Fr Colin Bowes turns 90 today! Fr Bowes was ordained to the priesthood on January 29, 1972 in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg and served for 52 years in the Diocese of De Aar. He has travelled locally and globally doing exorcism and healing in many countries and throughout South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Fr Bowes also initiated a retreat home called Amazing Grace in the town of Noupoort, in the eastern Karoo.
Fr Bowes believes that he still has time on earth to do the work of Jesus as a shepherd and son for our Blessed Mother Mary. He says that the Holy Spirit keeps him moving so he will continue for the good of God, our Heavenly Father in Heaven. Blessed birthday Fr Bowes👼🙏
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