Seminarians Adopted For Parish Feast
A parish celebrated its feast day by “adopting” a seminarian from the national orientation seminary.
Parish Life
How Much Should You Tithe to the Church?
A few weeks ago in our RCIA group, someone asked: “Do Catholics tithe?” This is a topic that generates some controversy. “Give generously,” I answered. “But generosity is very subjective,” the adult convert commented. “How can you be sure that everyone gives equitably to the Church?”
Tavern Owners Speak Out: #HeforShe
Tavern owners from Khuma, Kanana, Tigane, and Jouberton in Klerksdorp diocese mobilised their patrons, and attended an event as part of the HeForShe campaign.
Parish Repository Raises R120 000 for Training Priests
The repository of a Johannesburg parish has raised R120000 for a priests’ training fund. Parishioner Pam Goemans of St John’s church in North Riding, Johannesburg, had been looking for something special to do, and when asked if she would like to take over the repository eight years ago, she knew it was God answering her prayer.
Pray with the Pope: September 2017
Faith and the Parish: Pray that our parishes may be places where faith is communicated and charity is seen.
Getting the Parish Back in the Black
Walter Middleton, Johannesburg – The discussions in The Southern Cross on parish finances have been timely and appropriate, especially since the economic situation in our country is bleak.
Shameful Behaviour of Some Priests
Sr Sue Rakoczy IHM – The spiritual and psychological abuse that women experience in the Church is often hidden and the woman suffers alone. This is a very sad and scandalous story of clerical abuse against a vulnerable woman.
Let’s Turn Alcohol Abuse Around
Alcohol abuse is one of the causes of violence against women and children. Even people who are normally gentle can become violent after too much alcohol.
‘Life is tough. We are praying for you’ – Parish Billboard Touches Community
A glance, a thought, a prayer are what St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Parish had hoped to inspire in commuters when...
