Question: Where in sub-Saharan Africa (that is, outside North Africa, Ethiopia and Sudan) was the Catholic Church first established? Answer: […]
Who Were the First Catholics in Sub-Saharan Africa? Read Post »
By Jason Scott – Vatican City is younger than many people realise. The world’s smallest country was established less than
By James Katende – This year marks a historic and grace-filled milestone: the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of the
Celebrating 75 Years of Southern African Hierarchy Read Post »
Coffee originated in Africa, spread to the Arabian Peninsula, and eventually became popular across Europe — with the help of
How the Catholic Church Helped Grow Coffee Culture Read Post »
By Kati Djiane – The Catholic Church in South Africa entered a deeply symbolic and historic season on Sunday, 11 January
Archdiocese of Bloemfontein Marks 75 Years Read Post »
Death of Pope Benedict XV Pope Benedict XV died on January 22 at the age of 67. “The short seven
From Our Vaults 104 Years Ago: January 28, 1922 Read Post »
Abbot Franz Pfanner, born September 21, 1825, is one of the pivotal people in the history of South Africa’s Church.
The Story of Abbot Franz Pfanner Read Post »
This month it is 75 years ago since Pope Pius XII established the Southern African Hierarchy, a momentous event which
75 years ago, the South African Church grew up Read Post »
Dear Reader, Should the collage on this month’s cover look familiar, then you are not mistaken. We had a similar gallery
Our Church’s History Read Post »
