Plans for Benedict Daswa 30th Anniversary Underway
The year to prepare for the 30th anniversary of the martyrdom of Bl Benedict Daswa is now underway, with parishes...
Benedict Daswa
Daswa Shrine Blessed in Oudtshoorn
Fr John Atkinson, administrator of Oudtshoorn diocese, blessed a shrine dedicated to Blessed Benedict Daswa, in the garden of the...
Bishops urge faithful to pray through Bl Daswa
The feast of Bl Daswa has been approved by Rome for February 1, and may be celebrated in all dioceses...
Uganda Martyrs Inspire Cause for Benedict Daswa
Bishop Hugh Slattery MSC – Recently a small group of pilgrims from the diocese of Tzaneen went to Uganda to...
Blessed Benedict Daswa Feast Day!
The theme for this year’s feast of Bl Benedict Daswa is “Called to be Jesus’ disciples like Bl Benedict Daswa”. The celebrations of the feast day will take place on February 1 at Tshitanini Village near Ṱhohoyandou, where the future shrine and pilgrimage centre will be located.
Official Benedict Daswa Medal Unveiled
The first South African-produced “saint medal” of Benedict Daswa was officially launched at Sacred Heart cathedral in Pretoria.
The Official Benedict Daswa Prayer
Prayer to implore favours through the intercession of Blessed Tshimangadzo Samuel Benedict Daswa O Blessed Trinity, you filled the heart...
A Saint for South Africa
Guest editorial by Bishop Victor Phalana The cult of martyrs arose early in the history of the Church. Altars and...
At Last: A Saint of our Own!
On September 13, the Church will beatify the South African martyr Benedict Daswa. BISHOP VICTOR PHALANA of Klerksdorp reflects on...
