Salvatorians Australia

18/10/2026

This weekend, our superior Fr Greg Skulski SDS represented the Salvatorian community in Port Pirie SA at the 60th birthday celebration of Bishop Karol Kulczycki SDS.

It was a wonderful opportunity to give thanks to God for Bishop Karol’s life, vocation and dedicated service to the Church, while celebrating the bonds of Salvatorian mission and brotherhood.

On this special occasion, the Salvatorian community wishes Bishop Karol good health, joy and abundant blessings. May Christ the Saviour continue to guide and strengthen him as he serves the people entrusted to his care.

The community assures him of continued prayers, fraternal support and warmest congratulations.
Happy birthday Bp Karol 🎉😇🥳🎊🙏

08/10/2026

Lay Salvatorians Retreat

Last week, our Salvatorian Spirituality Centre hosted a retreat for Lay Salvatorians, candidates and Salvatorian collaborators. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together as one Salvatorian family, united in faith and mission.

The retreat began with Mass celebrated by the Most Rev. George Kołodziej SDS, Bishop of Bunbury, with Salvatorian priests concelebrating.
All Lay SDS left renewed and inspired to continue their mission.

29/09/2026

Congratulations to Bp Karol on his 6th Episcopal Anniversary 🙏😇

14/09/2026

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Feast 😇🙏

12/09/2026

A Celebration of Faith, Mission and Gratitude

On Tuesday 8th September our Salvatorian Family gathered with great joy at St Simon Peter Parish, Ocean Reef, to celebrate three significant milestones in the life and mission of the Salvatorians: 145 years of the Society of the Divine Saviour, 65 years of Salvatorian presence in Australia, and 25 years of Salvatorian ministry in Ocean Reef Parish.

On the beautiful Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the anniversary of the death of our Founder, Blessed Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan, we gave thanks to God for His faithfulness and countless blessings throughout our Salvatorian journey.

We were honoured to celebrate the Eucharist with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, together with Bishop Justin Bianchini, our Salvatorian bishops Bishop George Kołodziej SDS and Bishop Karol Kulczycki SDS, visiting confreres from Poland, Salvatorian priests, Lay Salvatorians, collaborators, parishioners and friends.

We remember with gratitude all those who have built our mission over the past 65 years.

As we celebrate the past and present, we entrust the future of our Salvatorian mission in Australia, through the intercession of Our Lady, to our Heavenly Father, praying that He will continue to guide us in bringing the Saviour to all.

📸TheRecord

10/09/2026

A beautiful celebration of Salvatorian history, mission and continued presence in Australia!

Last Tuesday 8th September Salvatorians gathered with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and members of the wider Salvatorian Family to mark three milestones: 145 years of the Society of the Divine Saviour, 65 years of Salvatorian ministry in Australia, and 25 years of Salvatorian pastoral care at Ocean Reef Parish.

During the celebration, Archbishop Costelloe reflected on the call to be “living images” of Jesus the Saviour — a call that reaches across countries, cultures and every branch of the Salvatorian Family.

Read more about this special celebration from The Record. 🇦🇺🌎
https://therecord.com.au/news/anniversaries/special-report-chosen-to-be-living-images-of-the-saviour-archbishop-costelloe-tells-salvatorians/

The Society of the Divine Saviour, known everywhere as the Salvatorians, this year celebrates a number of significant milestones.

07/09/2026

Today, we began our Salvatorian Regional Meeting in Australia with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, presided over by our Salvatorian bishops, Bishop George Kołodziej SDS and Bishop Karol Kulczycki SDS.

The Mass was offered in a special way for our confrere from Poland, Fr Tomasz Górny SDS, Provincial Treasurer, who is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his religious vows. We give thanks to God for his vocation, faithful service and many years of commitment to the Salvatorian mission.

During the Eucharist, our Deputy Provincial, Fr Mikołaj Markiewicz SDS, who has also travelled from Poland to join us for the jubilee celebrations on 8 September at Ocean Reef Parish, delivered a very inspiring homily. He reflected on the beauty and responsibility of religious life, reminding us of our call to remain faithful to our vows and wholehearted in our commitment to God.

May this time together strengthen our fraternity, renew our vocation and deepen our dedication to the Salvatorian mission.

10/08/2026

Clergy Leadership Program – First Meeting

Today, our Superior, Fr Greg Skulski SDS, together with Dr Debra Sayce, Head of Mission Enhancement and Outreach for the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, had the privilege of co-hosting the first meeting dedicated to the development of the Clergy Leadership Program which will be held in the future at the Salvatorian Spiritually Centre in Perth.

The initial team brings together members from across Australia who hold leadership roles within different archdioceses, dioceses and Catholic institutions. Their diverse experience, expertise and perspectives will be invaluable in developing a program that responds to the realities and needs of clergy across the Australian Church.

What began as Fr Greg’s idea and a vision is now beginning to take shape.

The conversation reflected a shared desire to see clergy passionate about their ministry, confident in their leadership and well equipped for the increasingly complex responsibilities of priestly life today. The program will focus on practical leadership skills, personal and ministerial wellbeing, and leadership rooted in faith, service and mission.

An important focus will be synodal leadership—forming priests who listen, discern, collaborate and walk together with the people they serve.

There is still a great deal of work ahead as the team continues to develop the content, structure and practical aspects of the program. However, there is great hope that the Clergy Leadership Program will be ready to launch in the second half of 2027 and be offered to clergy throughout the Catholic Church in Australia.

Above all, the hope is that this program will be genuinely transformative—not only for clergy and the way they exercise their ministry and leadership, but also for the communities they are called to serve. By forming confident, compassionate and synodal leaders, the program seeks to strengthen parishes and communities, enabling them to become increasingly vibrant, collaborative and missionary.

We are very grateful to everyone who contributed their experience, ideas and enthusiasm. This is only the beginning, but an important and exciting first step has been taken.

This initiative represents another Salvatorian contribution to the wider Catholic Church in Australia.

Please pray for this program, that it may be shaped according to God’s will and guided always by His wisdom and grace.

07/08/2026