The Southern Cross newspaper - Adelaide

03/01/2024

'I was born in a hospital basement under heavy bombardment and at one point me and my mum were refugees in the capital city because my hometown was completely surrounded and under heavy siege.' Fr Luka Poljak.

Thursday December 14, 2023 Croatian priest a welcome arrival People Fluent in several languages, a history buff and author, newly arrived priest Fr Luka Poljak brings a youthful perspective to his ministry with the Croatian Catholic Community and Adelaide Archdiocese. Lindy McNamara Thursday Decembe...

19/12/2023

Tuesday December 19, 2023 2023 Christmas message News The simplicity of the nativity scene is a reminder that God does not abandon us in difficult times, Archbishop Patrick O’Regan says in his Christmas message this year. Tuesday December 19, 2023 Tuesday December 19, 2023 Print article Advertisem...

18/12/2023

'Catholic schools have never been so popular, parents are supporting us and saying there’s something here that they value.' John Neate, chair of SA Commission for Catholic Schools. Catholic Education South Australia Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide

Friday December 15, 2023 Lifelong love of education People Since taking over from the highly respected Professor Denis Ralph as chair of the South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools, John Neate has been putting his own stamp on the body responsible for 101 schools educating 52,000 students a...

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10/11/2023

A senior Vatican official and the former Apostolic Nuncio to Australia has told the country’s bishops that the Church is being called to be welcoming, healing and hopeful in a world challenged by war and unrest. Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and Int...

09/11/2023

“It was a big family, but it was fun. I grew up with people all around us. My parents would say ‘la famiglia e` dove la vita inizia e l’amore non finisce mai’ (family is where life begins and love never ends).” Carlo D'Ortenzio.

Friday November 03, 2023 Finance chief counting his blessings People Carlo D’Ortenzio might be a numbers man - and a highly qualified one at that - but the new Diocesan Financial administrator is, above all, a people person.  Jenny Brinkworth Friday November 03, 2023 Carlo D’Ortenzio Friday Nov...

31/10/2023

What a great idea. Well done!

29/10/2023

A report summarising discussions at the Synod on Synodality’s first assembly said the Church may need more welcoming pastoral approaches, especially to people who feel excluded, but also acknowledged fears of betraying traditional Church teachings and practices. Source: CNS.

22/10/2023

13/10/2023

Join us as we pray for peace in Israel and the Palestinian Territories on Wednesday 18th October at 7pm in the Cathedral of St Francis Xavier.

06/10/2023

'This new role is about building capacity of pastoral leaders at the parish level with a focus on evangelisation and discipleship and I think that is really exciting.' Simone Brosig

Friday September 29, 2023 Adelaide feels like home People Having spent nearly all her life in the northern hemisphere, Canadian liturgist Dr Simone Brosig is feeling a sense of familiarity as she makes her new home in Adelaide and takes on a leadership role with the Pastoral Services Team. Lindy McN...

06/10/2023

The 364 members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops and the 85 experts, facilitators and ecumenical delegates accompanying them began their work in earnest yesterday, meeting, sharing and praying in small groups. Source: OSV News.

04/09/2023

St Paul's College features in this month's edition of The Southern Cross.

Friday September 01, 2023 Connecting to culture Schools Key messages of respect, relationships, connection, belonging, faith and friendships have been encapsulated in a new mural that highlights the diversity of cultures at St Paul’s College. Lindy McNamara Friday September 01, 2023 Artist Scott R...

01/09/2023

Today marks the start of the Season of Creation (September 1- October 4), an annual celebration of prayer and action for creation. This year, we unite around the theme “Let Justice and Peace Flow". CESA schools, who have a long and ongoing commitment to ecological conversion and action, are encouraged to take part in a Creation Walk or Pilgrimage during the Season to contemplate the gift of God’s creation and our response. How will you deepen you connection with creation during this season?

22/08/2023

Big milestone for two Catholic colleges.

08/08/2023

08/08/2023

Happy feast day.

Happy Feast Day - Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop.
We as a staff are excited to share this special day with our community.

05/08/2023

31/07/2023

Excitement surrounding the Women’s World Cup soccer tournament has reached fever pitch in Adelaide, especially at St Joseph’s School Hindmarsh where students are busy brushing up their skills with the round ball in readiness for this year’s Socktober event. Catholic Education South Australia

Friday July 28, 2023 World Cup inspires mission Schools Excitement surrounding the Women’s World Cup soccer tournament has reached fever pitch in Adelaide, especially at St Joseph’s School Hindmarsh where students are busy brushing up their skills with the round ball in readiness for this year.....