St Francis of Assisi parish in Vanderbijlpark celebrated “World Day of Migrants and Refugees”, which was also Heritage Day for South Africans. Parishioners were invited to wear traditional clothing to commemorate this. Parish priest Fr Makhomba Khanyile OFM is pictured with Parishioners after both Masses. Submitted by Elaine Prosper, Photos: Brandon-lee Rothman.


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