CWD: May this Agency Rise from the Ashes
My personal association with Catholic Welfare & Development (CWD)—the welfare agency of the archdiocese of Cape Town which had to close its doors in November—makes me think of the 1980s. It calls to...
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It’s 71 Years for the Knights of Da Gama!
This year the Gauteng regional Knights of Da Gama celebrated their 56th convention as well as the 71st year of the Knights of Da Gama. The event took place at Our Lady of Lebanon church...
CWD: Requiem for a Great Organisation
Once it was one of the great welfare organisations of the Southern African Church; in November it closed its doors. Over two articles, SYDNEY DUVAL looks at the growth and legacy of Catholic Welfare & Development,...
Catholic Political Analyst: Our New Cabinet
By Mike Pothier – President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet contains quite a number of bold and unexpected appointments, and he has certainly shifted the balance in favour of female and younger politicians. At the same...
In Search of the Historical Jesus
The study of the historical Jesus was the subject of a day-long workshop delivered by three leading biblical scholars. The workshop was presented at Holy Redeemer parish in Bergvliet, Cape Town, by Oblate Father...
Catholic Media Unite to Lead Mauritius Trip for Papal Visit!
For the first time, South Africa’s leading Catholic media organisations are joining forces to host a shared event. The Southern Cross, with Radio Veritas and Spotlight.Africa, is headlining a tour to Mauritius to attend...
How to be a Christian Government
Catholic teachings give a blueprint for good governments. As we approach the May 8 elections, Prof Michael Ogunu explains how. The Church views politics as an important aspect of human life. The human person...
Bishops: Don’t Abuse ‘Gift of the Car’
By Mandla Zibi – With more road carnage expected this Easter holidays, Bishop Sithembele Sipuka of Mthatha said Christians should apologise for having abused the “gift of the car” when driving. The prelate, who...
Our Own Exodus From Egypt
Guest editorial: Fikile Moya – There seems to be an appetite among some modern Christians to downplay the Jewish roots of their faith It is as though the only scriptures worth paying attention to are...
Ask a Toddler Why Jesus Was Crucified
By Sheldon Vandrey – Every year on Good Friday at 10:00, our parish of the Holy Spirit in Arcadia, Port Elizabeth, hosts its Passion play, performed by the youth group and other young people in...
Archbishop Abel Gabuza: New Graduates be the ‘Light of the World’
BY KATLEHO MOHANOE – South Africa’s bishops are depending on the country’s priests to help implement their new pastoral plan, to be released this year, according to the coadjutor archbishop of Durban. Addressing the...
Suicide: Time to Debunk the Myths
Suicide is still shrouded in myths, fallacies, misconceptions and misunderstandings — and they need to be debunked, writes DAVID CAPEL from personal experience in this tragic form of death. Eight years ago my girlfriend...
