This Pandemic Calls Us To Acts Of Kindness
Recalling acts of kindness he has experienced in precarious situations. FR DICK O’RIORDAN suggests that the suffering created by the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown call all of...
Category: Ministry
Caring for Seafarers in Corona Times
The Covid-19 restrictions have also limited the work of the Apostleship of the Sea, which provides pastoral care to seafarers. But its port chaplains remain committed to...
Southern Cross Sellers!
Zanele Dlodlo and Bongane “Sbobesh” Mofokeng of St Peter Claver church in Pimville, Soweto, are regular Southern Cross sellers in their parish. We love receiving your photos...
Günther Simmermacher: 25 Years in One Place
Once upon a time, The Southern Cross didn’t want me. In September 1994, I responded to an advertisement in this newspaper for the vacant position of journalist....
Hezron and Jack of Our Lady of the Wayside, Maryvale!
Parishioner Hezron and senior altar server Jack sell the Southern Cross at Our Lady of the Wayside church in Maryvale, Johannesburg. We love receiving your photos of...
Our Southern Cross Seller Ben Khoza!
Ben Khoza sells The Southern Cross to parishioners at Sacred Heart cathedral in Pretoria. We love receiving your photos of parishioners selling The Southern Cross — please...
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...
Priest: Coming to SA to Spread Happiness
Fr David Marcotte SJ will deliver this year’s Winter Living Theology lectures in South Africa, Botswana and Eswatini on the subject of happiness. When Jesuit Father David...
Altar Servers of St Francis of Assisi parish, Polokwane
Altar servers at St Francis of Assisi parish in Matlala, Polokwane diocese, are seen with parish priest Fr Jan Klaas Moloto during the annual pastoral visit by...
Who Are the Friends of Nazareth?
The Friends of Nazareth group seeks to grow in the spirit of the Holy Family of Nazareth and in the charism of their founder Victoire Larmenier. At...
The CWL of Redhill, Durban!
Members of the Catholic Women’s League of St Michael’s parish in Red Hill, Durban, in front of the church doors. (Submitted by Marlene Abrahams) More Stories: CWL...
Fr Rico Talisic is New Ship-Visitor for AoS
Father Rico Talisic, a new ship-visitor in Cape Town, celebrated his first onboard Mass for a group of sailors. Fr Talisic is a Scalabrinian priest from the...
