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Vintage lanterns a light to friendship

Anyone attending this year’s Palm Sunday Mass or Marian Procession may have noticed a rather striking pair of vintage lanterns being carried in the midst of the celebrations. As well as their strong visual appeal, the French lanterns come with a very personal story.

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From left – Maggie Wood, Heather Matthewman, Kirsty Delguste, Irene Moses, Miriam (Mim) Morrison, Leonie Stoddart and Cath Rutherford at the commemoration event. Picture: Alexandra Gonzalez Salas
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Moving tribute to angels of the air

A single flickering candle cast an angelic glow across black and white photographs of Margaret Moses and Gyoparka Makk at the Adelaide Sisters of Mercy’s 50th anniversary commemoration of the Operation Babylift tragedy last month. Their young faces and memories are forever captured in time.

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Finding God through nature

South Australia is home to many outdoor places of reflection for those looking to connect with their faith in spaces providing peace and tranquility. 

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Proud to call Australia home

A new book looks at families who came to South Australia to start a new life and asks why identity matters. Among them is South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas.