by Erin Carelse · Published February 12, 2019 · Last modified February 11, 2019
In recognition of her lifetime of service to the Church, 97-year-old Amalia Snyman received from Archbishop William Slattery the Bene Merenti papal medal and certificate in her home parish of Maria Regina in Pretoria....
Church / Parish Life / Sacraments
by Caleb SC · Published February 9, 2019 · Last modified February 4, 2019
A First Communion Mass was held at St Francis Catholic church in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The 24 young communicants are seen with parish priest Fr Bongani Sebastian Xulu and catechist Rachel Chetty. More Stories:...
Church / Parish Life / Sacraments
by Kilian SC · Published February 8, 2019 · Last modified February 4, 2019
Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Rivonia, Johannesburg, celebrated the First Communion of young members. With the group is their catechist. (Submitted by Cliff Brooke) More Stories: Celebrating First Communion at St Benedict’s Cathedral...
St Anthony of Padua church in Kraaifontein, Cape Town, held its third annual rosary rally. Parishioners were joined in the procession by their priest Fr Audecius Tindimwebwa AJ, Fr John Paul Achi CMF of...
Permanent deacons and their wives of Witbank/ eMalahleni diocese in Mpumalanga gathered for an annual retreat at the diocesan pastoral centre in Lydenburg/Mashishing with Bishop Joe Sandri MCCJ. More Stories: St Maria Goretti Parish Celebrates its Feast Day!...
Church / Church History / Daluxolo Moloantoa / Parish Life
by asiel · Published February 5, 2019 · Last modified February 4, 2019
By Daluxolo Moloantoa – In two years’ time Pretoria’s oldest black mission will turn 100, and this January the Most Holy Redeemer Mission church in Mmakau Village celebrated its 98 years by looking back at...
Church / Parish Life / Sacraments
by Jael SC · Published February 5, 2019 · Last modified February 4, 2019
Six young people were confirmed by Archbishop William Slattery of Pretoria at Holy Trinity parish in Olifantsfontein, Midrand. With the confirmants are parish priest Fr Joseph Puliyikat MSFS and catechist Hope Mlotshwa. (Submitted by...
St John Bosco church in Robertsham, Johannesburg, held an open-air Mass, with newly appointed parish priest Fr Pawel Michalowski officiating. Fr Michalowski was assisted by Deacon Victor Ho. Recently-confirmed youth were awarded certificates and...
Church / Men and the Church / Parish Life
by Kilian SC · Published January 17, 2019 · Last modified January 11, 2019
When Fr Michael Mapulanga arrived at St Charles Lwanga parish in Botshabelo, Bloemfontein archdiocese, in April 2016, he found that few men could be found in church. This kickstarted his efforts to increase their...
Church / Eucharist / Parish Life / Sacraments
by Caleb SC · Published January 16, 2019 · Last modified January 11, 2019
Youngsters at Emmanuel church in Sebokeng, Johannesburg archdiocese, celebrated their First Communion with parish priest Fr Simphiwe Kheswa OFM. (Submitted by Fr Sekabata Solomon Mphela OFM) More Stories: 46 Kids Receive Their First Communion! First Communions at St...
Christian Living / Church / lay ministry / Parish Life / Sodality
by Kilian SC · Published January 15, 2019 · Last modified January 11, 2019
A group of nine young men aged 12-17 from St Raphael’s church in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, after completing their two years of training, were received by parish priest Fr Matthew Ledo AJ as the...
Church / Parish Life / Sacraments
by Jael SC · Published January 14, 2019 · Last modified January 11, 2019
First Communion was celebrated at St Anthony’s parish in Pietermaritzburg, with Fr Terry Nash SPS and Deacon Leo Camp as the celebrants. (Photo: Mervin Fenner) More Stories: Celebrating First Communion at St Benedict’s Cathedral...
