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Church / Church History / From Our Vaults

September 20, 2024

From Our Vaults 100 Years Ago: September 10, 1924

Extended church reopens Bishop Charles Cox of the Transvaal vicariate presided over a sung Mass at the church of La Rochelle in Johannesburg, which had been closed...

Bible / Church / Emmanuel Suntheni OSB / Mass

September 20, 2024

The Mercy of God: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B Sermon and Christian Act in The Word Theme: The Mercy of God! “One denarius”, “Whoever...

Church / Pope Francis

September 19, 2024

‘Old pope’ thanks God for his four-nation trip to Asia and the Pacific

By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The 87-year-old Pope Francis publicly thanked God for allowing him “to do as an old pope what I would have liked to...

Church / Deacons / Parish Life

September 18, 2024

Ordination of Deacon Giovanni Abrahams at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Church

By Mark Kisogloo – Giovanni Larigan Abrahams was ordained to the Diaconate by Archbishop Buti Tlhagale at Our Lady of Lebanon parish in Mulbarton, South of Johannesburg...

Church / Saints

September 18, 2024

St Joseph of Cupertino: The Saint Who Took to the Air

At exam time, students may call on the help of St Joseph of Cupertino, a holy man who was treated poorly for most of his life but...

About us / Church / Question & Answer / Simmermacher / The Holy Land

September 18, 2024

What is the Cross on Our Cover?

Question: I’ve noticed that each month, the cover of The Southern Cross features a cross with four smaller crosses. What do these crosses denote, and why are...

Church / Pope Francis

September 17, 2024

Pope: Be Pilgrims, Not Tourists in Life

By Cindy Wooden, CNS – To fully experience love and hope, young people must approach the journey of life as pilgrims and not just sightseers seeking the...