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South Australian Ministries
Made up of two Dioceses - Adelaide and Port Pirie - South Australia is home to nearly 4000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics. 10% of all Indigenous people in South Australia identify as Catholic.
For a summary of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Statistics drawn from the 2016 Census, please click here.
Known as the 'City of Churches', Adelaide is home to the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry (ACM) in Stepney. Also known as The Otherway Centre, the ACM has served Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics for over 30 years. It has been traditionally the first stop for people visiting from the country. Contact details for the Adelaide ACM can be found below.
NATSICC Councillor
John Lochowiak
John is a Wadi (initiated Man) who has strong ties to many language groups throughout Australia including but not limited to Pitjantjatjara, Kaurna, Ramindjeri and Arerrnte. His strong cultural grounding is complemented by his deep Catholic faith. His position on NATSICC compliments his role at Calvary Healthcare SA.
John and his family have been involved with the Adelaide ACM for 3 decades and have seen 3 generations receive the Sacraments and practice their faith at the iconic South Australian organisation.
SA Councillor, Public Officer
johnl@hubandspokesolutions.com.au
0418832550
Contact
SA News & Updates
Events
Ministries & Services
Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Adelaide
80c Payneham Rd. Stepney, SA 5069
PHONE:
08 8228 8950
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Office Hours:
Tues - Thurs 10am - 3pm
Mass Times:
Sunday 11am
Diocesan Contacts
Initiatives
The Aboriginal Catholic Ministry in Adelaide is housed in the Otherway Centre.
The centre is a vibrant community based organisation that works to improve the lives of those in need by offering programs that are designed to promote self esteem and healing. A feeling of belonging and worth is instilled in the community members that attend the centre.
Mass is held weekly in Adelaide newest place of worship- the St Martin de Porres Chapel. Adorned with striking stained glass windows, the chapel is an awe inspiring display of the way that Aboriginal Culture and Catholic faith can go hand in hand.
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Hospital Bags
With the assistance of St Vincent de Paul's, toiletry bags are available to those people that have an unexpected stay in hospital. Bags for women, men and children are produced and each bag includes items that are of specific need to the user.
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Elder Gatherings
An opportunity for our Elders to come together on Wednesdays and Thursdays
