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Local Alex Dighton with his wife Claire Jarrett and son Albie. Local

Grace-filled start to political life

South Australia’s newest Member of Parliament, Alex Dighton, spoke passionately about the influence of his Catholic faith and the “grace” that guided him through the loss of his second child when he delivered his maiden speech last month.

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Local

Centenary celebrations at Tailem Bend

Eight priests joined Archbishop Patrick O’Regan and Deacon Arturo Jimena in celebrating the centenary Mass for St Columbkille’s Church on February 18.

International

Pope Francis canonises 35 new saints

Inviting all faithful to practice Christian love every day, Pope Francis on Sunday (October 15) canonised 35 new saints, nearly all of them martyrs, holding them up as models who “point the way”.