Events
People of faith were encouraged to continue to ‘pray and build friendships’ as they gathered for an ecumenical service calling for peace in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Events
An ecumenical prayer service for peace in Israel and the Palestinian territories will be held in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral on Wednesday October 18 at 7pm.
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On October 11 this year, we celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. In his opening address Pope John XXIII said: 'The greatest concern of this council is this: that the sacred and central truths of our Christian faith should be guarded and taught more effectively.' He continued: 'The substance of our central beliefs is one thing, and the way in which it is presented is another....we will also be attentive to these times, to new forms of life present in the modern world.'
As South Australians prepare for the State election, Archbishop Patrick O’Regan and Vicar General Fr Dean Marin have urged Catholics to take seriously their civic responsibility in voting for the best outcome for all in society.
March 19 is the date for the State elections in South Australia and we know that there will be a Federal election in May. As Catholics what ought our response be?
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