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While inclement weather forced last month’s Marian Procession and Peace Rally to be moved indoors, it couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of more than 1000 faithful who gathered to honour Mary, Mother of the Church.
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The annual Marian Procession was held for the first time at the Adelaide Showgrounds, Wayville, on Sunday May 16.
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In what will be the first major gathering of the faithful since COVID hit, more than 3000 Catholics from parishes and multicultural groups throughout the Archdiocese will converge on the Adelaide Showgrounds on May 16 for the annual Marian Procession and Peace Rally.
The 70th anniversary of the Marian Procession didn’t quite go to plan but organisers were pleased that approximately 800 people packed into St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral after inclement weather forced a change of venue.
Rain and a change of venue for the Marian Procession didn't dampen the spirits of more than 800 people honouring Mary in a service at St Francis Xavier's Cathedral on May 19.
On Sunday, May 19 this year, many communities within the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide will gather to take part in the annual Marian Procession and Peace Rally. This year’s procession is the 70th in the series and will be a public honouring of Mary, the Mother of God and Mother of the Church.
More than 2000 Catholics celebrated the 160th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes at the Marian Procession and Peace Rally in the South Parklands on Sunday May 20. Photos: Ben Macmahon.
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