News
The parents of a young boy who was the victim of a hammer-throwing accident have spoken publicly for the first time of their anguish as they watched him fight for his life, and their gratitude for the groundswell of prayers they firmly believe helped save him.
International
The final document of the second session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod includes a “concrete proposal of a new vision that overturns established practices”.
Local
Tea Tree Gully parish, winner of the Adelaide Archdiocese’s Safeguarding Sunday art competition, has been praised for its commitment to giving children a voice.
More than 300 people attended a memorial Mass for Bishop Paride Taban at St Augustine Church, Salisbury, in Adelaide on All Souls Day.
Pro-life groups have had a mixed response to the defeat of a bill to amend the State’s abortion laws on October 16.
Few people are comfortable discussing funeral plans with loved ones. What happens if you want Catholic ritual as part of your final farewell but children, partners or family members are disconnected from the Church? Funeral director Natasha Siebert shares her advice.
Up to 35 residents and clients at Southern Cross Care (SA, NT and Vic) have been meeting weekly – some for 12 years – to keep their voices tuned, develop choral techniques including acapella, and sing their hearts out.
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The recent journey of Pope Francis to Asia and Oceania was widely reported, mostly in a positive way. Remarks he made about the religions of the world were particularly noticed.
When Stacia Linklaterhealy came into the world as a newborn, the outlook was so bleak she was baptised immediately.
It was both humbling and a privilege to be able to share the remarkable story of young Javale Morato this month.
When I grew up in Ireland, folklore and faith were intertwined in many celebrations.
News
Sr Deirdre Murphy rsm (born September 13 1936, died August 29 2024) <br />
Events
Science and theology will converge during an interactive ‘God and the Stars’ event to be held at Christ the King church hall at Lockleys on November 8.
Local
The Southern Cross and Catholic Education SA are calling for students in the Adelaide and Port Pirie dioceses to use their artistic skills to design Archbishop Patrick O’Regan’s 2024 Christmas card.
There was a strong possibility that Javale Morato wouldn’t make it to his 13th birthday but on October 12 he was joined by his family and friends for a very special celebration in the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The Southern Cross photographer Ben Macmahon was there to capture the emotion of the day
Caritas Lebanon distributed more than 134,000 hot meals, 1000 dignity kits, 1327 mattresses, 1328 blankets, 776 hygiene kits and 756 baby kits to displaced persons over a three-day period last month.
A kaleidoscope of colour hit the stage when Mary MacKillop College students took part in this year’s Dance Showcase held at Seymour College.
The St Alphonsa Syro-Malabar parish community celebrated the feast of St Alphonsa on September 22, following nine days of Novena leading up to the event.
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