To mark National Youth Day, Bishop Victor Phalana of Klerksdorp encourages young to believe that they can bring about the change they want in their life and in society. “Forty-four years ago, thousands of...
An end-of-the-world mood in Zaka By Fr Peter Chimombe – The six-week lockdown of Zimbabwe between March 30 and May 14 has greatly affected the economy, and the vast majority of the population has...
In an emotional “farewell letter”, a bishop from Botswana recalled meeting and befriending George Floyd and his family while in the United States. Bishop Frank Nubuasah of Gaborone said he met Mr Floyd—who died on...
Catholic Media / Christian Living / Church / Crisis / Online / Social Media
by Admin · Published June 10, 2020 · Last modified June 8, 2020
The Covid-19 crisis and the lockdown have forced parishes to find new ways of being Church, especially through digital means. Fr Brett Williams argues that this will help in the New Evangelisation. By Fr Brett...
Christian Living / Church / Crisis / Prayer
by Admin · Published June 9, 2020 · Last modified June 5, 2020
By Serialong Lebasa – Wash your hands regularly, we are told. Wash them for at least 20 seconds. And how are we going to count 20 seconds when busy washing our hands? Sing “Happy...
About us / Church / Editors / Ownership & Structure
by Admin · Published June 9, 2020 · Last modified June 7, 2020
What is the situation now for The Southern Cross? Editor Günther Simmermacher answers questions about the present challenges and the vision for future Q: How has lockdown affected The Southern Cross? A: The...
The event, which will be held online from June 11-13, is staged by the US-based Joyful Ever After ministry. “The summit brings together the world’s most trusted and inspirational voices to speak on the...
The Catholic Bookshop, which has been serving the Church in Cape Town and beyond for more than 70 years, has launched its new online store—and is offering a special discount on first orders. To...
Centenary Year / Eucharist / From Our Vaults / Prayer
by Admin · Published June 5, 2020 · Last modified June 18, 2020
Eucharistic Prayer written especially for The Southern Cross by Msg Friedrich Carl Kolbe dated 5 June 1929 More Stories: From Our Vaults 30 Years Ago: November 19, 1989 From Our Vaults 96 Years Ago:...
By Fr Gerry O’Reilly OFM – Lockdown is a new experience for all of us. Three weeks before it officially started, we emptied the holy water fonts, and everyone who came to church had...
Christian Living / Church / Ethics & Human Dignity / Ministry
by Admin · Published May 25, 2020 · Last modified May 22, 2020
The Covid-19 restrictions have also limited the work of the Apostleship of the Sea, which provides pastoral care to seafarers. But its port chaplains remain committed to their ministry, as GREG WATTS reports. The global Covid-19...
Lockdown forced schools with the means to do so to switch to remote learning. As the local Church marks Catholic Schools Week, MARK POTTERTON sees promise for the future in that. As soon as it...
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