painter, her art embodied stories, places, and identity — celebrated by the Numbulwar Numburindi Art Centre as that of a powerful storyteller. Tributes poured in from church leaders who praised her pioneering role and enduring impact, while her family — six children, seventeen grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren — carry forward the vibrant life she lived and the countless souls she touched.

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