Parish Life / Pastoral Care / Priests
by Erin Carelse · Published March 31, 2018 · Last modified March 29, 2018
The Jesuit Institute will host the local launch of Fr James Mallon’s latest book in Johannesburg – Divine Renovation: From a Maintenance to a Missional Parish on April 19. The Canadian priest’s book aims to help parishes become dynamic faith communities centred on missionary discipleship.
Church / Justice & Peace / Pastoral Care
by Erin Carelse · Published March 20, 2018 · Last modified March 19, 2018
The Justice & Peace Commission of Durban archdiocese hosted a workshop on advocacy, lobbying and training at Albert Falls Conference Centre. The workshop was presented by archdiocese J&P coordinator Kalie Senyane, with chaplain Fr Cyril Xaba, Fr Sipho Mbatha of Eshowe diocese, Robert Mafinyori of the SACBC Justice & Peace Commission, and Dr Kudakwashe Shonhiwa of Peace Oasis International.
lay ministry / Pastoral Care / Women and the Church
by Erin Carelse · Published October 11, 2017 · Last modified October 10, 2017
The Durban parish of Christ the King in Wentworth has started a new ministry called My Sister’s Keeper.
Christian Leadership / Church / lay ministry / Pastoral Care / Your Letters
by Letters Editor · Published October 3, 2017
Laity input simply doesn’t seem to matter much of the time. This was brought home to me about two years ago when I was in discussion with a senior member of the hierarchy about how the local laity could assist the bishops in playing a bigger role in the future.
Pastoral Care / Religious Life
by Jael SC · Published October 26, 2016 · Last modified October 25, 2016
Sr Helen Prejean’s mission is to the most despised of American society: inmates on death row. She was interviewed by ALICIA VON STAMWITZ. Sister Helen Prejean, a US religious...
When tragedy arrives in a city, town or parish, there are several things church members, staff, priests, and religious sisters and brothers can do to help and...
by Letters Editor · Published February 18, 2016 · Last modified March 4, 2016
From Terry Whitfield, national director: Apostleship of the Sea, Durban Your article about Fr Thomas Byles giving his life for passengers on the Titanic (January 6) is...
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