SR PATRICIA PAK POY - Born 16 October 1935 - Died 24 February 2026
Minutes before I met with Richard Ryan to discuss his life story, which is now in print as 'Northern Territory Reflections 1970s and Beyond', I had been researching the renowned South Australian anti landmine campaigner Sr Patricia Pok Poy who had died a few days earlier.
There’s no such thing as a regular day in the life of Adelaide-based creative Adam Dormand. By day, he helps keep South Australia’s Catholic school sport programs running smoothly, by night he is one half of globally renowned electronic music duo Pines.
Twenty years ago Adelaide’s Olivia Lukaszewicz was a top flight professional tennis player but is now firmly ensconced as a Schoenstatt Sister of Mary. RICHARD EVANS reports.
Vocations
In a new series on different vocations within the Adelaide Archdiocese, Richard Evans speaks with Sr Maria Comito about her ministry in northern Adelaide as a member of the Daughters of Charity.
Obituaries
Margaret Hehir: Born March 5 1938; Died December 18 2025
Obituaries
Sister Deirdre Jordan RSM: Born September 18 1926; Died January 10 2026
Whether it’s his involvement with the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide’s property committee or his recent induction into the Knights of the Southern Cross, Jamie Guerra is doing his bit to make a difference.
Clinton Jury is well aware of the magnitude of the task at hand as he takes on the role of chief executive of one of the State’s largest volunteer organisations at a time when the need for its services has never been greater.
Fr Toan (Peter) Nguyen OP: Born August 16 1957, died October 18 2025
Monsignor Robert Rice: Born April 9 1932, died October 16 2025
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