Living Sexuality In The Church’s Embrace
By Mary Marrocco – A young Catholic couple were not engaged, but hoping to get there. At a certain point, naturally enough, Anne and Simon found it difficult...
Category: Marriage
Bishop Advises People to Delay Weddings
Weddings should be delayed “until it is safe to celebrate the sacrament [of matrimony] with greater freedom and with greater festivity”, the archdiocese of Cape Town has...
The Church Must Meet New Family Realities
In his article, “Marriage no longer means the same”, Fr Chris Townsend reflected on the different understandings of marriage of the state and the Church. He made...
Online Marriage Course Offers Practical Support
The archdiocese of Johannesburg invites married couples to explore and enrich their relationships by registering for “The Marriage Course” online, hosted for the Johannesburg archdiocesan family desk....
Fr Chris Townsend: Marriage No Longer Means The Same
Let’s face it: the law governing marriage in South Africa is useless. At best it is a product of its time and deeply flawed. It was written...
SA Catholic Couple To Join Global Marriage Summit
The event, which will be held online from June 11-13, is staged by the US-based Joyful Ever After ministry. “The summit brings together the world’s most trusted...
Lack of Faith Can Impact Validity of Marriage
By Cindy Wooden – A lack of faith and a misunderstanding of marriage can mean no sacramental marriage occurred, even if both the husband and wife had been...
To Love Is To Give Life
In response to two current social issues that need serious attention we came up with the 2020 theme for MARFAM: “Our World, A Family Of Families”. Everyone...
63 Years for Joan and Clive Leon!
Joan and Clive Leon of St John the Evangelist parish in Fish Hoek, Cape Town, celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary with a Mass offered for their intention....
Engaged Encounter Couple Gets Papal Nod!
When Fr Patrick Rakeketsi CSS called a Pretoria North couple to come forward at Mass, they were surprised to receive a special blessing from Pope Francis. Bridgette...
Is Marriage a Cultural Concept?
Tony Meehan, Cape Town – Your report “Church reaction to amended polygamy law” details the recognition of the Customary Marriages Act and agrees with the sentiments of...
As We Celebrate 25 Years Of Marriage
On July 27 we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with family and friends at The Bridge wedding venue in Johannesburg. It was a great day to recall where...
