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Influence of St Francis on show at Lockleys
The influence of its namesake saint was evident everywhere when St Francis School at Lockleys welcomed members of the Diocesan Visitation Team.
Local
The influence of its namesake saint was evident everywhere when St Francis School at Lockleys welcomed members of the Diocesan Visitation Team.
News
Adelaide’s Catholic community gave thanks with gusto for the ordination of Bishop Charles Gauci when he returned to his home town this month.
National
The Catholic Church’s submission to the Federal Government’s Religious Freedom Review does not seek concessions to discriminate against students or teachers based on their sexuality, gender identity or relationship status.
Sr Elena Marie Piteo has covered a lot of ground since embarking on her journey to a religious vocation with the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in Nashville.
Representatives from a dozen different faith communities gathered in Adelaide on October 7 to pledge their commitment to taking action on climate change.
The Caritas international network is responding with emergency assistance following a powerful earthquake that rocked central Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Friday.
In a ceremony rich with Catholic tradition and Aboriginal culture, the Diocese of Darwin has welcomed Bishop Charles Gauci as its new shepherd.
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With many of the nation’s farming communities currently crippled by drought, St Joseph’s School, Murray Bridge, encouraged students to come ‘Dressed as a Farmer’ on the last day of Term 3.
There is the story of a former Prime Minister visiting a nursing home during an election period and going up to one of the elderly residents, bending over and asking the lady, “do you know who I am?” The resident replied, ‘no, I don’t, dear, but if you go over to the nurse at the desk, she will probably be able to tell you’.
Changes to Commonwealth funding for non-government schools have been welcomed by the Catholic education sector.
Building strong communities and keeping children safe was the focus of Child Protection Sunday celebrations held in parishes throughout the Archdiocese on September 9.
Local
As preparations continue for next year’s World Youth Day celebrations in Adelaide, organisers have confirmed that leading vocal powerhouse Gospo Collective will be the headline act for the evening concert.
Features
A roof over their heads, a welcoming face when they walk through the door after school, a healthy meal and a safe place to be – it doesn’t seem a lot to ask for but these simple things are helping to give young homeless people a chance in life, reports JENNY BRINKWORTH.
Opinion
All roads lead to Rome, they say. And from all the corners of the earth we came – Australia (just me), Macau, the Philippines, Latin America, United States, Canada, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Western Europe and Rome itself – to learn about ‘covering Catholicism in the age of Francis’.
The Blackwood parish is casting the net far and wide to hear what local community members think the Catholic Church in Australia should look like in the future.
As the need for foster carers in South Australia continues to grow, Centacare Catholic Family Services is urging potential candidates to not be discouraged by the application, assessment and training process involved.
A unique Indigenous design has been incorporated into the coat of arms for Australia’s newest bishop, Charles Gauci, who will be ordained in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Cathedral, Darwin, tonight (September 26).
Students from Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish School are improving their reading skills and forming strong connections with members of the older generation through a program in which they make regular visits to the nearby Southern Cross Care home.
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