Bishops / Christen Torres / Church
by Christen Torres · Published February 5, 2019 · Last modified February 4, 2019
On February 10, Bishop Abel Gabuza will take possession of his office as the coadjutor archbishop of Durban. CHRISTEN TORRES asked him about the diocese he is leaving behind and the archdiocese he is...
Bishops / Christen Torres / Church / Priests / Sacraments
by Christen Torres · Published January 26, 2019 · Last modified January 25, 2019
In recent weeks the question of fees charged for services by priests has been discussed around the world. CHRISTEN TORRES interviewed Bishop Edward Risi to seek explanations. Firstly why are they called “stole fees”...
by Christen Torres · Published January 8, 2019 · Last modified January 6, 2019
This year’s general elections will define South Africa’s year 2019, with the state of the economy, the on-going investigation into state capture and ex-President Jacob Zuma’s legal woes also playing roles, according to a...
Bishops / Christen Torres / Christmas
by Christen Torres · Published December 25, 2018 · Last modified December 27, 2018
What do bishops do at Christmas? CHRISTEN TORRES spoke to five South African prelates to find out. Christmas is a day of family, celebration and relaxation, but for bishops, as it is for all...
Catholic Media / Christen Torres / People
by Christen Torres · Published December 20, 2018 · Last modified December 16, 2018
Victoria Giuricich, 20, wants to follow the path of her hero, Madeline Stuart, an Australian model with Down syndrome who has appeared on the catwalks of the London, New York and Paris fashion weeks.
Christen Torres / Faith Life / lay ministry
by Christen Torres · Published December 20, 2018 · Last modified December 16, 2018
Missionaries aged 17-30 years from NET Australia will minister in Cape Town with the specific aim of supporting the archdiocese’s youth ministries—and perhaps establish a South African chapter of NET.
About us / History of The Southern Cross
by Christen Torres · Published December 17, 2018 · Last modified December 12, 2018
Business manager Pamela Davids celebrated 45 years with The Southern Cross this month. The longest-serving staff member in Southern Cross history — she has overtaken the record of 42 years set by former managing...
Christen Torres / Church / Preaching / Sacraments / Vatican
by Christen Torres · Published December 16, 2018 · Last modified December 12, 2018
The sacraments are not for sale and priests must not demand payment for performing them if the recipient is indigent — but the faithful should pay stole fees if they can afford it, according to Bishop Victor Phalana of Klerksdorp.
Christen Torres / Environment / Justice & Peace
by Christen Torres · Published December 6, 2018 · Last modified December 7, 2018
The SAFCEI is a “multi-faith organisation committed to supporting faith leaders and their communities in Southern Africa’’ on issues regarding the earth and the environment, according to the institute’s website. It aims to promote ‘’awareness, understanding and action on eco-justice, sustainable living and climate change”.
Christen Torres / Christian Leadership / Schools / Youth
by Christen Torres · Published December 5, 2018
IT costs up to R100000 to train a guide dog for the blind, and the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind (GDA) has various programmes to raise money for the training of the dogs.
The Prayer and Life Workshops programme—labelled as “a more vibrant and active presentation of Jesus, with greater adaptation to the necessities of today’s societies and what people really need”—will be offered to parishes in Cape Town next year.
Charity / Christen Torres / Christian Living / Christian Mission / Global Issues
by Christen Torres · Published November 18, 2018 · Last modified November 16, 2018
World Day of the Poor was first proposed in 2016 in Pope Francis’ apostolic letter for the Year of Mercy, Misericordia et misera, which calls on the faithful to “make a serious examination of conscience, to see if we are truly capable of hearing the cry of the poor”.
