sacraments

Tuesday, January 31

Thai embarks on new faith journey

Born in a Thai refugee camp to Buddhist parents from Vietnam, Thai Le will embark on a new journey when he becomes a Catholic this Easter.

Named and claimed for Christ

Our recent celebration of Christmas and the Christmas season was a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate the awesome mystery of God choosing to come among us as the most fragile of human creatures; a child, totally dependent, like us, for his survival, growth, safety, protection and wellbeing, in the care of his parents, Mary and Joseph.

Mr Petrmichl with his son Peter and Bishop Elect Charles Gauci at the confirmation ceremony.

Long journey to confirmation

When 91-year-old Josef Petrmichl was confirmed in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral on June 30 it was the fulfillment of a long-held desire to complete his faith journey.

Helping people with disability access sacraments

A new website is helping to ensure people with disabilities can prepare for and participate fully in the sacramental life of the Church.

Bringing families closer to God

In the first of a series looking at the varied roles of pastoral associates in the Adelaide Archdiocese, LINDY McNAMARA chats with Deb Ripley about her work with families and helping them to build a relationship with the Church.