Category: Obituaries

PE’s Fr Billy Barnes dies at 92

One of South Africa’s longest-serving priests, Fr William “Billy” Barnes of the diocese of Port Elizabeth, died on July 10 […]

Obituary by Daluxolo Moloantoa, Tribute by Sandile Memela – Obituary of Sr Helen Bothe The life of German-born Holy Cross

Faithful Shepherd, Scholar, Pastor, Mentor and Servant of Human Dignity – a Tribute and Obituary The Catholic Church in the

Bishop Osório Citora Afonso of Quelimane, Mozambique, was shot and killed by unknown assailants who reportedly broke into his official

Mrs Fikile Mlotshwa Remembered as a Pillar of Regina Mundi Church and Women’s Rights. The Catholic community of Regina Mundi Church

Gregory Stephenson pays tribute to a remarkable woman, Wolatemariam, whose life of humility, faith, and service left a profound impact

By Bokang Tsoanamatsie – Maria Mabasotho Oblate Pastoral Centre and the church in Lesotho mourn the loss of a remarkable

By Bokang Tsoanamatsie – The Oblates of Mary Immaculate and the faithful bid farewell to Fr Lawrence Tieho Matsora OMI,

By Southern Cross / December 28, 2025

Forty years ago, Catholic anti-apartheid activist Brian Bishop died in a traffic collision, alongside fellow activist Molly Blackburn. Here we