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Archbishop resigns to 'heal pain and distress'
The resignation of Archbishop Philip Wilson brings to a close a time of uncertainty and anxiety in the local Church, says Bishop Greg O'Kelly SJ.
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The resignation of Archbishop Philip Wilson brings to a close a time of uncertainty and anxiety in the local Church, says Bishop Greg O'Kelly SJ.
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Sisters of St Joseph, friends, family and devotees of Mary MacKillop gathered in St Joseph's Chapel, Kensington to celebrate the feast day of Australia's first saint on August 8. The Mass was followed by refreshments in the Bethany Centre. Pictures: Sarah-Jane Herbert
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Not everyone meets a saint in their lifetime, let alone two, but Bishop Elect of Darwin and much-loved Adelaide priest Father Charles Gauci can claim just that and more, as Jenny Brinkworth discovered when she spoke to him ahead of his ordination in Darwin next month.
Archbishop Wilson appeared in the Newcastle Magistrates Court yesterday where home detention was approved. He is now in NSW serving his six month non-parole sentence at the home of a relative.
South Australians are being thanked for their generous support of this year’s Project Compassion Lenten campaign which has raised $10.8 million nationally.
The artistic talents of students from Our Lady of La Vang School will go on show next month as part of the South Australian Living Artists Festival (SALA).
As Catholics celebrate the feast of Saint Mary MacKillop today, August 8, Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ reflects on her work and how the Church of today can continue to learn from her example.
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Schools
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Opinion
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News
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Archbishop Philip Wilson will return to the New South Wales Local Court on August 14 for final sentencing after being assessed for suitability for home detention.
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Charles Gauci will become the first Adelaide Archdiocesan priest in 45 years to be ordained a bishop when he is installed as the seventh Bishop of Darwin next month.
Continuing our series on pastoral associates in the Archdiocese, Carmel White talks with Lindy McNamara about attending the recent Divine Renovation conference and her hopes for her work in the Emmaus parish.
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