Our Churches and Parish Office are mobility friendly.
Acknowledgment of Traditional Custodians
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years.
We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of all
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of reconciliation.
Integrity & Safeguarding
Our Parish and the Diocese of Adelaide are committed to the care, wellbeing and protection
of children, young people and people at risk in our community.
(for more information – please see links under “Resources & Links” – “Church-Based Services” - “Integrity & Safeguarding”)
Lefevre
Catholic Community
The Catholic Church on the Lefevre Peninsula
traditional place name “Mudlangga” (meaning ‘nose-place’)
of the Kaurna People.
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Sacred Heart Church
Our Lady of the Visitation Church
West Lakes Church
LEFEVRE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Welcome to the 2026 Adelaide Synod
Adelaide Synod
The Archdiocesan Synod in 2026 is the next step in the ongoing process of Church renewal.
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The Synod provides assistance to the Archbishop in his ministry and leadership for the good of the whole Archdiocesan community. This is achieved by the participation of representatives of the faithful, lay and ordained, of the Archdiocese of Adelaide in ecclesial discernment of communion, participation and mission, to progress the pastoral priorities identified in recent Diocesan Assemblies.
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The requirement for a Diocesan Synod was a decree of the Plenary Council that all diocese hold a synod within 5 years of the close of the Plenary Council.
2026 Archdiocesan Synod
Bulletin/Newsletter Series
Bulletin Notice #1
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What is the 2026 Archdiocesan Synod?
The word synod is an ancient Greek word that means “journeying together on the way.” The 2026 Archdiocesan
synod is a gathering of people from Parishes, Schools and Communities in the Archdiocese working together with the Archbishop and other leaders to make decisions for our future. The 2026 synod is a continuation of our recent Diocesan and Regional Assemblies, the 5th Australian Plenary Council and the Global Synod on Synodality.
Learn more about the synod at: www.togetherontheway.au/about
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What will be discussed at the Synod?
The Synod will look at 5 main themes:
• Becoming Missionary Disciples
• Formation for Mission and Leadership
• Communion in Grace – Sacrament to the World
• The Mission of Catholic Education and Being Church Together
• Structures and Planning for Communion, Mission and Participation
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Explanations of these themes are available at: www.togetherontheway.au/key-themes
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As a selected representative for the 2026 synod, to keep you informed as to what is happening, I will provide regular reports for the bulletin and short updates at our Mass centres. At any time during this year’s synod, if you have thoughts, queries, or feedback, please approach me personally or call the Parish Office for my mobile number.
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Pope Leo has called us to walk together as People of God - This is synodality!
As The Father Sent Me, So I Am Sending You (John 20: 21-22)
Kind regards, Gael Little
Synod 2026 Representative for Lefevre Catholic Community
Resources
All information above has been collected & shared with permission from: www.togetherontheway.au
the Archdiocese of Adelaide’s official SYNOD website!
For more information, key dates & events, resources and all things SYNOD please visit their website.
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As the Synod progresses, our Lefevre Catholic Community website will also be updated.
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