Heroes of Love: New Pathway Open for Future Saints
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis has yet to sign decrees in sainthood causes that follow the new path he approved in 2017, that of giving one’s life...
Category: Charity
Catholic Missionary Priest Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A Catholic missionary priest in Madagascar known for serving the poor living on a landfill has been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Fr Pedro Opeka,...
Mater Domini Home Continues to Fight the Good Fight
Last year was challenging for the Mater Domini Home in Claremont, Cape Town, but with many blessings and new friends the house for women with difficult pregnancies...
Dorothy Day’s Focus on the Neglected Would Resonate in Covid-19 Era
By Kurt Jensen – Dorothy Day’s need to connect with others and keep neglected people front and centre would fit perfectly in the COVID-19 era. The 40th...
SVP Donates Books To Denis Hurley Centre Street Lit Project
The vendors from the Denis Hurley Centre Street Lit project were grateful for the car-load of books donated to them by the Society of St Vincent de...
Vatican: World Day of Poor Initiatives Adapt to Pandemic
By Carol Glatz – Even during a global pandemic, the World Day of the Poor will be an important opportunity for parishes to highlight the importance of charity...
Missionaries of Charity Visit Holy Family College!
Holy Family College Durban was blessed to have a visit from two Missionary of Charity Sisters, Sister Ryan MC and Sister Rita MC from the house in...
Pope Calls Brazilian Priest, Thanks Him For Work With Homeless
By Lise Alves – Father Julio Lancellotti was caught by surprise October 10 when Pope Francis personally called him asking about his work with the homeless. I picked...
Apostleship of The Sea Becomes ‘Stella Maris’ In Its 100th Year
By Cindy Wooden – As the maritime industry is struggling with the impact of Covid-19 and hundreds of thousands of sailors are stuck on ships, the men...
St Joseph’s Home: Face Masks are a Challenge
For homes caring for children, Covid-19 regulations have created not only logistic and financial but also interpersonal challenges. That has been the experience of St Joseph’s Home...
Tribute to a Great Leader of the Poor
By Fr Mokesh Morar – Last month saw the passing of a truly remarkable Church leader who stood up against the systematic violence of the state and...
Now Is A Time Christians Must Courageously Share With Others
It has been said countless times during the past several months, but it bears repeating: We are in uncharted territory. No one could have imagined the 2020...
