Pope: Priests Need Better Formation in Church History to Share Gospel
By Carol Glatz, CNS – A true study and understanding of the church’s history and experience are needed to help priests better interpret today’s world, to make...
Priests
Fr Lawrence Ndlovu Launches 3rd Anthology of Poetry
Fr Lawrence Mduduzi Ndlovu launched his third anthology of poetry at Exclusive Books, Menlyn Mall in Pretoria. The Johannesburg priest, who was featured in the “200 Young South...
Can I Make my Confession Online?
Question: Could one make a confession over Zoom or other Internet services? Answer: The short answer is: No. The Church teaches that sacramental confession and absolution require...
What are a Priest’s Vestments called and what do they mean?
The coloured vestment people see during Mass is called a chasuble and is one of four vestments priests wear for mass. Three are put on before the...
What are the Tasks and Ranks of Cardinals?
Question: How many different types of Cardinals are there? And what do they actually do? Answer: The role of a cardinal is historically and primarily that of...
Silver Jubilee for Fr Sifiso Ntshangase
Fr Sifiso Ntshangase of the Diocese of Eshowe celebrated his silver jubilee as a priest at St Benedict’s parish in Nquthu. Fr Sifiso was ordained in 1999...
90 Years for Fr Colin Bowes!
Fr Colin Bowes turns 90 today! Fr Bowes was ordained to the priesthood on January 29, 1972 in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg and served for 52 years...
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...
Father Godfrey Ocamringa AJ, Rest in Peace
Father Godfrey Ocamringa, AJ – 1st October 1966 – 6th July, 2024 Family Background Rev. Fr. Godfrey Ocamringa AJ, son of Mr. Donasiano Omwoni (Father) and Mrs. Lucy...
Do all Priests take a Vow of Poverty?
By Fr Kenneth Doyle – Question: We had a discussion the other day about some of the difficulties facing priests, and this question came up: Do all...
