Archdiocese of Adelaide

Saturday, April 20

New data to aid pastoral planning

A social profile of the Adelaide Archdiocese, based on the 2021 Australian Census, will assist in the processing of pastoral planning by giving a clear picture of the diocese’s demographic reality.

Privileged to be present in people's lives

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.

Among the 350 participants at the Diocesan Assembly were, from left (seated) Yuggu Zechariah and Josh McDermid; (standing) Fr Arul Dev, Maisie Henderson, Celia Babbage, Georgia Stellar and Michael Babbage.

Assembly commits to local mission

Participants of the Adelaide Diocesan Assembly held at Nazareth Catholic Community last month have pledged to take practical steps to fulfill the mission of the local Church.

Clocking up combined century of priesthood

Fr Tony Densley and Fr Michael Brennan were ordained at a time of great excitement and hope for the Catholic Church as the reforms of Vatican II were being implemented around the world. Fifty years later, they reflected on their experience of priesthood with JENNY BRINKWORTH.

Giving hope and zest to the life of so many

Bishop Greg O’Kelly SJ shared his thoughts on the priesthood at the Mass of Thanksgiving for Fr Olek Stirrat at the Church of the Annunciation, Hectorville, on Sunday March 13. This was the first Mass celebrated by Fr Stirrat after his ordination on March 12.

Celebrating ordinations to priesthood

Adelaide’s Catholic community will celebrate the ordination of two local young men to the priesthood this weekend.

Archbishop in waiting

The newly appointed Archbishop of Adelaide Patrick O’Regan says he is looking forward to being in the Archdiocese and sees his role as “being a person of communion in this place, a missionary disciple”.