Easter gift of faith
Easter is a time of transformation for all Christians but especially for those men and women being baptised into the Catholic Church.
Easter is a time of transformation for all Christians but especially for those men and women being baptised into the Catholic Church.
A bottle of wine can tell a thousand stories and for Valerie Miranda, it’s a tale of faith and family.
From listening to her immigrant parents and their friends sing Lithuanian songs late into the night to playing the organ every Sunday at St Casimir Chapel, music has been a big part of Nemira Stapleton’s life. The 2024 Order of Australia Medal recipient shared her story.
The annual Marian Procession takes place in Adelaide’s CBD again this year, this time following a new route.
Consultation has begun on plans to unite the parishes of Millicent and Mount Gambier, with the Adelaide Archdiocese seeking feedback from parishioners.
When Georgina Halliday donated her late father’s artwork to Manresa Circle of Friends in February, the aim was to raise money to help support refugees and asylum seekers. No one realised just how popular the art exhibition and sale would be.
When carer Gaylia Johns read the poem ‘I Spoke to You in Whispers’ to Wallaroo’s Star of the Sea Home for the Aged residents during an in-house Anzac Day service in 2021, it brought tears to their eyes.
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Fr Mark Sexton has lived a life comprised of many chapters; the most interesting lives often are. It is a life the Northern Light parish priest will never take for granted.
As a financial adviser, Tristan Barnes likes to understand the assumptions he’s facing. So it’s not surprising his journey to becoming a Catholic is what he describes as “frightening”.
I have always felt slightly uncomfortable when I see a group of evangelical Christians set up for the day with their Bible and brochures, often at a suburban beach or some other popular public venue.
Does your parish or school have a great idea for an environment project but not sure whether you can do it?
Rosemary Campbell OP (born April 11 1931, died February 8 2024)
Brother Peter Faulkner CFC (born January 22 1928, died February 23 2024) <br />
When Simone Freeborn discovered just how lonely pregnancy can be, the empathetic 24 year old wanted to help others in her position.
Recently it seemed that Australia had a ‘Swift’ mania moment, with the visit of the American singer Taylor Swift. While knowing nothing about her music, the effects of her visit on so many are extraordinary.
I must confess I didn’t know anything about Frances Xavier Cabrini, despite the fact she is the first American citizen to be canonised a saint, before I watched this film.
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