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The newly appointed Archbishop of Adelaide Patrick O’Regan says he is looking forward to being in the Archdiocese and sees his role as “being a person of communion in this place, a missionary disciple”.
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As Christians around the world prepare to celebrate the holiest time of the year under the shadow of the coronavirus, the image of Jesus being comforted by Mary on his way to the cross symbolises the need for us to care for each other in this time of pain and suffering.
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The Catholic Church in SA is offering ways for parishioners to recreate the church in their homes and ‘connect’ for worship, in light of closures and restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope Francis has established an emergency fund in response to the COVID-19 crisis to support ongoing missionary work around the world.
As Christians are forced to celebrate Holy Week from the safety of their homes due to coronavirus restrictions, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the story of Christ's sacrifice and resurrection serves as a 'source of strength and hope' in these challenging times.
Acknowledging the High Court’s decision today to acquit Cardinal George Pell of historical child sex abuse charges, Adelaide Archbishop-elect Pat O’Regan said it was important to remember the “survivor victims, their families and people in the parishes” at this time.
Catholic education has welcomed the Australia Government’s JobKeeper wage subsidies to support families facing job losses and stand downs, however the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) is concerned the support does not work for essential services such as low fee schools.
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Features
When Izabella Picheta died eight years ago just before her 89th birthday, her children came across a series of articles she’d written for a local Polish newspaper. Recently translated by her daughter, the memoirs provide a fascinating insight into her conscription to possibly the strangest army of WWII.
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The blessing and official opening of the new Calvary Adelaide Hospital, followed by a thanksgiving Mass in the chapel, was a chance to reflect on the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary and their founder Mary Potter.
Local
As the South Australians lay delegates for the Plenary Council are revealed, the 'difficult but necessary' decision is made to postpone the first assembly scheduled to be held in Adelaide in October.
The spread of the COVID-19 virus has created a situation of crisis in Australia and around the globe. Many countries are suffering from an exponential rate of infection with extraordinarily high numbers of deaths, affecting especially the sick and the frail elderly. This is a public health emergency of a scale we have not previously known. It is also an event of great personal tragedy for the gravely ill and their families, and for the bereaved.
As parishes around the country find new ways to keep their communities connected in their faith, Deacon Tee Ping Koh has found one way to bring Palm Sunday to people’s doorsteps.
We’re facing an Easter like no other. The deprivation of the Eucharist and closure of our churches is something which is quite unheard of by we Catholics even since convict times.
It’s a pastime enjoyed by teenagers and nonagenarians alike, and if you can count up to 10 you have all it takes to learn the art of bell ringing.
Schools
When St Barbara’s Parish School celebrated its 20th anniversary on March 2, no-one could be prouder than Sr Patricia Hogan.
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When Kenyan-born Fr Dominick Awiti Okwadha arrived to serve the Catholics of Rwanda he soon realised his ability “to listen” would be in great demand as people continued to recover from the genocide of the 1990s.
Schools
A walk around the yard at St Mary’s College during recess and lunchtimes this term has been a completely different experience for principal Clare Nocka – and one that has brought her immense joy.
The State Attorney General Vickie Chapman has stated her intention to present to Parliament an abortion law reform bill based on recommendations of the South Australian Law Reform Institute. Once again, we will see that the human dignity and right to life of the unborn child is not a consideration.
In our continuing series on issues related to historical child sexual abuse, the SA and NT Professional Standards Office explains the role of its Record Service.
Hot cross buns and chocolate eggs are enjoyed by many over the Easter period, but not everyone understands their true significance. Behind those simple ‘treats’ stand the most profound events of human history.
Hawthorndene woodcarver Clem Colla has realised a boyhood dream by handcrafting a wooden set of the Stations of the Cross which now adorn the walls of his local church.
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