By 1933, the Great Depression also affected The Southern Cross. In a gesture of concern for the staff, it was […]
Southern Cross history – Part 3: The 1930s Read Post »
by Gunther Simmermacher After months of promotion, especially by Durban’s Fr ODonnell OMI who tirelessly toured the country to create
Southern Cross history – Part 2: The 1920s Read Post »
by Günther Simmermacher The seeds for a new Catholic newspaper were planted over breakfast after a Mass for the Association
Southern Cross history – Part 1: Founding a Catholic newspaper Read Post »
The great thing about the Internet is that it gives us instant access to all sorts of information: reviews of
Careful what you read on the Internet Read Post »
It was the Year of Faith, during which Pope Benedict suddenly resigned and Pope Francis launched a new style of
Year-end Review 2013 Read Post »
For every Catholic parent, it is a question of perennial concern: will their children continue to practise the faith beyond
Call ex-Catholics home Read Post »
THE EAR OF THE HEART: An Actress’ Journey from Hollywood to Holy Vows, by Mother Dolores Hart OSB and Richard
Nun’s journey: From movie stardom to the monastery Read Post »
Fifty years ago this year one of the most remarkable non-classical Catholic albums was recorded: jazz legend Mary Lou Williams’
Setting faith to music Read Post »
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: What Everyone Needs to Know, by John L Allen Jr. Oxford University Press (2013). 298pp. Reviewed by
A fine primer to the Catholic Church Read Post »
