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Inspired by Laudato Si’ and Pope Francis’ call for ecological conversion, Tailem Bend farmer Peter Henry and his family have transformed the bare hills of their Murray Mallee property into an oasis where native grasses, trees and birdlife flourish.
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In what will be the first major gathering of the faithful since COVID hit, more than 3000 Catholics from parishes and multicultural groups throughout the Archdiocese will converge on the Adelaide Showgrounds on May 16 for the annual Marian Procession and Peace Rally.
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A South Australian politician has expressed concern that people do not fully understand the implications of the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) bill currently before State Parliament.
When global faith leaders and scientists gather in Rome later this year to set out their vision for tackling climate change, local Indigenous people will also have a voice at the table.
Adelaide Archbishop Patrick O’Regan has today written to the faithful expressing his concern about the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) bill being rushed through State Parliament.
About 400 people are expected to attend a Diocesan Assembly in September to reflect on the life of the local Church community, in conjunction with ongoing discernment for the Plenary Council taking place at a national level in October.
A change to the way Caritas Australia delivers its educational programs is helping school students to examine more closely Catholic social teaching, according to Deacon Paul Reid.
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A new walking trail through the streets of Kensington and Norwood brings to life the area’s connection with Australia’s first canonised saint, Mary of the Cross MacKillop.
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Changes to the way the State Government delivers homelessness services in the city and southern suburbs has had a major impact on Hutt St Centre, Catherine House and the St Vincent de Paul Society.
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Parishes around the Archdiocese are being encouraged to reach out, connect and extend a hand of welcome to the hundreds of seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands who are currently working in the State.
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ. Lent lasts for 40 days. Easter for 50. Why 50 days?
As families around the State honour mums this Mother’s Day, it will be an extra special celebration for one Magill great grandmother who is about to reach a major birthday milestone.
The heartbreaking death of Kobi Shepherdson in a murder-suicide at the Whispering Wall last month has highlighted yet again the shocking prevalence of domestic violence in our community.
Hallett Cove parishioner Kevin Liston is passionate about the role of lay Catholics and their everyday lives in shaping the future of the Church in Australia. In 2019 he started a series of forums inviting people to come and talk about their spirituality, how it developed and where it came from.
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