An Australian doctor and missionary who offered medical care, compassion and dignity to vulnerable people in India last century has come a step closer to sainthood after Pope Leo XIV formally recognised her heroic virtues last week.
Sr Lilly Reetha Alphonse arrived in Adelaide last year and is working as a hospital chaplain and in pastoral care at Cardijn College. She spoke to CHRISTINA FRANCIS about her missionary journey from rural India to Australia.
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In the 2016 census about 2700 people in South Australia identified themselves as Tamil speakers. Although small in number, their linguistic and religious fervour is strong, writes Dr Aruna Manuelrayan, a founding member of the Adelaide Tamil Catholic Community (ATCC).
Growing up in a land of contrasts piqued Alicia Remedios’ social conscience early in life.
Adelaide’s three newest Catholic priests may be on a mission from God but they had no hesitation taking time out from their orientation program to pay homage to the hallowed turf of Adelaide Oval.
A fine art photography exhibition is an unexpected outcome of a fundraising dinner for Afghan refugees organised by Vinnies and a refugee support group that meets in the Hindmarsh parish hall.
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