Year: 2026 - Page 27 - The Southern Cross

St Patrick: From Slave to Apostle

On March 17, much of the world turns green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Günther Simmermacher looks at the life […]

An Easter Reflection by Gregory B. Stephenson – In many Coloured homes, Easter announces itself long before the church bells

By Kati Dijane / March 16, 2026

By Kati Dijane – On Sunday, 15 March 2026, Archbishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka officially took possession of the cathedra at St Mary’s

By Jason Scott / March 15, 2026

By Jason Scott – On Saturday, 14th March, the Catholic Church installed its fifth Archbishop of Cape Town at a

Newly-installed Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka of Cape Town has pledged to serve the people of the archdiocese with humility, openness and

By Father Vaclav Klement – With more than 60 participants, the 2026 Annual General Assembly of the LCCL-SA (Leadership Conference

By Jason Scott / March 13, 2026

Jason Scott’s weekly review of Pope Leo XIV’s audiences – Wednesday, 11 March: General Audience — The Church as People

Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Fourth Sunday Of Lent – Year A Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme:

By Tamar SC / March 10, 2026

Liturgical Calendar Year A – Weekday Cycle Year II Sunday March 15, 4th Sunday of Lent 1 Sm 16: 1,