Pope to Journalists: Be Responsible, Avoid Ideological Warfare
Journalists must meticulously uphold their craft of responsible reporting and not be tempted into partisan or ideological warfare, Pope Francis said.
2018
Pope Sends Missionary Families to South Africa
Pope Francis has commissioned four families from the Neocatechumenal Way to become missionaries in the Cape Town archdiocese. The four families — from Brazil, Germany, India and the United States — have concluded their visa processes and will settle soon as part of a new missio ad gentes (“mission to the nations”) to South Africa.
62 Years of Priesthood for Father McGrath OFM Cap!
Fr Didacus McGrath OFM Cap (centre), celebrated the 62nd anniversary of his ordination at Nazareth House, Cape Town, with staff...
Bishops Issue Warning on ‘Fake Nun’
The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has warned churches that a woman who claims to be a Holy Cross...
Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians in the Street!
St John Bosco parish in Robertsham, Johannesburg, celebrated the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians with a procession through...
Taizé Global Meeting for South Africa
South Africa will welcome several thousand young people next year for an international Taizé pilgrimage of hope, peace and trust.
Don’t Miss the Documentary on the Saints!
A documentary on the veneration of saints, featuring several prominent South African Catholics, will be broadcast on SABC 2 on Sunday, June 17 at 9:00.
How Understandings of the Sacraments Differ
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the sacraments are perceptible signs (words and actions) accessible to our human nature. By the action of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, they make present efficaciously the grace that they signify (1084).
Why We Must be Grateful to Missionaries
We must acknowledge the enormous contribution made by the missionaries – gallant men and women, religious and diocesan priests whose resilient sacrifice and love are kept alive in the local Church today.
