Canopy over main altar of St Peter’s Basilica to undergo restoration
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The nearly 400-year-old sculpted canopy towering over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica will...
Church History
The Southern Cross at Feast of the Epiphany, Most Holy Redeemer Parish
The Southern Cross attended the Feast of the Epiphany Mass service at Most Holy Redeemer parish in Mmakau Village, north...
100 years for Aliwal North Diocese!
The Diocese of Aliwal celebrated its 100th anniversary! The Diocese was established as an Apostolic Prefecture on June 12, 1923,...
From Our Vaults 40 Years Ago: December 18, 1983
Bishop’s Mass for detainees Bishop John Murphy of Port Elizabeth celebrated a Mass in St Augustine cathedral for detained priest...
How Faith Shaped JRR Tolkien’s Great Fantasy World
Günther Simmermacher looks at the Catholic faith of the Bloemfontein-born author JRR Tolkien, and how it shaped his fantasy world. The...
Plenary Indulgences for Nativity Scene Jubilee
This Christmas marks the 800th anniversary of the first Nativity Scene being staged by St Francis of Assisi in the...
St Catherine Labouré
Today is the Feast of St Catherine Labouré, Daughter of Charity nun and originator of the Miraculous Medal devotion. Read...
From Our Vaults 26 Years Ago: November 30, 1997
Previous “From The Vaults” articles. See larger images from the issue Catholic Church before TRC Testifying before a special hearing...
St Mary Major: Our Lady’s Own Basilica
On August 5 we mark the feast of the Dedication of the Major Basilica of St Mary Major. Here we...
