This article by SYDNEY DUVAL appeared in our January 2022 issue. We are re-publishing it here to mark the passing […]
Fr Pat Naughton SDB: Tribute to a Builder of Faith and Skills Read Post »
Last week the much-loved Mgr Paul Nadal of Durban died at the age of 88. Here SYDNEY DUVAL, his friend
Tribute to Mgr Paul Nadal Read Post »
The printed word is the companion to the spoken word, keeping us alive to the spirit of Christ. SYDNEY DUVAL reviews
A History of Catholic Press Read Post »
By Sydney Duval – Fr Donatus Ndwalane CMM, who was the first South African Mariannhiller to be sent on a mission
Mariannhill Missionary Fr Donatus Ndwalane Rest in Peace Read Post »
Today is the feast day of Mother Teresa – from our vaults, this is a recollection of when the saint
When Mother Teresa Came to South Africa Read Post »
The Southern Cross’ retrenched staff came together one last time for a sad farewell — and some to chart the
The Southern Cross: Farewell and Look to the Future Read Post »
Blue Cranes A poem by Southern Cross director Sydney Duval, Oliviershoek 1966 Blue cranes fill a broken field With heartbeats
Poetry: Blue Cranes Read Post »
In the space of a few days, two great women of faith passed away. Sydney Duval, who knew both of
Tribute to Two Great SA Women of Faith Read Post »
Recently The Southern Cross published warm tributes to the late Fr Albert Danker OMI—the priest who built bridges over barriers
Fr Albert Danker: Builder of Bridges, Breaker of Barriers Read Post »
