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Heavenly voices from afar
Evening Mass-goers at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral were recently treated to the heavenly sounds of a 54-strong boys’ choir from the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School in London.
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Evening Mass-goers at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral were recently treated to the heavenly sounds of a 54-strong boys’ choir from the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School in London.
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In its 60th year, Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten appeal was launched in the place where it all began – St Bernadette’s Church at St Mary’s – on Shrove Tuesday.
Local
South Australia’s newest Member of Parliament, Alex Dighton, spoke passionately about the influence of his Catholic faith and the “grace” that guided him through the loss of his second child when he delivered his maiden speech last month.
The Reverend Dr Peter Murphy has been appointed Bishop of Armidale.
Up to 500 Catholic liturgists, musicians, teachers and parishioners from Australia and New Zealand will gather in Adelaide in October for a national liturgy and music conference.
Members of the Adelaide Hills parish gathered late last year to express their gratitude to Leon and Leonie Holmes for their enormous contribution over 65 years to the local Church and community.
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For nearly 25 years Franca Parente has been perfecting the art of listening with a kind ear and open heart as a pastoral care practitioner – providing support to those who are vulnerable and facing major health challenges. <br />
As a young girl the idea of joining a religious order never crossed Yvonne Gleeson’s mind, despite her strong Catholic background and her much older cousin James being a priest – and later Archbishop of Adelaide.
As we embark upon the sacred season of Lent in this Jubilee Year of 2025, our hearts are drawn to the call of the Lord to renew our faith, deepen our communion and walk as pilgrims of hope.
Each year I am often met with surprise when I tell people that Easter is actually a busier time for the Catholic Church than Christmas.
Events
When Croydon Park parish priest Fr Charles Lukati runs the Clare Valley Half Marathon in April, he will be spurred on by the hope that he is helping people like parishioner Domenic Scoleri in his ongoing battle with multiple myeloma.
National
As part of the universal Jubilee Year celebrations, three sites have been named pilgrimage churches for the Adelaide Archdiocese: Adelaide’s St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Penola’s St Joseph’s Church and Clare Valley’s Sevenhill Winery and Ignatian Spirituality Centre.
Events
An Adelaide Fringe event with Easter at its heart will put Polish traditions front and centre.
Some of Adelaide’s finest musicians will gather this month to raise much-needed funds for Timor Leste’s Alma Nuns.
The Bishops Commission for Christian Unity and Inter-religious Dialogue is inviting all Catholics who are engaged in ecumenical and interfaith activities to attend the National Conference for Ecumenical and Interfaith Works – ‘Walking Together’ 2025.
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