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1st November 2023

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Gawler parish celebrates milestones

Gawler Catholic parish is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, having commenced on August 17 1849, just 13 years after the proclamation of South Australia.

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St Daniel Comboni feast Mass

Members of Adelaide’s African Catholic Community celebrated the feast of St Daniel Comboni in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral on October 15. Four children were baptised at the feast Mass and one child was confirmed and received first holy communion. Fr Dean Marin celebrated the joyful Mass with the assistance of several of Adelaide’s African priests. Pictures: Ben Macmahon

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Catholic Schools Music Festival

The annual Catholic Schools Music Festival brought together about 2000 upper primary and secondary students from 71 regional and metropolitan Catholic schools who performed in four massed choirs, instrumental ensembles, vocal groups and as solo artists. The festival was held in September at the Adelaide Festival Centre. Picture: Festival City Photography

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Sounds of mercy

Church bells rang as members of the Mercedes College community gathered to celebrate Mercy Day in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral.

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Bright minds

Inquiring minds at St Thomas School Goodwood have contributed to some outstanding results in several competitions held recently.