About us / Church / Ministry / Parish Life
by Tamar SC · Published January 4, 2020 · Last modified December 27, 2019
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...
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...
Christian Living / Church / Fr Chris Townsend / Parish Life
by Chris Townsend · Published December 17, 2019 · Last modified December 15, 2019
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 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...
Church / Parish Life / Priests / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published December 10, 2019 · Last modified December 9, 2019
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...
About us / Church / Ministry / Parish Life
by Admin · Published December 10, 2019 · Last modified December 9, 2019
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....
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...
Church / Parish Life / Sacraments
by Tamar SC · Published December 7, 2019 · Last modified December 3, 2019
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...
Church / Parish Life / Sacraments
by Tamar SC · Published December 5, 2019 · Last modified December 3, 2019
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)
Church / Parish Life / Sacraments
by Tamar SC · Published December 4, 2019 · Last modified December 3, 2019
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...
Church / Laudato Si / Parish Life
by Caleb SC · Published November 21, 2019 · Last modified November 18, 2019
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...
Christian Living / Church / Keenan Williams / Parish Life / Youth
by Keenan Williams · Published November 19, 2019 · Last modified November 14, 2019
For the Extraordinary Mission Month our parish decided to focus much of its attention on evangelisation and getting more “bench-warmers” to become game-changers in a ministry of their choice. As the coordinator of my...
More
[adrotate group=”9″]
