Marist Brothers Linmeyer Host Cultural Family Tea Party
Marist Brothers Linmeyer in Johannesburg hosted a spectacular Cultural Family Tea Party that was enjoyed by all. Families purchased tables, decorated them according to their culture and...
May 2023
Pope asks poets, filmmakers to challenge people, help them see beauty
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Catholic artists, poets, writers and filmmakers serve the church not by trying to “domesticate” Christ but by helping people challenge and expand...
Mass Readings: 4 June – 11 June, 2023
Liturgical Calendar Year A – Weekday Cycle Year 1 Sunday June 4, The Holy Trinity Ex 34:4-6. 8-9/ Dn 3:52. 53. 54. 55. 56 (52b)/ 2 Cor...
St Elizabeth, Cousin of Mary
St Elizabeth at a Glance Born: 1st century BC, probably in Judea Died: 1st century AD, probably in Judea Feast: November 5 Patronages: Pregnant women She is...
Vatican: Promote Christian Values, Not Divisions, on Social Media
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Catholics should make an “examination of conscience” about how they use social media, how they allow it to influence them and about...
Diocese of Klerksdorp Remembering Police Killed on Duty
On June 4 the diocese of Klerksdorp under Bishop Victor Phalana will host a security cluster event, in conjunction with the diocesan Justice and Peace Commission, to...
Catholic Women’s Association In Garankuwa Celebrates Forty-Fifth Anniversary
“Happy birthday to the Catholic Church! Happy birthday to you, who are the body of the Church!” This was the message heard in celebration of the Church...
Hero and martyr: St Joan of Arc
For many, Joan of Arc is a legendary teenage war hero. For Catholics, she is a saint. Günther Simmermacher looks at the life and death of the...
Fr Xolile Galata ordained for Salesian Southern African Province
By Salesian Regional Superior Vaclav Klement – Salesian Father Xolile Galata was ordained by Bishop Victor Hlolo Phalana of Kerksdorp on May 27 in Viljoenskroon, Kgabareng Secondary...
25 First Holy Communicants at St Charles Lwanga, Empangeni
25 children received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion at St Charles Lwanga parish in Ngwelezane, Empangeni deanery in Eshowe Diocese. Featured with them is Fr Tusokwakhe...
