St Catherine Labouré
Today is the Feast of St Catherine Labouré, Daughter of Charity nun and originator of the Miraculous Medal devotion. Read […]
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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
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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
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Why We Must Honour the Past
Sharp-eyed readers might have noticed that my byline at the top of this page now has the letters “Dr” in
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Observing the end of ‘the war to end all wars’ – the right way!
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918 an armistice was declared, effectively ending
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History in Colour: Sister Brigid Flanagan
A snapshot from the past, colourised exclusively for The Southern Cross In the Catholic Church of Southern Africa, and indeed
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The Roots of Halloween
The name might have been derived from that of a Catholic feast, but the roots of Halloween may be traced
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From Our Vaults 94 Years Ago: October 30, 1929
Previous “From The Vaults” articles. See larger images from the issue Earl visits Mariannhill Mariannhill monastery, near Durban, welcomed a
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The St Francis Trivia Quiz
On the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, test your knowledge with this quiz. See how you do and then
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