Br Renato Lima de Oliveira of Brazil, the 16th president-general of the SVP, visited seven African countries where the society’s presence is strong: Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana and South Africa.
St Vincent de Paul’s worldwide head visits South Africa Read Post »
The Via Lucis (Way of Light), consisting of the 14 Stations of the Resurrection, is now available in an Afrikaans edition.
Via Lucis Stations Booklet Now Out in Afrikaans Read Post »
Here is a selection of inspiring quotes from Gaudete et Exsultate (“Rejoice and Be Glad”), Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation on holiness:
Pope Francis’ Best Tips for Being Holy Read Post »
The past few years have been rough on The Southern Cross, as it has been on most newspapers throughout the world.
Imagine a Church Without The Southern Cross… Read Post »
As part of our ongoing series of profiles of Catholic organisations that are active in the Southern African Church, NEREESHA PATEL looks at the history, activities and charism of the Kolping Society.
Who are the Kolping Society and What Do they Do? Read Post »
Deacon Leo Camp is presented by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier to the parish of St Anthony of Padua in Pietermaritzburg after
Deacon Leo Camp Ordained! Read Post »
Why is it not considered simony when priests and religious organisations collect money for Masses and novenas to be offered for an intention, but it would be considered simony if I were to collect money for praying for people?
When is Collecting Money the Sin of Simony? Read Post »
It’s all about the attitude, the power of being positive. You can see, or perhaps experience it, in sport: you don’t score runs at cricket if you play defensively; you can’t win at rugby or soccer if you spend all your time defending your own line. It’s very difficult to win at tennis if you concentrate only on returning your opponent’s shots.
Forge Ahead with the Love of God Read Post »
This Saturday Durban is offered a unique artistic and religious experience – Monteverdi’s ‘Mass for Four Voices’ sung by the Durban Chamber Choir and performed in the context of a sacred mass presided over by his Eminence Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier OFM at the Emmanuel Cathedral at 5.30pm on Saturday afternoon.
Emmanuel Cathedral: Monteverdi’s Mass for Four Voices Read Post »
