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St Joseph’s Parish in Actonville Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Kati DijaneMay 12, 2026

The faithful of St Joseph Catholic Church in Actonville, Benoni, gathered in joyful celebration as the parish marked its 75th…

Mass Readings: 17 May – 24 May, 2026

Southern CrossMay 11, 2026

Liturgical CalendarYear A – Weekday Cycle Year II Sunday May 17, Ascension of the LordActs 1: 1-11/ Ps 47: 2-3.…

First induction workshop of Salesian Mission Partners in Southern Africa

By Fr Vaclav Klement – The first-ever induction workshop for the leading lay mission partners of the Southern Africa Salesian…

Pope Leo’s first year: ‘Unarmed and disarming … No one is excluded from God’s love!’

Tony MaglianoMay 11, 2026

By Tony Magliano – Some of the places God loves to hide, awaiting us to discover him, are those places…

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Chair of St Peter

Why No Pope Peter II?

Question: The recent papal election made me wonder: Why has no pope ever taken the name Peter II? Answer: There…

How to Prepare for Communion at Home

How to Prepare for Communion at Home

Southern CrossApr 28, 2026

Question: What should one do to prepare for the reception of Holy Communion at home when one is no longer able…

Wages of sin is death

How does God deal with an unrepentant criminal?

Michael ShackletonApr 21, 2026

Question: We are told to entrust the punishment of criminals to the law and the ultimate judgment to God, and…

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