An apology for past failings and calls for a renewed Church that listens and offers the guidance young people seek were common themes from the Australian voices heard at the Youth Synod currently underway in Rome.
Adelaide’s Catholic community gave thanks with gusto for the ordination of Bishop Charles Gauci when he returned to his home town this month.
Sr Elena Marie Piteo has covered a lot of ground since embarking on her journey to a religious vocation with the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in Nashville.
The influence of its namesake saint was evident everywhere when St Francis School at Lockleys welcomed members of the Diocesan Visitation Team.
There is the story of a former Prime Minister visiting a nursing home during an election period and going up to one of the elderly residents, bending over and asking the lady, “do you know who I am?” The resident replied, ‘no, I don’t, dear, but if you go over to the nurse at the desk, she will probably be able to tell you’.
Changes to Commonwealth funding for non-government schools have been welcomed by the Catholic education sector.
Building strong communities and keeping children safe was the focus of Child Protection Sunday celebrations held in parishes throughout the Archdiocese on September 9.
The Blackwood parish is casting the net far and wide to hear what local community members think the Catholic Church in Australia should look like in the future.
Students from Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish School are improving their reading skills and forming strong connections with members of the older generation through a program in which they make regular visits to the nearby Southern Cross Care home.
As preparations continue for next year’s World Youth Day celebrations in Adelaide, organisers have confirmed that leading vocal powerhouse Gospo Collective will be the headline act for the evening concert.