Deacon Nick Kerr

Friday, June 12

A loss not just to family and friends but the wider diaconal community

Eveleen Anne Kerr. Born 15 December 1941, died 23 April 2026

Diplomat praises ministry of deacons

Holy See diplomat Archbishop Charles Balvo, the Apostolic Nuncio to Australia, highlighted the important role that deacons play in the Church following his attendance at the 2025 National Deacons Conference in Adelaide.

Deacon Nick Kerr with members of the African community.

Adelaide mourns death of Deacon Nick Kerr

Adelaide’s Catholic community is mourning the death of Nicholas (Nick) Kerr - much-loved and highly respected deacon, religious journalist and pastoral worker with the African Catholic community.

Church needs more deacons

Vocations to the permanent diaconate are growing faster than any other vocation in the Church.