St Monica’s church in Robertson, Oudtshoorn diocese, celebrated the confirmation of five young parishioners. With diocesan administrator Fr John Atkinson are candidates Ivanese Sauls, Andrea Joseph, Christall Petersen, Zenobia Slinger and Ivanah Sauls. (Photo: Olwen West)...
St Mary’s cathedral in Cape Town celebrated the confirmation of young parishioners on Youth Day. (From left) Bianca, Deacon Stephen Armstrong, Emma, Aiden, Archbishop Stephen Brislin, Sarah, Alton, Fr Luigi Benigni, and Ginika. (Photo:...
Ss Peter and Paul church in George, Oudtshoorn diocese, celebrated the confirmation of several parishioners. (Front from left) catechist Sandy Page, Mikaela van Rensburg, Tarenn Grobbelaar, Chelsea Meyer, parish priest and diocesan administrator Fr...
A bishop and a moral theologian say that as confessors they have tools to persuade penitents confessing child abuse to do the right thing More Stories: Four Cardinals ask Pope to Clarify Teaching on...
CBC St John’s Parklands in Cape Town celebrated the First Communion of a group of pupils at school on the feast day of founder Bl Edmund Rice. More Stories: Pope Francis and Communion First...
Apologetics / Christian Living / Church / Sacraments / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published March 26, 2019 · Last modified March 25, 2019
In Confession, the priest gave me a penance of the Stations of the Cross, which I did. What is the purpose of the penance when I know that, because I am truly sorry for...
by Letters Editor · Published February 12, 2019 · Last modified February 11, 2019
Maria Joag, Cape Town – Regarding the cost of the sacraments and the need for the Church to survive in Fr Chris Townsend’s column “Let’s talk about money”, I believe the Church needs good...
Church / Parish Life / Sacraments
by Caleb SC · Published February 9, 2019 · Last modified February 4, 2019
A First Communion Mass was held at St Francis Catholic church in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The 24 young communicants are seen with parish priest Fr Bongani Sebastian Xulu and catechist Rachel Chetty. More Stories:...
Church / Parish Life / Sacraments
by Kilian SC · Published February 8, 2019 · Last modified February 4, 2019
Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Rivonia, Johannesburg, celebrated the First Communion of young members. With the group is their catechist. (Submitted by Cliff Brooke) More Stories: Celebrating First Communion at St Benedict’s Cathedral...
Church / Parish Life / Sacraments
by Jael SC · Published February 5, 2019 · Last modified February 4, 2019
Six young people were confirmed by Archbishop William Slattery of Pretoria at Holy Trinity parish in Olifantsfontein, Midrand. With the confirmants are parish priest Fr Joseph Puliyikat MSFS and catechist Hope Mlotshwa. (Submitted by...
Bishops / Christen Torres / Church / Priests / Sacraments
by Christen Torres · Published January 26, 2019 · Last modified January 25, 2019
In recent weeks the question of fees charged for services by priests has been discussed around the world. CHRISTEN TORRES interviewed Bishop Edward Risi to seek explanations. Firstly why are they called “stole fees”...
Church / Eucharist / Parish Life / Sacraments
by Caleb SC · Published January 16, 2019 · Last modified January 11, 2019
Youngsters at Emmanuel church in Sebokeng, Johannesburg archdiocese, celebrated their First Communion with parish priest Fr Simphiwe Kheswa OFM. (Submitted by Fr Sekabata Solomon Mphela OFM) More Stories: 46 Kids Receive Their First Communion! First Communions at St...
