Last weekend over 100 young people ages 16 to 30 and leaders from schools, parishes and communities across the Archdiocese of Adelaide. The Diocesan Youth Assembly was the next step in the ongoing synodal journey taking place in the archdiocese, continuing on from the 2021 Diocesan Assembly, Plenary Council and 2023 Synod of Bishops.

When I was younger, I had my sights set on becoming famous. I wanted to be a celebrity, and I thought that I had the best reason – celebrities made a difference. They had lots of money and were often in the news for numerous good deeds (I don’t think I paid much attention to the negatives of being famous). To me it was clear: fame + fortune = changing the world.

Fast forward to 2021: I am quickly approaching my 25th birthday and I am definitely not on the road to being famous, but I have learnt a thing or two about how my little life can have big impacts.

The Diocesan Youth Assembly is a gathering of youth representatives ages 16-30 from across the Archdiocese of Adelaide to discuss issues that matter to them and to contribute to the wider Diocesan Assembly and Plenary Council.