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Lay leader to head Adelaide pastoral council
Former South Australian Catholic education leader Monica Conway has been appointed as the inaugural chair of Adelaide’s Diocesan Pastoral Council. Source: The Southern Cross.
Dominicans make ‘painful decision’ to leave Canberra
After 60 years in Canberra, the Dominican Friars have announced the order will leave the capital at the end of November 2023. Source: Catholic Voice.
Good tidings after family tragedy
Eight months after their parents were killed in a car crash, Bhava and Palvith are smiling again – thanks largely to the support of their aunt, friends, the Indian community and St Bernadette’s School in Adelaide. Source: The Southern Cross.
Maronite Eparchy unveils plans for Golden Jubilee celebrations
The Maronite Eparchy of Australia will celebrate its Golden Jubilee next year under the theme, “The Maronites in Australia: A Journey of Holiness and Openness”.
International nativity display strengthens ecumenical bonds
An Inuit nativity from northern Canada, a Slovakian nativity made from corn husks and a nativity in an emu egg were just a few of more than 150 scenes on display at a nativity exhibition in Canberra. Source: Catholic Voice.
Adelaide parish says ‘So Long, Farewell’ to MSCs
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart may have departed Adelaide’s Henley Beach parish, but the legacy of their 64-year contribution will live on. Source: The Southern Cross.
Special Mass marks reopening of Hobart’s St Mary’s Cathedral
St Mary’s Cathedral in Hobart has been officially reopened after extensive restoration work over the past five months. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Great night in: First-century dinner and the greatest show on earth
Maitland-Newcastle Diocese parishioners have gathered weekly for the past two months to share an authentic first-century meal and watch a series about the life of Jesus and his disciples. Source: MNnews.Today.
History made as Goulburn’s Old Cathedral reopens it doors
After a 40-year renovation and in the year of its 150th anniversary, the doors of Sts Peter and Paul’s Old Cathedral in Goulburn were officially reopened to the public yesterday. Source: Catholic Voice.