This month, a group of pilgrims set out to see Pope Francis in Mauritius, led by Fr Russell Pollitt SJ. The tour was headlined by The Southern Cross, Radio Veritas and Spotlight.Africa. It was...
Pilgrims to the papal Mass in Mauritius had a guided tour of the Catholic sites of the capital Port Louis, including the shrine and tomb of the island’s apostle, Bl Jacques-Désiré Laval (1803-64). The...
Church / Pilgrimage / Saints
by Admin · Published September 19, 2019 · Last modified September 18, 2019
Mark Potterton, principal of Sacred Heart College Primary School, went on a pilgrimage in the footsteps of St Marcellin Champagnat – founder of the Marist Brothers – his trip took him to France and...
One lucky winner will travel to Mauritius in September to attend Mass with Pope Francis in Radio Veritas’ 2019 Pilgrimage Draw. The tour, from September 6-13, is hosted jointly by The Southern Cross, Radio...
Church / Pilgrimage / Simmermacher
by Gunther Simmermacher · Published June 30, 2019 · Last modified September 3, 2019
In May Southern Cross pilgrims travelled to the Holy Land and Rome. Günther Simmermacher reviews the highlights of the Holy Land leg of the pilgrimage. Last week’s article on The Southern Cross’ pilgrimage in...
Church / Pilgrimage / Simmermacher
by Gunther Simmermacher · Published June 18, 2019 · Last modified September 5, 2019
In May, 57 Southern Cross pilgrims travelled to the Holy Land and Rome. Günther Simmermacher reviews the highlights of the Rome leg of the pilgrimage. A pilgrimage is always packed with highlights. That is...
About us / Pilgrimage / Priests
by admin · Published June 18, 2019 · Last modified September 5, 2019
Following the sad passing of Bishop Giuseppe Sandri of Witbank, The Southern Cross has appointed popular Johannesburg priest Fr Lawrence Ndlovu (pictured) to lead its pilgrimage to Catholic France in October. Bishop Sandri, who...
Church / Our Lady / Pilgrimage
by Erin Carelse · Published June 6, 2019 · Last modified September 5, 2019
The annual Fatima pilgrimage in Gauteng saw a significant turnout, with coordinator Manny de Freitas saying more than 2000 pilgrims participated. The pilgrimage started from the church of the Blessed Sacrament in Malvern East,...
Church / Conversion / Pilgrimage / Pope Francis
by CNS · Published May 15, 2019 · Last modified May 14, 2019
By Cindy Wooden – Parishes and dioceses are now allowed to organise official pilgrimages to Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, but it must be clear that the Catholic Church has not recognised as authentic the alleged Marian apparitions...
Church / Parish Life / Pilgrimage
by Erin Carelse · Published May 14, 2019 · Last modified May 13, 2019
By Erin Carelse – Rustenburg diocese will hold its annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Bushveld on May 26 at Sesobe, north of Zeerust and in the heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve. Buses...
For the first time, South Africa’s leading Catholic media organisations are joining forces to host a shared event. The Southern Cross, with Radio Veritas and Spotlight.Africa, is headlining a tour to Mauritius to attend...
Led by Archbishop William Slattery OFM 21 August to 2 September 2020 Visit the places of Our Lord’s Passion, then see the famous Passion Play in Oberammergau. Performed only ever 10 YEARS! Friday, August...
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