Successful Feeding Program for Children in Waterfall, Mthatha
By Fr Michael S’busiso Hlophe CMM – A successful feeding programme was conducted on 5 and 12 April at Waterfall in Mthatha, providing nutritious meals to approximately...
Pastoral Care
Catholic Women’s Retreat at Maria Mabasotho
By Bokang Tsoanamatsie – The Maria Mabasotho Oblate Pastoral Centre organises an annual retreat in February for all Catholic women, providing them with an opportunity to celebrate...
Blessing people in ‘irregular’ relationships is not doctrinal error, theologian says
By Carol Glatz, CNS – There have been “various signs” in modern times that have prompted a new awareness of the Gospel and how great God’s love...
Pope Visits Amusement Park Near Rome
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis visited an amusement park an hour outside of Rome to greet workers, their families and the two nuns providing pastoral...
Vaal Deanery Celebrates Child Safeguarding Launch
By Tebogo Mokwena – The Catholic Vaal Deanery united to celebrate the official launch of its Child Safeguarding programme on July 13. The momentous occasion began with...
Mental Health: STOP the Stigma
Klerksdorp has become the second South African diocese after Johannesburg to embrace the mental health ministry as an integral part of its pastoral activities. This was made...
Altar-Servers Association Sports Day in Pretoria!
The Altar-Servers Association in the archdiocese of Pretoria held a sports day at the Christian Brothers College (CBC) Mount Edmund in Pretoria on Saturday. The Southern Cross...
How to Make the Church Accountable
Pope Francis says the Church must be exemplary and beyond reproach, especially on the part of those who hold important roles of responsibility. Patrick Kelly proposes a...
The Long Journey of Grief
Grief has been described as “a journey of heartache and deep sadness that no one can prepare themselves for until it happens”. A Catholic parish in Johannesburg...
Bishop of Kokstad: Tulani Victor Mbuyisa
In June, the diocese of Kokstad got a new bishop. Maurizio Langa CMM spoke with Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa. In the 1970s, eChibini wasn’t known for its beauty....
