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Back to Mass for a few
South Australian Catholics have returned to Mass, albeit in much smaller numbers, following the easing of restrictions on places of worship.
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South Australian Catholics have returned to Mass, albeit in much smaller numbers, following the easing of restrictions on places of worship.
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Adelaide’s new Archbishop Patrick O’Regan was installed in a near empty St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral today but the occasion was full of beauty, grace and emotion as the former Bishop of Sale and priest of Bathurst committed himself to his new flock.
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A delegation representing the Catholic Church in South Australia appeared before a Joint Parliamentary Committee on End of Life Choices this week.
Among the first Catholics to visit St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral after it was reopened on May 11 were Sofia Baltazar, 26, and Ram Romina, 27.
The $2.2m redevelopment of the Hutt St Centre will commence this month despite a controversial review by the Adelaide City Council into compliance with land use regulations.
With two of its major fundraisers cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, Catherine House is hoping people will ‘dig deep’ and support its winter appeal now under way.
Sharing her love of music with children and adults over the past 70 years has been one of the great blessings of her ministry as a Josephite, according to Sr Judith Murnane rsj who celebrated her platinum jubilee recently.
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Archbishop Patrick O'Regan's homily at his installation on Monday May 25 is reprinted in full below.
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With interstate travel restrictions forcing family and friends to watch Archbishop O’Regan’s installation online, The Southern Cross asked his siblings – Stephen, Laurence and Louise – to provide some insights into their brother’s journey to the priesthood and episcopacy.
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In the Catholic Church there are three ‘levels’ of ordination within the sacrament of Holy Orders: deacon, priest and bishop. The Second Vatican Council spoke of the bishop as having ‘the fullness of the sacrament of Orders’ and dedicated an entire decree to the Pastoral Office of Bishops in the Church.
Messages of congratulations for Archbishop Patrick O’Regan have flowed in from around Australia and through diverse channels – from YouTube and Facebook posts to phone calls and letters.
Photographer Ben Macmahon captures special moments during the installation of Archbishop Patrick O'Regan, held on Monday May 25 in St Francis Xavier's Cathedral.
Echoing the thoughts of so many people in Adelaide, Bishop Greg O'Kelly SJ extends the warmest of welcomes to Archbishop Patrick O’Regan as he "comes into our midst".
The Adelaide Arch-diocese has had its fair share of challenges over the past few years so perhaps we shouldn’t be too surprised that the long-awaited arrival of our new archbishop has come at such an unusual time.
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When the shocking images of people in Milan dying of COVID-19 filled our television screens, the Archdiocese’s small team of hospital and prison chaplains knew they had to continue their ministry in Adelaide, despite their own fears of contracting the virus.
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High school sweethearts Elisa De Angelis and Samuel Murison had been preparing for their marriage for more than a year when their plans were thrown into chaos by the coronavirus crisis.
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The suspension of Masses and cancellation of gatherings over the past few months have proved challenging for parishioners, but for young people the opportunity to readily access more resources online has been a welcome addition to their faith lives, as LINDY McNAMARA reports.
The global pandemic is tragic at so many levels. But what has this time meant for us, when the usual practice and rhythms of our life in the Lockleys Catholic parish have been ‘re-ordered’?
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the canonisation of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Aid to the Church in Need has commissioned commemorative rosary beads which are being produced by the papal rosary makers.
On his appointment as Bishop of Sale, Archbishop O’Regan adopted a personal coat of arms which features a boat, an ancient image of the Church.
A stained glass window in St John and Michael’s Cathedral Bathurst and a prayer by Blessed Charles de Foucaud feature on a prayer card produced to mark Archbishop O’Regan’s installation.
Schools
A group of Early Years children from Galilee Catholic Primary School have won the hearts of many with their generosity and kindness to those in need.
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In a major boost for Catholic education in regional South Australia, Catholic Education SA has today announced the building of a new secondary school at Renmark and the expansion of St Mary MacKillop School at Wallaroo.
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St Anthony’s School at Millicent celebrated the 140th anniversary of the Sisters of Mercy last month, despite the Sisters having to cancel their pilgrimage to the South East because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spending time volunteering with people experiencing homelessness and sleeping rough gave Debbie Sterrey a different insight into their lives and has provided the motivation for her participation in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout being held this month.
Five years on from the launch of Laudato Si’, Star of the Sea School at Henley Beach is reaping the benefits of caring for our common earth.
Christian Brothers College’s soccer program has received a major boost with news that former Adelaide United player Marcelo Carrusca has taken over as its technical director.
The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross has been supporting the protocols introduced by Bishop Greg O’Kelly SJ for South Australian Catholic churches.
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