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Archdiocese of Johannesburg Marriage Anniversary Mass

Archdiocese of Johannesburg to Host First Marriage Anniversary Mass

Kati DijaneAug 25, 2026

The Archdiocese of Johannesburg will celebrate the gift of marriage in a special way on Saturday, 29 August 2026, when…

Pope Leo XIV Audience August 23

Pope: Who is the Lord for Me?

Southern CrossAug 24, 2026

Pope Leo XIV, Angelus, St Peter’s Square, Sunday, 23 August 2026 Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday! This Sunday’s Gospel…

Ms Bitsa Lenkopane

Bitsa Lenkopane Calls Lay Catholics to Take Responsibility

Kati DijaneAug 22, 2026

As the Diocese of Kimberley celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption, a long-serving lay leader reflects on synodality, women’s witness…

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Honey Bars for St Rose of Lima

Grazia BarlettaAug 22, 2026

On August 23, we mark the feast St Rose of Lima. Her father was a Spanish soldier from Puerto Rico,…

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Southern Cross Magazine September 2026

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Priest's greeting at Mass

How Should a Priest Greet the Congregation at Mass?

Southern CrossAug 26, 2026

Question: At the start of Holy Mass, the presider greets us with the words, “The Lord be with you”, and…

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Are We Really ‘Roman’ Catholics?

Southern CrossAug 18, 2026

Question: Why is our Church referred to as the Roman Catholic Church when there are so many different rites? Answer:…

Autism-Awareness

Did Jesus Have an Autistic Friend?

Southern CrossAug 12, 2026

It is possible that Jesus had an autistic friend. Nicodemus, who we meet in the Gospel of John 3:1-21, might…

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