A Saint for Our Times
Jean Vanier, Canadian writer, philosopher and humanitarian who died May 7, was a champion for people with intellectual disabilities and...
May 2019
Sr Carol-Anne Vornhusen OP Rest in Peace
Sr Helen-Veronica Wagner OP – Oakford Sister Carol-Anne Vornhusen died on March 27 at the age of 91. Born on...
Aid workers struggle to reunite kids, families after Mozambique cyclones
By Bronwen Dachs – Helping children who lost their parents when a pair of cyclones hit Mozambique is among the...
Catholic Media Unite to Lead Mauritius Trip for Papal Visit!
For the first time, South Africa’s leading Catholic media organisations are joining forces to host a shared event. The Southern...
How to Preach Better Homilies
By Colleen Constable – I’m inspired by Pope Francis’ ability to be a world pastor, spiritual director and preacher par...
Really Great Reasons to Vote!
By Lionel Fynn – When elections draw near, many discussions surround the importance of voting and also challenges regarding the...
Churches in Sri Lanka Closed for Second Week in Fear of New Attacks
By CNS – Catholic leaders cancelled Sunday Masses as Sri Lanka’s churches remained closed for a second week for fear...
Pope Gives First Communion to 245 Children
By Cindy Wooden – In the Catholic heart of Bulgaria, Pope Francis celebrated a special Mass for 245 children receiving their...
The Five Saturdays Devotion Explained
The Five Saturdays devotion has been adopted in many parishes in South Africa. PAUL DE MARCO explains the background of this personal devotion....
