Congratulations Dylan Appolis and Chloe Jacobs!
Former Southern Cross writer Dylan Appolis and Chloë Jacobs were married on Saturday in Regina Coeli Church in Belgravia, Cape Town. Dylan worked for The Southern Cross...
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Is Church Latin Actually Street Latin?
By Fr Nicholas King SJ – Question: I recently learned that the Latin which the people of ancient Rome spoke was different from classical Latin, and was...
How to Become a Catholic Priest
First comes the call to the priesthood, and then the long way to ordination begins. We asked Fr Michael Seheri, director of vocations in the archdiocese of...
What is The Immaculate Heart of Mary?
The Immaculate Heart of Mary refers to the interior life of the Blessed Virgin Mary — her joys and sorrows, her virtues and hidden perfections, and, above...
Catholic Educator, Eunice van Diel, Rest in Peace
Obituary by Maria van Driel – An eventful life will be celebrated at the funeral of Catholic educator Eunice van Diel on June 12 in Cape Town. “God...
St Martin de Porres Parish Welcomes Fr Norbert Munekani SJ
By Selby Makgotho – On a freezing Sunday morning worshippers welcomed the new parish priest for St Martin de Porres parish in Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg. Jesuit...
Winter Living Theology 2021: Does God Allow Suffering?
The Jesuit Institute, due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, will host Winter Living Theology 2021 online. Fr Carlos Mendoza-Álvarez OP will offer a series of lectures on...
Christian Brother Jerome McCarthy, Rest in Peace
Obituary by Br Michael Burke CFC – Christian Brother Jerome McCarthy died peacefully in Boksburg, the town where he grew up and went to school, on May 16....
Cooking with the Saints: Heavenly Garden Apple Rose Pastries
Last chance to WIN a copy of Grazia Barletta’s illustrated cookbook Delicious Italian Moments, a collection of authentic Italian recipes. To stand a chance of winning, name any...
History in Colour: Abbot Francis Pfanner
A snapshot from the past, colourised exclusively for The Southern Cross Abbot Francis Pfanner outside the first “abbey” at Mariannhill in 1885, the year he founded the...
Catholic Trivia Quiz
How well do you know your Church? Test your knowledge in every issue of the Southern Cross magazine – 1 Parts of which modern-day country did St...
SA Bishops Say: Get Vaccinated
The bishops of Southern Africa have urged the public to set aside fears based on unfounded theories and to register for vaccinations against Covid-19. A statement signed...
