Fr Michael Rasello: Catholic Nurses Guild Chaplain
The Catholic Nurses’ Guild met with their national chaplain, Fr Michael Rasello, in Kroonstad to prepare for their AGM and congress...
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German Bishops: Communion in Mixed Marriages Allowed
The German bishops’ conference continues to develop its recent decision to allow non-Catholic spouses in mixed-denomination marriages to receive Communion...
Pope: May Your Time and Space be Filled with Meaningful Relationships!
“Do not allow the spark of youth to be extinguished in the darkness of a closed room in which the only window to the outside world is a computer and smartphone,”
Vatican II Veteran Speaks On the Church Today
Canadian Bishop Remi De Roo is one of the last bishops alive to have attended all four sessions of Vatican II. Now 93 years old, he tells ALICIA VON STAMWITZ about his view of the Church in the era of Pope Francis.
Southern Cross Seller Gregory Bennette!
Gregory Bennette is a long-time seller of The Southern Cross at All Saints parish in Ennerdale, Johannesburg, and parishioners say...
Going to Egypt as a Sign of Peace
One way of helping to make peace is to encourage tourism to the Middle East, FR CHRISTOPHE BOYER M.Afr. found on a visit to Egypt.
Denis Hurley Centre Awards Deadline!
The deadline is fast approaching to submit nominations for the inaugural Barry Wood Awards to honour those who work at the Denis Hurley Centre in Durban.
Carols We Love
Thank you for Günther Simmermacher’s article on “Stille Nacht”, one of the most-loved carols, and the belated recognition of writer Fr Joseph Mohr and composer Franz Gruber.
May I mention some beautiful carols which are not as well known?
Pope: We Like the Darkness, But God…
Only when Christ is the focus of the Christmas season do all the colourful lights, carols, special meals and traditions help create a festive and joyous atmosphere, Pope Francis said.
