A Prayer for Those Affected by Mental Illness
The patron saint for those with mental health issues is St Dymphna, a 7th century Irish princess who fled from her father, who seems to have had...
Category: Features
The Look of Christ
Dear Reader, There is an ongoing debate about the manner in which Jesus tends to be depicted, with many people resenting the dominance of the “colonial” image...
Mental Health Matters To Us All
Mental health problems are at a crisis point in South Africa, with those affected facing stigmas and even social exclusion — which leads 73% to not seek...
Founder of Scalabrinians to be Canonised
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonisation of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini, founder of the Scalabrinian missionaries, dispensing the requirement...
Pope Prays for Church in China
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis thanked those who are dedicated to promoting life and defending conscientious objection. And he also prayed that the Catholic Church in China...
Pope: Catholics of all ages are called to form strong faith communities
By Cindy Wooden – Catholics of all ages are called to form strong faith communities, listen to and dialogue with others, reach out to share the Gospel...
Holy Family College Matric Dance 2022
Holy Family College’s Matric Dance 2022 was held in a magical setting on the school field on 29 April 2022, theme: Winter Wonderland. Learners looked absolutely gorgeous!...
Mexican priest killed in border community
By David Agren – A Catholic priest who directed a migrant shelter was killed in the Mexican border state of Baja California, reinforcing Mexico’s reputation as a...
Cardinals, theologians discuss decision-making role of laity in church
By Carol Glatz – As the Catholic Church continues to reflect on synodality through a two-year process of listening and dialogue, a panel of six notable theologians...
San Francisco’s Archbishop: No Communion for Pelosi over her Abortion Stand
By Julie Asher – San Francisco’s archbishop declared May 20 that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is not “to be admitted” to Communion unless and until she...
Pope, Bono Launch Scholas International Educational Movement
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Celebrating the launch of the Scholas International Educational Movement and its environmental project, Pope Francis encouraged young people, especially women, to lead...
Nuns work to decrease deaths of mothers, children in Nigeria
By Valentine Iwenwanne – A Catholic diocese and nuns are working to reduce the number of women who die in childbirth and the number of children who...
