St Maximilian Kolbe: The Remarkable Martyr to Nazis
He was a Franciscan, writer, publisher, monastery founder, missionary, and martyr of charity. The life of St Maximilian Kolbe is...
Gunther Simmermacher
Catholic Youth and Women
Our striking cover photo and the accompanying story show once again, as we have so often in the past, that...
The Cardinal-Elect Brislin I Know
On Sunday, Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals. Among them was Archbishop Stephen Brislin of Cape Town, who will become...
The Future of the Church
Dear Reader, Our cover this month gives us an unusual view of St John Vianney National Seminary in Waterkloof, Pretoria....
Fr Ralph de Hahn: 95 years old, 65 years a priest
Even in his mid-90s, Fr Ralph de Hahn remains active and makes plans for the future, and on June 4,...
Hero and martyr: St Joan of Arc
For many, Joan of Arc is a legendary teenage war hero. For Catholics, she is a saint. Günther Simmermacher looks...
The Youth and the Mass
Dear Reader, On June 16, South Africa marks its national Youth Day, so in this issue we turn our focus...
Who Were the Popes with the Shortest Reigns?
Question: The recent beatification of Pope Bl John Paul I made me wonder whether his 33-day papacy in 1978 was...
Many Ways to Serve God
Dear Reader, In the month of May, we usually pray for vocations, following on from Vocations Sunday (this year on...
