A Proud History of Catholic Education
As the Church in South Africa celebrates the 200th anniversary of its establishment, it is a good time to pay tribute to the remarkable history and ongoing contribution of Catholic education in this country.
2018
Reclaiming Jesus From Politics
Saying that Jesus Christ has been “hijacked” in the name of politics, a large crowd of national Christian leaders and members of their congregations vowed during a prayer service and vigil to “reclaim Jesus” from those who not only use his name for their political and personal gain, but reject the gentleness, kindness, love of neighbour, the poor and the truth that Christ embraced.
Trinity Sunday: Perfect Giving and Perfect Receiving
Fr John Allen Green OFM – Many, many years ago, before I was due to be solemnly professed into religious...
SACBC’s Khanya House staff celebrate Church’s 200 years
Staff members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) head office, Khanya House in Pretoria, celebrated 200 years of the Catholic Church in Southern Africa.
Pope: Confirmation Gives Catholics Strength to be Led by God
Everyone who has received the sacrament of confirmation has received the gift of the Holy Spirit, who guides them and gives them the strength to follow God’s will, Pope Francis said.
Prof Jan Jans at St Francis Xavier Seminary
During his visit to South Africa, Dutch moral theologian Professor Jan Jans gave a lecture on the Second Vatican Council...
Cartoon of the Week: Eternal Walkies
The Southern Cross has been publishing cartoons on its back page drawn by Conrad Burke since the early 90s. We have...
This Week’s Issue: 23 May – 29 May, 2018
WITH 12-PAGE EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT » Pope given statue of Our Lady of Ngome » Fr Rolheiser is coming to SA...
Priests Need Early Public Speech Coaching
On the subject of preaching I have a strong opinion which I have voiced in “private” more than once: Good preaching starts with speech coaching at a very basic level at the beginning of the priest’s formation.
