Bishop Pius Mlungisi Dlungwane of Mariannhill ordained Fr Sibongakonke Gcwaba (left) and Deacon Mlindo Brian Nzama (third left) in St Joseph’s cathedral. With them is (right) Fr Paul Manci, administrator of the cathedral. (Photo...
A priest has called on the mayor of Johannesburg to deliver on the promises made during the elections and to take decisive action with regard to the deteriorating safety situation in the Rosettenville and...
Church / Fr Runaine Radine / Priests
by Fr Runaine Radine · Published August 6, 2019 · Last modified August 2, 2019
For the past year or so, there have been moments of great joy in the lives of us 15 young men, who completed their formation at St John Vianney Seminary in May 2018. News...
Church / Erin Carelse / Priests
by Erin Carelse · Published August 2, 2019 · Last modified August 1, 2019
Frs Patrick Misomali and Xolile Mafu were ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Vincent Zungu in King Williams Town for Port Elizabeth diocese. (Submitted by Darryl DateLine) More Stories: Artist-Priest, Fr Wilfried Joye OMI...
By Val Leeming – A Mass was celebrated to mark the diamond jubilee of the ordination of Fr Victor Kotze of Johannesburg. The Mass, at St Francis Xavier parish in Martindale, was concelebrated by Jesuit...
Frs Lindelwa Dlamini of St Michael’s mission in Mariannhill, Owen Jimu from Malawi and Tiago Vilanculo from Mozambique were ordained at Mariannhill monastery church by Bishop Mandla Siegfried Jwara CMM of Ingwavuma. He also...
Church / Paul Traynor / Priests
by Paul Traynor · Published July 9, 2019 · Last modified July 8, 2019
Recently, a group I belong to was preparing a discussion on the place of the laity in the Church. Along with two others I was asked to prepare a short presentation to stimulate the...
Church / Priests / Religious Life
by Erin Carelse · Published July 3, 2019 · Last modified July 1, 2019
Fr Rayan Robert from India has joined the Carmelite Community in South Africa. Fr Robert, who is well known for his musical talent and preaching ability, will be assisting at the Lumko retreat centre...
Bishops / Chris McDonnell / Church / Priests
by admin · Published July 2, 2019 · Last modified July 1, 2019
By Chris McDonnell – When we come to discuss clericalism, confusion of language can give rise to many problems. Our common sharing, both priests and laity, of baptism is the first calling that unites...
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...
Fr Runaine Radine (centre) was ordained to the priesthood at St James parish in Schauderville, Port Elizabeth, by Bishop Vincent Zungu. The Southern Cross columnist is pictured here with two of his former classmates...
Fr John Masilo Selemela (right) was officially installed as rector of St John Vianney Seminary in Waterkloof, Pretoria, by Bishop Vincent Zungu of Port Elizabeth. He is congratulated by Bishop Sithembele Sipuka of Mthatha,...
