Adelaide Council Renames Street for Late Nun

0:00In Adelaide, it's March 19th, and here's what is going on. Adelaide City Council has unanimously supported renaming a stretch of Queen Street in the Central Business District after Sister Janet Mead. The late Australia nun founded the Adelaide Day Center for homeless persons right on that street back in 1985. She's best known for her 1974 hit single, The Lord's Prayer, which sold more than 1 million copies in the United States alone. The song earned gold records in Australia and the U.S. and landed her a Grammy nomination for best inspirational performance. She narrowly lost to Elvis Presley for his live version of How Great Thou Art. Sister Me channeled that fame into helping others instead of chasing the spotlight. Center coordinator Joyce Vandersman pushed the idea at Tuesday night's council meeting after an 18-month campaign. She's thrilled with the win, calling a true recognition for Mead's compassionate work. Staff and supporters say Mead gave a voice to the ignored and made Adelaide

1:00a kinder place. The center has offered food, crisis support, and housing help to homeless folks, and those feeling isolated for over 40 years. One member noted it's impossible to measure the economic boost from their efforts, all sparked by Mead's belief in ordinary people making a difference. Now the council moves to consult Queen Street residents who will need new house numbers. Final approval still requires sign-off from the registrar general and valuer general before the change takes effect. This story is made possible by our sponsor. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com. Made in AI.