Sr Marisa Valzasina and Sr Grace Matsumoto were presented with an apostolic blessing from Pope Francis for their dedication and service to the Archdiocese of Adelaide prior to their departure from Adelaide last month. After 57 years the Daughters of St Paul have closed their bookshop and media centre in Adelaide. Following last year’s thanksgiving Mass for the Daughters of St Paul’s presence in SA, Bishop Greg O’Kelly SJ reiterated his gratitude to the Sisters who were visibly touched by the papal blessing. He is pictured with, from left, Sr Grace, Sr Marisa and Fr Philip Marshall.

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In the parishes

A few of the celebrations held in the parishes in recent months.

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Around the parishes

Some recent celebrations from around the parishes.

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MFP orientation

The Ministry Formation Program welcomed students to their annual orientation day on Saturday February 15.

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Ordination to the Diaconate

In a joyful celebration, Tee Ping Koh and Alfred Donat were ordained deacons by Bishop Greg O'Kelly SJ on November 29. Pictures: Nat Rogers.

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Around the parishes

Roula Giakoumis and Giuseppe Bollella were married in St Patrick’s Church, Adelaide on September 7 by Fr Roderick O’Brien. Parents: Taki and Katerina Giakoumis of Athelstone and Antonio and Rina Bollella of Semaphore Park.