Northern Light parish

Tuesday, October 04

Reflecting on leadership

Adelaide Archdiocese Pastoral Service Support worker Orla Wright visited the Northern Light parish this month for a formation session with the leadership team.

Faith and family a constant for Esther

Fresh air, country life and a strong faith make for a long and happy life in Esther Whitelum’s humble opinion.

Mgr Swann after Mass on July 20, with a cross carved by Blackwood parishioner and Teams member Clem Colla.

Celebrating where it all began

It was a case of life going full circle when Monsignor John Swann celebrated Mass at St Rose of Lima Church, Kapunda, last month – on the anniversary of the day he was ordained to the priesthood in the very same church 65 years previously.

Liturgy workshops at Northern Light

After some requests from parishioners, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Northern Light parish hosted two workshops for leaders of Liturgy of the Word with Communion, presented by Jenny O’Brien.

Sign honours the past

Parishioners at Kapunda, in St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Northern Light parish, had two things to celebrate on May 9.

Out of the ashes

Three years after the devastating Pinery bushfires, members of the small Catholic communities in the Lower Mid North have spoken of the ongoing recovery process and how the life-changing event has given them renewed perspective and faith.

Medals recognise rural parishioners

The work of Catholics serving rural communities in South Australia has been recognised with the awarding of two of the three 2017 Archbishop’s Medals to women in country parishes.