3rd June 2022

Plenary members prepare for second assembly

Local members are meeting together for two sessions of “discernment and reflection” as they prepare for the second assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia being held in Sydney in July.

Procession of love for Mary and Ukraine

Almost 1500 faithful representing Catholic parishes and 13 multicultural communities throughout the Archdiocese gathered to honour Mary, Mother of the Church, at the annual Marian Procession.

Fr Fred Kammer SJ outside St Francis Xavier's Cathedral during a visit to Adelaide in May.

Hope in the pursuit of justice

Jesuit priest Fr Fred Kammer has spent a lifetime tackling social justice issues in the USA. During a visit to Adelaide he spoke of the important role everyone has to play, no matter how small, in responding to ‘the cry of the earth, the cry of the poor’.

A stitch in time

A country teacher with a love for detective work has written the fascinating history of how English nuns came to establish one of Adelaide’s leading needlework studios.

Playing the timely tune, singing the timely song

Generations of young Australian children grew up watching Play School and well knew its signature tune, 'There’s a bear in there'!

Hope and challenge as Plenary approaches

The second assembly of the Plenary Council is rapidly approaching. It is less than a month away and will be held in St Mary’s Cathedral College Hall, adjacent to Hyde Park in Sydney, July 3-9.