Chalice Passed On To The Next Generation
Fr Gerard Masters hands the gift of a chalice to Delores and Leonard van der Schyff of St Anne’s parish in Steenberg, Cape Town. The Van der Schyffs accepted the chalice, passed on by...
Category: Parish Life
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 parishioners selling The Southern Cross—please keep them...
With Help Of Crop-Duster, Louisiana Parish Blesses Town With Holy Water
By Dennis Sadowski – Members of St. Anne Parish in Cow Island, Louisiana, gave their neighbours a Christmas blessing from the heavens, so to speak. Working with a local crop-dusting service, a young parishioner, 70...
When A Parish Wins The Lottery
I have never won the lotto. I won a few rands in the distant past, and I suppose to win it, you have to be in it. But that doesn’t stop me dreaming about...
St Vincent de Paul, Pinetown: Thank You to our Parish for your Support!
St Vincent de Paul members of Immaculate Conception church in Pinetown, Durban archdiocese, provided eats and tea for parishioners in appreciation for support given to the SVP throughout the year. (Submitted by Leo van...
Is Calling Priests ‘Father’ Out Now?
A priest I know encourages his parishioners not to call him “Father” but to address him by his first name instead. I find this awkward because I respect him as a priest and pastor...
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 keep them coming! Send photos to pics@scross.co.za....
Shock as Thieves Steal Vestments and Chalices
The priest of a Catholic parish in Itsoseng in Klerksdorp diocese is calling for prayers after thieves broke in and stole items from the church. Unknown persons broke into the church of the Holy...
Confirmations at Christ the King parish in Worcester!
The confirmation of young people was celebrated at Christ the King parish in Worcester, Oudtshoorn diocese. Seen are (back from left) Joshua Olivier, Ronaldo Camacho, main celebrant and Vicar General, Fr John Atkinson, Tiara...
31 Confirmed at St Mary’s Parish, Pietermaritzburg!
Thirty-one young men and women were confirmed at St Mary’s church in Pietermaritzburg, Durban archdiocese. Archbishop Abel Gabuza, who conferred the sacrament, is seen with those confirmed. (Submitted by Carryn Smith) More Stories: 46...
Confirmations for St Francis of Assisi, Richards Bay!
St Francis of Assisi church in Richards Bay, Eshowe diocese, celebrated the confirmation of young parishioners. Seen are (from left) parish priest Fr Bongani Xulu, Bohnam Belcher, Mpho Motaung, Nkululeko Mbhense, Dering Joyce, Ntokozo...
Retreat Focuses on the Mystery of Creation
An intergenerational retreat was held for parishioners and confirmation candidates of St Peter’s parish in Strand, near cape Town, on the theme “The Mystery of God’s Creation”. The retreat was facilitated by Dominican Sister...
