Journey from Gangs to God
In prison, he was a gang general until a visiting priest offered him a biscuit. Today Jerome Opperman is devoted to the Catholic faith and his young family — who’ll be without their dad this Christmas.
Erin Carelse
104-Year-Old Dominica Soglanich: It’s 10 Rosaries a Day
At the age of 104, Dominica Catherine Soglanich is inseparable from her rosary. At her peak, she would say up to 30 rosaries a day for friends and family in need. She is now down to ten — which son Christopher says means the family must be behaving better.
Special Award Named for Bishop Barry Wood
The Denis Hurley Centre (DHC) is launching a special award named after the late Bishop Barry Wood to continue the centre’s relationship with him.
Christmas Spirit Fills the Heart at Little Eden
Little Eden, home for children with intellectual disabilities, hosts a Christmas concert every year where residents have a chance to show off their abilities through the spirit of our Saviour, writes ERIN CARELSE
Mini World Youth Day: Durban – A Great Success!
Almost 4000 young Catholic men and women from throughout Southern Africa gathered in Durban’s Exhibition Centre for an intensive four day event to celebrate their Christianity, community and unity while experiencing the chosen theme chosen by Pope Francis, of “young people, faith and vocations”.
Who Are the Friends of the Sisters?
The group Friends of the Sisters in Bloemfontein archdiocese held an event to pay tribute to religious Sisters. This included Mass, lunch, a talk by Dr Nontando Hadebe, nail treatments, and songs and dancing.
What Happened at National Prayer Day?
Catholics have hailed the National Day of Prayer for South Africa at Soccer City (or FNB Stadium) in Johannesburg, with the bishops’ communication officer saying the event was a clear sign that God comes first in the lives of many people.
What Happened at Shepherds on the Green Day?
Priests from across the country attended the Radio Veritas and Veritas Warriors’ Shepherds on the Green day. Older priests got chatting and younger priests headed to the soccer field.
Church Calls out Mining Groups on Tax Havens
The bishops’ Justice & Peace Commission has challenged 21 mining companies to explain why they use tax havens. New research conducted for J&P shows that the 21 companies have 117 subsidiaries in tax havens.
