As Voluntary Assisted Dying comes into effect in South Australia today, Catholic Health Australia (CHA) has reiterated the focus of its members on “healing and accompanying the dying through excellent end-of-life care”.
The German Ambassador to Australia, Dr Markus Ederer, has stressed the importance of holding Russia accountable for the crime of aggression against Ukraine at the launch of an exhibition in Adelaide honouring the first generation of Holocaust researchers.
Faith, hope and joy. Three simple, somewhat over-used words, especially at Christmas time.
It should have been one of the best days of his life. After 14 years of Jesuit studies and preparation for the priesthood and the day after his ordination on December 9 1972 in<br />
St Ignatius Church, Norwood, Fr Greg O’Kelly was celebrating his first Mass at Holy Name Church, St Peter’s, when tragedy struck.
An increasing number of families who never believed they would be at risk of homelessness are finding themselves turning to a new Vinnies program for support and to keep a roof over their heads.
A program that will offer free legal support and information for members of the African-Australian community, including youths in trouble with the law, is set to be launched in Adelaide early next year.
A French religious sister chosen by Pope Francis to serve as under secretary of the Synod of Bishops will visit Adelaide in February.
Driven by his conviction that the Catholic Church needs a new social movement led by young people and centred on “humanity and its common home, earth”, Adelaide priest Fr Bob Wilkinson has documented his involvement in the Young Christian Workers (YCW) movement founded by Belgian priest Joseph Cardijn.
Christmas lunch is either something you look forward to or something you dread. The food, the company, the conversations, the gift exchange; a lot of it hinges on both the choices you make and the people you are with. Are we gathering out of obligation or with love? How well do we know the people around the table? How could we make time with family and friends more meaningful?
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart may have departed the Henley Beach parish but the legacy of their 64-year contribution will live on.