An Olympics featuring board games, a Scrabble championship and even carpet bowls, is just one of the many events being planned to bring together residents in Calvary’s seven aged care homes in Adelaide.
Addicted to drugs and alcohol, suffering stress, anxiety and depression, Craig says he was in a very dark place and without hope – until two words helped turn his life around.
Fluent in several languages, a history buff and author, newly arrived priest Fr Luka Poljak brings a youthful perspective to his ministry with the Croatian Catholic Community and Adelaide Archdiocese.
Fostering can be just as life-changing for a carer as it is for a child in need of a supportive and safe environment. Three local foster carers share their stories of being part of Centacare Catholic Family Services’ circle of care.
An increasing number of people are struggling with cost of living rises and reaching out for assistance from Vinnies for the first time, according to one of the leaders of the St Vincent de Paul Society in SA.
Being unwell and in hospital at Christmas time can be particularly difficult, however at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital a “gentle and peaceful” dog called Lila is helping to make a difference to patient wellbeing during the festive season.
A food security project in Timor-Leste and a program assisting people with intellectual disabilities in Cambodia will be supported by the local Pilgrims 100 group in 2024.
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