Welcome to St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church in Lower North Adelaide was first established in 1877 and operated as a branch of the Adelaide Cathedral parish until 1898. The church then operated as a separate parish in its own right following the arrival of Irish Dominican Priests in the colony. It is ironic that in 2007 following the retirement of Fr Kevin O'Loughlin it is once again part of the Adelaide Cathedral Parish.
In its early days (1870's - 1970's) the site operated as both a school and a church. The school was founded by St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and it is believed that she visited the church on several occasions.
Following a restoration in 2001 the church offers a unique blend of a modern liturgical environment in a thoughtfully restored heritage building. The space that has been created is beautiful, hospitable and is an inviting assembly place for all forms of worship. The Church is air-conditioned, has full wheel-chair access and a closed loop system for the hearing impaired.
The community is active, welcoming all who wish to join. Some have attended for many years while others are more transient in this inner city area which attracts students and others on short term assignment in Adelaide. If you are new please introduce yourself to our Pastoral Associate or a CLC member. Often there is coffee after Mass at a nearby cafe, don't be shy about joining in.
News and Events for St Mary's Church
St Mary MacKillop Guided Tour to Penola , Event date: 19-Oct-2012, Released date: 02-Dec-2011
By popular demand, an additional guided Pilgrimage will leave Mary MacKillop Centre on Friday morning 19th October 2012, and return early Sunday evening 21s.. more
Inviting You to View "Catholicism" - beautiful stories about our church, Event date: 31-May-2012, Released date: 27-Apr-2012
You are invited to watch FREE Documentary Series "Catholicism", the 10-part epic series presented by Father Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic .. more
Inviting Children to Paint / Draw the Face of Jesus, Event date: 26-May-2012, Released date: 25-Mar-2012
The Adelaide Cathedral Parish is inviting all of our children to draw or paint the face of Jesus as part of the launch of the Year of Grace to “Contem.. more
You Will Enjoy The Difference A Marriage Encounter Weekend Can Make , Event date: 25-May-2012, Released date: 24-Apr-2012
Married Couples, make to a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and come back with a marriage that is refreshed and full of energy. The next Weeke.. more
Men Alive - The Catholic Man Breakfast Series, Event date: 24-May-2012, Released date: 24-Apr-2012
Archbishop Philip Wilson is the host of “The Catholic Man Breakfast Series” which provides an opportunity for men to gather and be encouraged an.. more
A Taste Of Theology – By Catholic Theological College Of SA, Event date: 11-May-2012, Released date: 24-Apr-2012
As a follow on from the 2011 first course on A Taste of Theology, we now offer you the second course – a 4 week series to be held on Friday mornings c.. more
Music In The Liturgical Assembly, Event date: 03-May-2012, Released date: 24-Apr-2012
Registrations are now open for the latest topic in the Certificate of Pastoral Liturgy series: Music in the Liturgical Assembly. It is open to anyone t.. more
Confirmation for adults who have been baptised and received Holy Communion, Event date: 01-May-2012, Released date: 19-Mar-2012
If you have been baptised and received Holy Communion, but haven't been Confirmed, you are invited to take part in the four 90 minute preparation sessions on Tu.. more
Birthline Telephone Counsellors Course , Event date: 24-Apr-2012, Released date: 24-Apr-2012
Birthline will be holding a Telephone Counsellors Course over a period of 10 weeks for 2.5 hours on Tuesday nights commencing on 24th April 2012 and graduat.. more
THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY, SUNDAY 15TH APRIL 2012, Event date: 14-Apr-2012, Released date: 11-Apr-2012
COME and celebrate The Feast of Divine Mercy - 15th April 2012, the Sunday after Easter Sunday Our Lord's Mercy grants forgiveness of.. more
