These prayers are exactly what their name suggests – prayers of the gathered faithful. In praying this prayer, the faithful are carrying out their role of praying for the entire world as well as for the needs of the local community. No two congregations will have exactly the same prayers, since their perception of the world's needs and of the local community will vary. Therefore they are written anew for each Sunday and weekly celebrations.

Consultation for September's Diocesan Assembly begins in Adelaide this coming weekend.

There are two sets of Universal Prayers - one for Adelaide and the other for everywhere else.

Tuesday 29th June, SS Peter and Paul feast day for Pope Francis, successor of St Peter, is also the 70th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI

Thursday 1st July,  the Holy Father gathers with the religious leaders of Lebanon to pray in the Vatican for their country which is burdened with many tragedies.