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.
17 Feb 2021
Fringe: pipe organ concerts - artists announced
Save these dates – Wednesdays: March 3, 10, 17. The schedule for this year’s free Fringe lunchtime concerts in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral has been released, with some familiar faces returning.
16 Feb 2021
Serving up compassion on Shrove Tuesday
The traditional pancake cook-up followed the schools launch of Project Compassion in a liturgy involving students from the college and neighbouring Catholic schools.
11 Feb 2021
Comfort of prayer - Archbishop O'Regan
Although Archbishop Wilson was far from well, his death on January 17 was sudden and unexpected...I had the chance to visit him many occasions; sometimes it was very brief, other times well over two hours.
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.
03 Feb 2021
Dedicated servant laid to rest
Archbishop Wilson...laid to rest today...has been remembered as a man who lived his faith daily, worked tirelessly for the protection of children and the vulnerable, and who embraced the cross he was given.
02 Feb 2021
Clergy pay last respects to Archbishop Wilson
Clergy and staff of the Adelaide Archdiocese said their farewells to Archbishop Philip Wilson this morning, in the lead up to his Funeral Mass which will be held tomorrow, February 3 at 11am.
18 Jan 2021
Faithful pay tribute to Archbishop Wilson
Tributes are flowing for Archbishop Philip Wilson who died yesterday at the age of 70.
17 Jan 2021
Death of Archbishop Philip Wilson
Archbishop Wilson, who served as Bishop of Wollongong and Archbishop of Adelaide during 45 years of priestly ministry, has died...
10 Jan 2021
Welsh slate on way to Cathedral
Church roofing expert James Henry is hoping his Christmas wish this year will come true, with the safe arrival of more than 25,000 tonnes of slate...
10 Jan 2021
Vinnies president happy to serve
A mix up over the bookings for a parish hall was the catalyst for Brad Hocking joining the local Vinnies conference in his mid-20s.
22 Dec 2020
New deacons step closer to priesthood
There was cause for much celebration as seminarians Anthony and Olek were ordained to the diaconate by Archbishop O’Regan.
21 Dec 2020
Book prize to honour Denis Edwards
Prominent Australian theological publisher, ATF Press, has announced that in 2021 its ATF Theological Book Prize will be named in honour of the late Fr Denis Edwards OAM.
16 Dec 2020
Christmas gift for future generations
As Christmas celebrations begin, many South Australians will be hoping to put the difficulties of 2020 behind them.
07 Dec 2020
Come all ye faithful...COVID style
Christmas Mass-goers are being urged to check with their local parish about times and details of services due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on attendance limits and safety protocols.
04 Dec 2020
The joy of advent and God's faithfulness - Archbishop O'Regan
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, one of the great joys of coming to Adelaide is the unexpected surprise of November.
30 Nov 2020
Fr Odiwa to return home – as bishop
When anyone congratulates Father Michael Odiwa on his appointment as Bishop of the Kenyan diocese of Homa Bay he “tears up”.
27 Nov 2020
Eileen O’Connor cause goes virtual
A new website and social media platforms have been created to promote the pathway to sainthood for the co-founder of Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor, Eileen O’Connor.
20 Nov 2020
Masses resume on Sunday
Churches in SA will reopen in time for Sunday Mass but with restricted numbers in place. This follows the announcement today by Premier Steven Marshall that the State-wide lockdown will cease from 11.59pm Sat. Nov. 21.
18 Nov 2020
Churches close as SA goes into lockdown
South Australian Catholic communities have been asked to pray for the wellbeing of each other as churches close due to the six day lockdown imposed as a circuit breaker for the latest COVID-19 outbreak.
12 Nov 2020
New Centacare director appointed
Archbishop of Adelaide Patrick O’Regan has announced the appointment of Sarah McRae as the new director of Centacare Catholic Family Services.
01 Nov 2020
Double celebration for local Church
The Catholic Church in South Australia celebrated two significant events last month – the installation of the new Bishop of Port Pirie Diocese and the ordination to priesthood of Pat Lopresti.
01 Nov 2020
Drawn into the communion of saints – Archbishop O'Regan
Recently I have visited two museums...Mary MacKillop Museum in Kensington, and, second, more recently, the Jesuit Retreat Centre’s historical display at Sevenhill. Both well worth a visit.
28 Oct 2020
Port Pirie Diocese welcomes new bishop
The diversity and unity of the vast Catholic Diocese of Port Pirie was on show for a worldwide audience at the installation ceremony of Bishop Karol Kulczycki SDS today.
27 Oct 2020
Heeding the call of God
The ordination of the Archdiocese’s newest priest, Pasquale (Pat) Lopresti, at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral on Saturday was an opportunity to celebrate the “great generosity of God”.
26 Oct 2020
Boost for new Holocaust Museum
A new Holocaust Museum located in the Catholic Church's historic Fennescey House has been given a massive boost following the announcement...the Federal Govt. will provide $2.5m to expand its exhibitions and education program.
19 Oct 2020
Statue blessing marks sainthood anniversary
A new statue of Mary MacKillop was unveiled in St Francis Xavier's Cathedral as part of the Adelaide Archdiocese's celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of her canonisation on October 17.
19 Oct 2020
Papal honours for SA leaders
Pope Francis has appointed two Adelaide parishioners, Bill Griffiths (Cathedral) and Greg Crafter AO (Norwood), as Knights of the Order of St Gregory the Great.
08 Oct 2020
Journey to Port Pirie via Poland
The universality of the Catholic Church was on display on September 29 when Salvatorian priest Karol Kulczycki was ordained a bishop for the Diocese of Port Pirie in Trzebinia, Poland...
08 Oct 2020
Seek the Lord each day - Archbishop O'Regan
St Bernard of Clairvaux 1090-1153 once wrote ‘A saint is not someone who never sins, but one who sins less and less frequently and gets up more and more quickly’.
06 Oct 2020
Fresh look at Australia's first saint
As the nation prepares to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the canonisation of Mary MacKillop on October 17, budding young artists...have produced their own unique visual interpretations of Australia’s first and only saint.
06 Oct 2020
Forum planned for Plenary journey
The Archdiocese’s journey of discernment to the Plenary Council will be “reignited” with a forum at Thebarton Community Centre later this month.
01 Oct 2020
Australia's newest bishop ordained in Poland
Salvatorian priest Karol Kulczycki was ordained a bishop for the Diocese of Port Pirie in Trzebinia, Poland, by Philippines prelate and Apostolic Nuncio to Australia, Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana.
14 Sep 2020
Port Pirie bishop to be installed next month
Fr Karol Kulczycki SDS, Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Port Pirie, will be installed on October 28 after being ordained in Poland later this month.
14 Sep 2020
Centacare offering ongoing support
Phone counselling for people struggling with family stress, social isolation and other challenges in the wake of COVID-19 continues to be accessed from Centacare.
08 Sep 2020
Fitting the pieces together for child protection
Young people throughout the Archdiocese will be able to put their puzzle solving skills to the test as part of National Child Protection Week celebrations in September.
08 Sep 2020
Church needs more deacons – Deacon Nick Kerr
Vocations to the permanent diaconate are growing faster than any other vocation in the Church. In Australia the number of deacons is still small but it’s growing quickly. It could double or treble in the next 10 years.
02 Sep 2020
Blessing of holy oils worth the wait
Delayed by four months and held under very different conditions, the Chrism Mass on August 18 was nonetheless cause for great celebration as representatives from parishes gathered to receive their holy oils.
02 Sep 2020
To live life to the full - Archbishop O'Regan
As time permits I have been attempting to visit as many Mass centres in the Archdiocese as possible. I’m told there are around 143 different places where Mass is celebrated so this will take some time.
01 Sep 2020
Keeping St Mary’s community together
When Masses were suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, Isabel Storer knew it was going to have a big impact on parishioners at St Mary’s Church in North Adelaide.
01 Sep 2020
Homeless service navigating way through pandemic
Virtual events, creative ways to raise money and not planning too far in advance – that’s the new reality for Catherine House as it tries to navigate the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
13 Aug 2020
Seeing the hand of God everywhere
...From an early age I had heard about Penola, and what great seeds of faith had been planted there by Mary MacKillop and Fr Julian Tenison Woods, yet I’d not ever been there... – Archbishop Pat
03 Aug 2020
Pope appoints new bishop of Port Pirie
Pope Francis has announced the appointment of Fr Karol Kulczycki SDS, the former head of the Salvatorians in Australia, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Port Pirie.
30 Jul 2020
‘Invisible hand’ helps to keep Mass running smoothly
If you’ve ever attended a Mass celebrated by the Archbishop in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, chances are you will recognise the face of Michelle Tie.
29 Jul 2020
Discerning your vocation in the COVID desert
As the Archdiocese prepares to celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week in August, Vocations director Fr Peter Zwaans says it’s important to get the basics right when discerning a vocation.
23 Jul 2020
Tapping into direct giving
Not having any cash in your purse or wallet will no longer be an excuse for not contributing to collections during Mass, thanks to the introduction of direct giving via your mobile phone.
07 Jul 2020
Walking together in the Spirit
The gifts that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics bring to the Australian Church were celebrated in Adelaide and around the country through the live streaming of Mass from St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral on July 5.
01 Jul 2020
Reaching out to confined seafarers
As Catholics around the nation prepare to honour the work of seafarers through the annual Sea Sunday Appeal, the local Stella Maris centre is making a touching gesture to let crews know they are “not alone” ...
01 Jul 2020
Vibrant celebration in thanks of St Thomas
The Indian Catholic community of Adelaide came together to celebrate the feast of St Thomas the Apostle, the patron saint of India, on July 3.
01 Jul 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.
01 Jul 2020
The light bearer - Archbishop O'Regan
...I began my ministry on the feast of Mary Help of Christians, may she who bore the light bearer allow us and assist us to do the same for our world. God is good, good indeed!
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.
19 Jun 2020
Revised Plenary Council dates announced
The rescheduled dates for the two assemblies for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia have been confirmed by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.
10 Jun 2020
Back to Mass for a few
South Australian Catholics have returned to Mass, albeit in much smaller numbers, following the easing of restrictions on places of worship.
10 Jun 2020
Changing the way young people experience Church
The suspension of Masses and cancellation of gatherings over the past few months have proved challenging for parishioners, but for young people the opportunity to readily access more resources online has been a welcome addition to their faith lives...
03 Jun 2020
God is good indeed - Archbishop Patrick's installation homily
My dear sisters and brothers, I greet each one of you today. Had things been different, I would dearly have loved that as many of you as possible could have been here today.
26 May 2020
Moving celebration for Adelaide's new shepherd
Archbishop Patrick O’Regan was installed in a near empty Cathedral today but the occasion was full of beauty, grace and emotion as the former Bishop of Sale and priest of Bathurst committed himself to his new flock.
22 May 2020
New dates for Plenary assemblies
The two assemblies for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia will now take place in October 2021 and April 2022, following the disruption of the original schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
21 May 2020
Frequently asked questions about new archbishop and the installation
The installation will be live streaming on Monday, May 25, 10.30am and replayed at 4pm on Ch 44, here's some FAQs that will help you understand what's going on. Details of Mass booklet and FAQs here.
21 May 2020
Unique start to new Archbishop’s journey
While they may not be physically present for the installation of Archbishop O’Regan on Monday, the faithful of Adelaide will give a warm welcome to him through a video to be played before the service in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral.
18 May 2020
Word of encouragement for Australian Catholics
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Australians’ lives, including their worship, the Catholic bishops will entrust the country to the care of Mary Help of Christians on her feast day next week.
08 May 2020
Limited reopening of churches welcomed
The Catholic Church in SA has welcomed the announcement by Premier Steven Marshall that churches may reopen for private prayer and that funeral numbers have increased.
07 May 2020
Thank you Bishop O'Kelly
As the Archdiocese prepares to welcome its new leader, Archbishop-designate Patrick O’Regan, we pay tribute to Bishop Greg for his tireless efforts in the role of Apostolic Administrator for the past two years...
01 May 2020
Family's plea for prayers for COVID-19 patient answered
The Faraguna family knows only too well the importance of prayer in a crisis.
01 May 2020
Moment of grace for Archdiocese
Patrick O’Regan will be installed as the ninth Archbishop of Adelaide on the solemnity of Our Lady Help of Christians, Monday May 25, at 10.30am in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral.
19 Apr 2020
Archbishop O'Regan to be installed in May
Patrick O’Regan will be installed as the ninth Archbishop of Adelaide on the solemnity of Our Lady Help of Christians, Monday May 25, at 10.30am in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral.
14 Apr 2020
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10 Apr 2020
Hand of comfort
As Christians around the world prepare to celebrate the holiest time of the year... the image of Jesus being comforted by Mary on his way to the cross symbolises the need for us to care for each other...
09 Apr 2020
Bishop Greg O'Kelly SJ Easter Pastoral Letter
In its history the Church has often had to live through times of plague and pestilence. In such times there is a combination of suffering and dread. Plague was like a walking assassin, unknown and undetectable. In the twenty-first century we thought we were beyond such experiences. Never did we think there would be such an international calamity.
31 Mar 2020
Pray and care for each other in testing times
In the wake of churches closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, members of different Christian communities in Adelaide are being encouraged to pray together at the same time each Friday morning.
20 Mar 2020
New Archbishop of Adelaide appointed
Bishop Patrick O’Regan, currently Bishop of the Diocese of Sale in Victoria, will be the new Archbishop of Adelaide.
19 Mar 2020
Bishop Greg O'Kelly's message re COVID-19
Our Church in South Australia and beyond faces an extraordinary situation when for the first time in our history Mass will not be celebrated in our parish churches, until further notice.
13 Mar 2020
Guidelines for preventing the spread of coronavirus
Bishop Greg O'Kelly SJ – I am sure that commonsense and prudence of the priests and deacons will ensure that everything is done to contain the possible spread of the coronavirus.
11 Mar 2020
Coronavirus update
A number of questions have arisen concerning Holy Week, visiting the sick and collections. Bishop Greg O'Kelly SJ offers guidelines.
26 Feb 2020
MacKillop podcast
The ABC has produced a podcast about St Mary MacKillop as part of a series on extraordinary Australian women called Fierce Girls.
13 Feb 2020
Amazon exhortation relevant to Australia
Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Querida Amazonia (Beloved Amazon) has much to offer the Catholic Church in Australia.
04 Feb 2020
Edwards Fellowship
Renowned theologian and Adelaide priest Fr Denis Edwards, who died suddenly last March, has been honoured with a new fellowship in his name at the Australian Catholic University (ACU).
22 Jan 2020
Students voice concern for Pacific region
The impacts of climate change on the Pacific region and Australia’s dwindling aid budget were two of the topics Adelaide Catholic school students discussed with Federal politicians as part of the annual Voices for Justice event held in Canberra recently.
13 Nov 2019
Message of hope for World Day of the Poor
In the lead up to the World Day of the Poor, the Church in Australia is recognising volunteers who work to bring hope to those in need.
01 Oct 2019
Mission appeal highlights Sarah’s journey of hope
Accused of witchcraft at the age of four and with her fate decided, survival seemed the best case scenario for Sarah. However, Catholic Mission’s 2019 Church Appeal...tells the story of her rescue and remarkable turnaround.
05 Jul 2019
Wanted: visionary, open-hearted, faith-filled people
The Plenary Council has opened applications for the Discernment and Writing Groups that will play a critical role in helping the Catholic Church move forward in considering the Council’s six National Themes for Discernment.
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 ... of the National Themes for Discernment that emerged from a historic process of listening to the voices of more than 222,000 people.
13 Jun 2019
New child protection standards released
The adoption of National Catholic Safeguarding Standards marks the latest milestone in the Church’s ongoing response to child sexual abuse.
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.
23 Jan 2019
Over 5000 Catholic educators gather in Adelaide
The largest ever gathering of Catholic educators in South Australia will take over the Adelaide Entertainment Centre today (Wednesday 23 January).
More than 5000 teachers, school and parish leaders, priests, school administrators and Catholic Education Office staff will attend the Live Learn Lead Together conference, which will focus on the needs of young people in an evolving, globally-focused and digital world.
18 May 2018
Plenary Council 2020
Adelaide will host opening Plenary Council session in October 2020.
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.
08 Jan 2018
'A remarkable story'
New Vatican publication highlights Indigenous art, culture.
11 Dec 2017
ACYF17 – it's a wrap
Perth announced as next ACYF venue as thousands flock to Mass in The Domain December 9, 2017.
05 Dec 2017
ACYF 2017
An estimated 19,000 young Catholics will converge upon Sydney for ACYF’s three-day national celebration – December 7-9.
27 Nov 2017
Advent Calendar app
New app contains a variety of videos, meditations and podcasts for the Christmas season.
19 Sep 2017
Pope, Marriage and Plebiscite
Bishops Conference's brochure provides an overview of Pope Francis’ teaching on marriage and the family for you to reflect upon.
26 Jul 2017
ACBC media statement
Call for Australia to ensure safety of those seeking asylum in our region.
10 May 2017
ACYF Sydney 2017
Registration opens online for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival to be held in Sydney from December 7-9.
04 Jul 2016
Marriage plebiscite
Archbishop Fisher: 'Same-sex marriage opponents not bigots'.
08 Feb 2016
Support for asylum seekers
Church welcomes SA Premier’s call for the State to offer a home to asylum seeker families facing deportation to Nauru.
18 Dec 2015
Christmas Mass times
View a full list of Mass and Reconciliation times for the Adelaide Cathedral parish churches.
04 Dec 2015
ACYF - Day 2
A priest who has said Mass on Mt Everest & climbed 126 of the world’s highest peaks + X Factor contestant Fr Rob Galea are two of the hits at ACYF.
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
Laudato Si’ video released
Catholic Earthcare Australia's video released today – Laudato Si’ – An urgent appeal for action.
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.