An important development in the Brighton parish was the establishment in 1959 of another primary school to meet the changing needs of the area.
Rob Chapman might be heading to Government House soon to receive his Medal of Australia (AM) but one thing is for sure, neither he nor his mates will let it change him.
David John Shinnick OAM Born February 9 1930 - Died November 11 2024
About 60 people gathered in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at Kingscote on November 17 to celebrate the Kangaroo Island parish’s 70th anniversary.
When Dianne looks back at her seven-year foster care journey she only has one regret. “I wish I’d done it sooner,” she says.
The oldest member of Brighton Catholic parish community, Milton Howard, will turn 102 next month – making him older than the parish which will celebrate its centenary in March next year.
Helen Mary McPhee (born February 22 1944, died October 6 2024).
Queen of Angels Church community farewelled sacristan Bernard Dowd last month but it wasn’t the first time he’d retired from this position. He spoke to The Southern Cross about his long career serving the priests of the Adelaide Cathedral parish.
When Stacia Linklaterhealy came into the world as a newborn, the outlook was so bleak she was baptised immediately.
Few people are comfortable discussing funeral plans with loved ones. What happens if you want Catholic ritual as part of your final farewell but children, partners or family members are disconnected from the Church? Funeral director Natasha Siebert shares her advice.
When Cathy Millane drives past Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College (OLSH) at Enfield her heart skips a beat and tears well in her eyes.
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