Jubilee of Deacons: Expand Diaconate beyond Parish Walls
By Justin McLellan, CNS — The future of the permanent diaconate hinges on rediscovering its unique vocation of service, expanding...
February 2025
Pope has respiratory ‘crisis,’ doctors say ‘prognosis reserved’
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis experienced “an asthmatic respiratory crisis of prolonged magnitude, which also required the use...
My Joy in Being a Deacon
In 2018, Rev Walter Middleton was ordained a permanent deacon. For this month’s Jubilee of Permanent Deacons, he tells of...
Diocese of Mthatha launches the Jubilee Year of Hope
The Diocese of Mthatha officially inaugurated the Jubilee Year of Hope at St Francis Xavier Parish in Maclear on February...
Shrines around the World: Our Lady of the Pillar, Zaragoza
Where’s that: Zaragoza (or Saragossa) is located in northeastern Spain’s Aragon region. Our Lady’s connection: The very first Marian apparition...
The Catholic Ethos
Dear Reader, Welcome to this bumper issue, in which we shine a special focus on Catholic education — and much...
The Golden Rule: 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C Sermon and Christian Act in the Word Theme:...
Lesotho’s King Letsie III and Queen Masenate Wedding Anniversary
By Bokang Tsoanamatsie – King Letsie III and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho commemorated their...
Why Artists are God’s Gift
This month’s Jubilee of Artists offers us a good opportunity to reflect on the rich artistic heritage we have as...
