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 Oratory in Oudtshoorn. (Submitted by Fr L...
Benedict Daswa
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 and parishes as a memorial in the...
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 honour their martyrs and to get inspiration...
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 of your Servant Benedict with great love...
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 shrines arose over martyrs’ tombs and they...
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 this great event for our local Church....
A Martyr’s Lesson for Rural Schools
In September a South African school principal will be beatified. STUART GRAHAM looks at Benedict Daswa, the teacher. Benedict Daswa with children at Nweli Primary School where...
Priest: This is the Benedict Daswa I knew
Fr John Finn MSC worked with Benedict Daswa in the Venda area in the late 1980s. He recalls South Africa’s first recognised martyr and the fall-out from...
