01 Feb 2023
Presentation to be livestreamed
Sr Nathalie Becquart's presentation is sold out - livesteram available from 6.30pm on February 1. View here.
25 Jan 2023
Listening leads to inspired action
After learning of the urgent need for basic household items for women escaping abusive relationships, the Catholic Women’s League Next Gen group decided to see if they could help.
16 Jan 2023
Clergy appointments announced
A number of clergy appointments, including a new parish priest for Henley Beach, have been announced by Archbishop Patrick O’Regan following a “long and prayerful process”.
03 Jan 2023
Privileged to be present in people's lives
It should have been one of the best days of his life. After 14 years of Jesuit studies and preparation for the priesthood and the day after his ordination on December 9 1972 in St Ignatius Church, Norwood...,
03 Jan 2023
Dame of the soup kitchen remembered
The legacy of much-loved volunteer Ruth Kobylanski will live on at Hutt St Centre after her treasured papal award was presented to the centre last month.
19 Dec 2022
Good tidings after family tragedy
Eight months after their parents were tragically killed in a car crash, Bhava and Palvith are smiling again and full of hope, thanks largely to the wonderful support of their loving aunt, family friends...
19 Dec 2022
Piece of local history revealed
Timber shingles laid 177 years ago have been uncovered during repair work on the roof of the heritage-listed Archbishop’s House on the corner of Grote Street and West Terrace.
17 Dec 2022
The postman rings
As Advent continues, we might do well to think about the way God interacts with us. God not only always rings once, twice, but three, four and many times, and knocks on the door of our heart insistently.
17 Dec 2022
Supported on their faith journey
It’s one of the most significant occasions in the life of a Catholic...group of 5 students from St Patrick’s received the sacraments of Holy Communion & Confirmation it was a...moving experience for all involved.
22 Nov 2022
New Centacare leadership announced
Child protection and family support services specialist Leanne Haddad has been appointed director of Centacare Catholic Family Services.
21 Nov 2022
Adelaide priest encouraged by inter-religious forum
Adelaide priest Father Michael Trainor was the only Australian to participate in a religious forum held in Indonesia this month.
17 Nov 2022
Clocking up combined century of priesthood
Fr Tony Densley and Fr Michael Brennan were ordained at a time of great excitement and hope for the Catholic Church as the reforms of Vatican II were being implemented around the world. Fifty years later...
10 Nov 2022
Plea to combat antisemitism
Religious and community leaders used the annual Remembrance of the Shoah service in the Cathedral to raise concerns about increasing antisemitism while warning of the dangers of staying silent.
08 Nov 2022
How do we live in this world?
Sooner or later each person of faith has to choose how they will relate to the world around them. Some people of faith might choose to engage; some might choose to reject the world or some combination in between. At some stage we have to make a choice.
08 Nov 2022
New Nuncio visits SA
Witnessing the “big sky country” of the Mid North, learning about the early Polish Catholic settlement in the Clare Valley and celebrating the feast of St Hilarion were among the highlights...of first visit to SA.
07 Nov 2022
Tackling disadvantage a priority
The urgent need to tackle generational poverty and dis-advantage was highlighted by the SA Minister for Human Services Nat Cook at the celebration of Centacare’s 80th anniversary.
05 Oct 2022
Chief spruiking for volunteers
With Vinnies experiencing a surge in demand for its services, ...chief executive Evelyn O’Loughlin has embarked on a mission to bolster the number of volunteers supporting the organisation’s works.
04 Oct 2022
Critical mission in Ethiopia
Catholic Mission celebrates World Mission Month in October, with the international agency calling for urgent assistance for communities devastated by war and famine in Ethiopia.
01 Oct 2022
Taking the next step
Local parishes and communities have been urged to take action to save the planet and its creatures, following the release of the Archdiocese’s Laudato Si’ Action Platform and Strategic Plan in September.
01 Oct 2022
Preparing the way for Diocesan Assembly
Archbishop Patrick O’Regan has asked parishes, communities and schools of the Adelaide Archdiocese to pray for the upcoming Diocesan Assembly at “every opportunity including Masses and regular gatherings”.
28 Sep 2022
Migrant and Refugee Mass
The beautiful sounds of the Viet Linh Choir from the Vietnamese Catholic Community contributed to the inspiring and uplifting Migrant and Refugee Mass.
20 Sep 2022
Caring for the Earth is close to home
The wisdom of ‘seniors’ and people from different cultures is being harnessed by a program established by members of the Croydon Park parish in response to Laudato Si’ and Pope’s call to respond to the cry of the Earth.
15 Sep 2022
Fertile ground for conversion
As Adelaide Archdiocese celebrates the Season of Creation during September, many school and parish communities are finding ways to heed Pope Francis’ call to care for our common home.
05 Sep 2022
In the air and on the ground
“You’re lucky,” says the person next to me. “You don’t see that every day. You’re lucky you’ve come both on a clear day and now!
05 Sep 2022
Magnets with a message for Safeguarding Sunday
Parishes around the State will mark National Child Protection Week and Safeguarding Sunday by distributing fridge magnets to children to encourage them to have a say.
01 Sep 2022
Bringing Outback wisdom to big smoke
The Church needs to be flexible, and with the Spirit this can be achieved, says Maltese-born Charles Gauci, known to many as the Outback bishop.
26 Aug 2022
Voices of youth to be heard
The hopes and ideas of young Catholics will be discussed and prioritised at the 2022 Diocesan Youth Assembly being held at St Thomas School, Goodwood, on September 17.
12 Aug 2022
Moving with the times
Serving as a priest since 1957, Monsignor Rob Egar (or Fr Rob as he likes to be known) says he has learned to “roll with the punches” in an ever-changing world and Church.
06 Aug 2022
New priest looks forward to ministries of the future
Ordained in the familiar surrounds of St David’s Church in the Tea Tree Gully parish...Fr Nash will return home for his first appointment as assistant parish priest to St David’s and St Pius X Church at Dernancourt...
01 Aug 2022
Ordination to diaconate
The journey to the priesthood continues for seminarian James Thomson, who will be ordained to the diaconate in Adelaide next month.
01 Aug 2022
Celebrating Vocations Week
In his message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations earlier this year, Pope Francis said: “…in every vocation, we are met with the gaze of God, who calls us.
15 Jul 2022
Hearing the voices of many
In our continuing series on the Interim Diocesan Pastoral Council, Holly Roberts and Fr Manu Kumbidiyamackal explain why they nominated to be on the Council and share their hopes for the future.
15 Jul 2022
Celebrating the Sacrament of the Sick
The experience of sickness and suffering can make us feel anxious and alone. We need someone to be with us, to comfort us, to listen to us, to encourage us.
07 Jul 2022
Standing on the shoulders
Sharing stories and experiences of the Catholic Deaf Community with Archbishop Patrick O’Regan was a highlight of the 60th anniversary celebrations held at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Kingswood, in May.
06 Jul 2022
Plenary Council members pray for Christian unity
Members of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia were encouraged on Tuesday evening to embrace the “new and demanding urgency” of ecumenism.
05 Jul 2022
Grandparents a treasure to cherish
The valuable role older members of the Church play in their families and forming the faith of the younger generation will be honoured in parishes around the Archdiocese later this month.
04 Jul 2022
Romero Rock Mass rejoicing 50 years
“The Mass is a life-giver, a celebration which is to involve us all... We need to include young people’s music and language so they can express their concerns in the liturgy.” – Sr Janet Mead rsm
04 Jul 2022
A sign of the times
The second and final assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia will be held from July 3-9 in Sydney. It is the first such gathering for the Catholic Church in Australia since 1937.
22 Jun 2022
Celebrating vocation of families
The gift of families to the Church will be celebrated at the 10th World Meeting of Families (WMOF) being held in Rome later this month.
20 Jun 2022
See, judge and act in today’s world
The 25th anniversary of Fr Hugh O'Sullivan's death was marked with a memorial Mass. Fr Dean Marin reflects on Fr Hugh’s work with the YCW; the importance of the movement and ministry of its founder, Cardinal Cardijn.
02 Jun 2022
Procession of love for Mary and Ukraine
Almost 1500 faithful representing Catholic parishes and 13 multicultural communities throughout the Archdiocese gathered to honour Mary, Mother of the Church, at the annual Marian Procession.
02 Jun 2022
A stitch in time
A country teacher with a love for detective work has written the fascinating history of how English nuns came to establish one of Adelaide’s leading needlework studios.
01 Jun 2022
Marian Procession in focus
About 1500 faithful attended the annual Marian Procession held at the Adelaide Showgrounds on May 22. Click here for pictures of the event.
16 May 2022
Pope calls for a Church that listens
'Listening with the ear of your heart' is the theme of Pope Francis’ message for World Communications Day being celebrated in Australia on May 22 this year.
09 May 2022
Globetrotting bishop arrives in Australia
Archbishop Charles Balvo has arrived as Pope Francis’ ambassador to Australia in what the 70 year old believes will be his final assignment after having already served 35 years in the Vatican’s diplomatic service.
18 Jan 2022
Pope Francis appoints new ambassador to Australia
Pope Francis has announced that American Archbishop Charles Balvo, a veteran of the Vatican’s diplomatic service for more than 30 years, will serve as the next Apostolic Nuncio to Australia.
18 Jan 2022
Caritas urges Aussies to support Tonga
Caritas Australia has called on Australians to support their Pacific Island neighbours as they recover from the recent devastating volcanic eruption.
07 Oct 2021
Socking it to poverty
A kindergarten in Thailand for children from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds is just one of the many projects that will be supported through the World Mission Month Appeal running during October.
Established to provide care for the children of women working at a skills training workshop run by the Good Shepherd Sisters, the Kindergarten Centre has expanded to now take in local children who would otherwise miss out on crucial early childhood education.
18 Jun 2021
Holy Land appointment for Nuncio
Pope Francis has appointed Filipino Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana as Apostolic Nuncio to Israel and Cyprus and Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine.
18 Jun 2021
Plenary Council agenda calls for missionary Church
The agenda of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia calls those attending the Council assemblies to “develop concrete proposals to create a more missionary, Christ-centred Church in Australia”.
01 May 2021
Bishops support vaccine rollout
Catholics in Australia are being encouraged to receive a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available to them...Bishops Commission saying it is morally permissible to accept any vaccine.
18 Mar 2021
Milestone for Plenary Council
The journey to the historic Fifth Plenary Council of Australia has reached a significant milestone with the release of the instrumentum laboris (working document).
03 Mar 2021
Tanzanian women learn new skills through Caritas program
Young women in Tanzania are gaining new skills and looking to a bright future thanks to a Caritas Australia program funded through the annual Project Compassion Lenten Appeal.
05 Feb 2021
'Be more' for Project Compassion
Catholics around Australia are asked to ‘Be More’ for this year’s Project Compassion charity campaign which begins in mid-February.
30 Jun 2020
Life lessons for seminarians
‘Holiness isn’t for wimps!’ That has been one of the life lessons learned by seminarian Anthony Beltrame during the challenging times of the coronavirus pandemic.
25 Jun 2019
Australian bishops meet Pope Francis
Pope Francis has given his apostolic blessing to the Australian Catholic bishops and encouraged them to explore new ways of being missionary in Australia at this time. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
13 Jun 2019
Themes for Plenary Council announced
The Plenary Council 2020 has moved into its next phase of preparation with the announcement on Pentecost Sunday of the National Themes for Discernment that emerged from a historic process of listening to the voices of more than 222,000 people.
10 Apr 2018
New papal document
The title, “Rejoice and be glad", or in latin “Gaudete et Exsultate", speaks of the call to holiness in the world today.
15 Feb 2018
Pope first to sign up
Pope Francis registers for World Youth Day 2019 in Panama.
18 Dec 2015
Christmas Mass times
View a full list of Mass and Reconciliation times for the Adelaide Cathedral parish churches.
22 Sep 2015
ACYF presenters announced
Australian Catholic Youth Festival has announced first round of homegrown speakers and presenters for December Adelaide event.
22 Sep 2015
8th World meeting of families
The Congress being held in Philadelphia, Sept 22-25, will address real life challenges that families go through as a couple and as parents.
15 Sep 2015
Youth Festival update
Preparations are gearing up for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival being held in Adelaide December 3-5.
13 Sep 2015
Vocations week
Southern Cross celebrates vocations week with stories of people who have responded to the call in our diocese and beyond, starting with Fr Tru.