Sisters Clara, 11, and Lucy, 10, from the Holy Name Church at Stepney, admire nativity scenes put together for a special display at the Newton parish. Picture: Russell Millard.

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A celebration 800 years in the making

It is 800 years since St Francis of Assisi made the first Christmas crib in the Italian village of Greccio.

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Carrying on Franciscan fraternity

When the Capuchin friars leave the Adelaide Archdiocese early next year, the Franciscan spirit will remain strong through the Newton fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS).

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City procession honours Mary

An estimated 2000 Catholics from parishes and migrant communities took to the city streets yesterday to participate in the Adelaide Archdiocese's 74th annual Marian Procession.

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Capuchins leaving in January

The Capuchin Friars will withdraw from the Newton parish by January next year, ending a 73-year association with the local Catholic community.