Croatian Catholic Centre Adelaide.
Hrvatski Katolički Centar
Gospe Velikog hrvatskog Krsnog Zavjeta u Adelaideu

 

With the large number of Croatian immigrants making Adelaide their new home, the late Archbishop of Adelaide Msgr. Dr Matthew Beovich, himself of Croatian heritage, delegated a priest for the Croats, who began to gather the Community at St. Patrick’s Church in the city, where it celebrates its Sunday Masses until today. The Croatian Chaplaincy serves not just the city of Adelaide and its suburbs but the entire federal unit of South Australia. 

 

Several Croatian priests visited Adelaide, with Fra Rok Romac OFM remaining for a year in 1953, founding the Croatian Catholic Centre. After him, the Community was spiritually guided by Rev. Fr. Ivan Mihalić. The arrival of Rev. Fr. Nikica Dušević motivated the community to start a Sunday school. During his tenure, the Croatian Community bought a bungalow-style house in Ridleyton. The Reverend Father extended the garage space to include a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Grand Croatian Baptismal Covenant. Fr. Dušević retired in 1996., and returned to his hometown of Ljubač in Croatia. Their successors were Rev. Fr. Ilija Jokić (Đakovo-Srijem Diocese, Croatia), Rev. Fr. Luka Pranjić (Vrhbosna Archdiocese, Bosnia), Rev. Fr. Josip Grubišić (Vrhbosna Archdiocese, Bosnia) and Fra Nikica Zlatunić OFM (Franciscan Province of Bosna Srebrena, Bosnia). The current priest and the chaplain of the Croatian Community is Rev. Fr. Luka Poljak (Subotica Diocese, Serbia). Over the years, the Community was often visited and spiritually administered by numerous other priests from Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia, Hungary and Australia, especially during the interim periods between new priestly appointments.

 

Sunday Mass

The Croatian Mass, a cornerstone of our community, is held every Sunday at 10.30 AM at St. Patrick's Church (268 Grote Street, SA 5000 Adelaide). Additionally, a combined Croatian-English Mass is offered every first Sunday of the month at 10:30 AM at the same location. We welcome you to join us in these spiritual gatherings. 

 

Weekday Masses

Weekday Masses are held from Tuesday until Friday at 6:30 PM at the Chapel in Ridleyton (171 South Road, SA 5008 Ridleyton) and on Saturdays at 6:30 PM at St. Mary’s Church in North Adelaide (179 Stanley Street, SA 5006 North Adelaide)

 

Sacraments, sacramental programmes & other spiritual activities

Confession is offered half an hour before every Holy Mass, both in Croatian and English. 

Anointing of the sick and last rites are offered upon telephone confirmation with the priest. 

Baptism, wedding and funeral arrangements are offered upon confirmation by the priest.

First Confession, First Holy Communion and Confirmation sacramental programmes are offered from March until June (First Confession and First Holy Communion) and September until November (Confirmation).

The marriage sacramental programme is offered twice a year, in April and November. 

The Croatian Aged Care Association offers a monthly mass at 11 AM on the second Tuesday of the month at the Croatian Club in Brompton. 

The Holy Rosary is prayed half an hour before every Holy Mass.

Devotion to St. Anthony of Padua is prayed every Tuesday at the start of Holy Mass.

Eucharistic Adoration is offered every Thursday at the end of Holy Mass.

The Way of the Cross is prayed every Friday during Lent at 6 PM at St. Patrick’s Church, followed by the Holy Mass. 

House blessings are conducted every year after Epiphany and upon request. 

Devotional items are blessed upon request at any convenient time.

The monthly newsletter “Zavjet” (eng. The Covenant) is available every last Sunday of the month at St. Patrick’s Church or in digital format via a mailing list upon request.
 

 

Chapel
171 South Road, SA 5008 Ridleyton 

Interim office & priestly residence
Archbishop’s House, 91 West Terrace, SA 5000 Adelaide

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Contact

Rev. Fr. Luka Poljak 
Tel: 0472 914 054

Email: chaplaincy.office@hkcadelaide.com
Website: www.facebook.com/hkcadelaide
 

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