By Phiwokuhle Xulu – The life of the Dominicans in South Africa has always been centred on preaching to those at the frontiers. The period has seen many excellent preachers, and one of them was...
By Fr Sifiso Ntshangase – Fr Francis Sibusiso Zulu of Eshowe diocese died in a motor accident in Mokopane in Limpopo on December 3, along with his colleague Fr Owen Wilcock. Fr Zulu was...
Newly-ordained Frs Kgaogelo Ntsie (second from left) and Tshepo Duik are presented by Archbishop Buti Tlhagale (left) and Bishop Duncan Tsoke at their ordination Mass in St Albert’s church in Vosloorus, archdiocese of Johannesburg....
Bishop Stanley Dziuba of Umzimkulu diocese ordained Frs Siyabonga Nombika (left) and Mehluleli Dzanibe to the priesthood at Gamalakhe Ugu Sport Centre. (Photo from Sr Zithobile Zondi LSMI) More Stories: Fr Tshiamo Logic “Rock”...
Catechesis / Christian Living / Church / Deacons / Priests
by CNS · Published January 8, 2020 · Last modified January 6, 2020
By Anna Capizzi Galvez – For Deacon Elmer Herrera-Guzman, painting is an act of prayer. On his easel, a peacock bursts into colour. It fans out its feathers in bold green and blue strokes. Rev...
Fr Limpho Gabriel Maoela of St Paul of the Cross parish in Bekkersdal, Johannesburg, was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Buti Tlhagale. He was one of several priests around the country to receive...
Church / Erin Carelse / Priests
by Erin Carelse · Published January 2, 2020 · Last modified December 27, 2019
The 60th anniversary of ordination of Durban’s Mgr Paul Nadal was an occasion of celebration and looking back at a distinguished life of service, and for the priest to thank those who had supported...
Father Owen Mark Wilcock of Port Elizabeth diocese died in a motor accident in Mokopane in Limpopo on December 3, the 24th anniversary of his ordination. Fellow priest Fr Sibusiso Zulu of Eshowe diocese...
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...
By John Shaughnessy – Known as “the cooking priest,” Father Leo Patalinghug has a reputation for creating meals that have been described as heavenly. During a session at the National Catholic Youth Conference in...
Bible / Church / Erin Carelse / Mass / Preaching / Priests / Scripture
by Erin Carelse · Published November 28, 2019 · Last modified November 25, 2019
Dominican Father Joseph Falkiner (pictured) was motivated to write a book of reflections on the Sunday readings for the coming year by positive feedback received over the years from many people, including priests who...
Arinze Joseph Ani / Church / Crisis / Priests
by Ani Arinze · Published November 14, 2019 · Last modified November 11, 2019
Killings have spread in most of Nigeria’s regions, originating from the nation’s northern part, since the emergence of the terrorism of the Islamic Boko Haram sect. Alarmingly, in certain regions people no longer see...
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