Priests – The Southern Cross https://www.scross.co.za Southern Africa's Catholic Magazine Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:06:02 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Father Chaka Motanyane, Champion of Youth https://www.scross.co.za/2026/06/father-chaka-motanyane-champion-of-youth/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:47:40 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=87325 Meet Father Chaka Motanyane OP, a leader of the Far East Rand Deanery and a champion of young people. As […]

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]]> It’s Not Over Until….the Priest Leaves Dancing and Rejoicing https://www.scross.co.za/2026/06/its-not-over-until-the-priest-leaves-dancing-and-rejoicing/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:53:56 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=87316 “David danced before the Lord with all his might.” — 2 Samuel 6:14 – A number of years ago, I […]

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]]> Fr Wiseman Sihawu April Nkomo, Rest in Peace https://www.scross.co.za/2026/06/fr-wiseman-sihawu-april-nkomo-rest-in-peace/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:29:13 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=87184 Faithful Shepherd, Scholar, Pastor, Mentor and Servant of Human Dignity – a Tribute and Obituary The Catholic Church in the […]

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]]> World’s oldest Catholic priest dies at 110 https://www.scross.co.za/2026/05/worlds-oldest-catholic-priest-dies-at-110/ Sun, 31 May 2026 15:19:54 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=86882 The world’s oldest Catholic priest has died at the age of 110 in Germany. At the time of his death […]

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]]> Fr Jay de Leon, new director of Mater Dei Pastoral Centre in Mokopane https://www.scross.co.za/2026/05/fr-jay-de-leon-new-director-of-mater-dei-pastoral-centre-in-mokopane/ Thu, 28 May 2026 02:57:18 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=86559 Father Jay De Leon SVD, affectionately known as Father Jay, the new director of Mater Dei Pastoral Centre in Mokopane, […]

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]]> Father Michael Rasello: God Gave Me Strength https://www.scross.co.za/2026/05/father-michael-rasello-god-gave-me-strength/ Fri, 22 May 2026 04:13:01 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=85775 Father Michael Rasello reflects on leading the Diocese of Kroonstad through transition After nearly four years of steering the Diocese […]

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]]> Fr David Motsepe Appointed Vicar-General of Archdiocese of Pretoria https://www.scross.co.za/2026/05/fr-david-motsepe-appointed-vicar-general-of-archdiocese-of-pretoria/ Tue, 12 May 2026 15:35:21 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=85640 The Archdiocese of Pretoria has welcomed the news of  Archbishop Dabula Anthony Mpako’s appointment of Father David Sefiri Motsepe as the […]

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]]> Dominican Father Mark James’ book on Deaf ministry wins literary acclaim https://www.scross.co.za/2026/05/dominican-father-mark-james-book-on-deaf-ministry-wins-literary-acclaim/ Tue, 12 May 2026 08:46:25 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=85627 Dominican Father Mark James has been awarded the 2026 Desmond Tutu-Gerrit Brand Award for Emerging Authors for his book Proud […]

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]]> Ordination of Fr Francis Maanela in Maseru https://www.scross.co.za/2026/04/ordination-of-fr-francis-maanela-in-maseru/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:10:09 +0000 https://www.scross.co.za/?p=84935 By Bokang Tsoanamatsie – Fr Francis Tsehla Maanela was ordained to the priesthood on April 11, 2026, at Our Lady […]

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