As part of our ongoing series of profiles of Catholic organisations that are active in the Southern African Church, NEREESHA PATEL looks at the history, activities and charism of the Kolping Society.
Who are the Kolping Society and What Do they Do? Read Post »
A Catholic school in Johannesburg has rolled out an anonymous reporting system that lets learners and staff members report bullying and inappropriate behaviour via a cellphone app.
School Launches Anti-Bullying App Read Post »
A leading expert on Centering Prayer will guide Contemplative Outreach South Africa’s national conference in April. Rev Dr Cynthia Bourgeault of the Contemplative Society in the US will lead the conference, which will be held from April 27 to May 1 at the Padre Pio Retreat Centre in Centurion.
Renowned US leader for Contemplative Outreach SA Conference Read Post »
To celebrate its tenth anniversary, a project started by a Catholic school for the education of refugee children will hold a special function in April. The Three2Six Refugee Children’s Education Project in Johannesburg was developed by Sacred Heart College in 2008, and later expanded to Observatory Girls Primary School and Holy Family College.
Teaching Refugee Children: A Decade of Success Read Post »
A month after his ordination to the priesthood, “life-changing” and “amazing” are the words Fr Denardo Gnanapragas used to describe his initial experience as a priest.
Fr Denardo Gnanapragas: It’s Life-Changing! Read Post »
A Pretoria Catholic is among the 300 young people at present in Rome for a preparatory meeting for this year’s
Meet Koketso Mary Zomba, Our Rep in Rome! Read Post »
While we celebrate Human Rights Day today, it’s imperative that we don’t forget those who fought for their basic human rights to be observed.
Human Rights Day: Let’s Not Forget Read Post »
Members of the Association of Catholic Tertiary Students (ACTS) in the Western Cape embarked on a poignant tour of the Castle in Cape Town. Completed in 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, the Castle is the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa.
ACTS Students Bond in Castle Tour Read Post »
Today marks the five-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he made history in 2013 when he became the first non-European pope in over 1000 years, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to come from the Southern Hemisphere.
South African Clergy on Pope Francis: Congrats on 5 Years! Read Post »
