Blessed Benedict Daswa Pilgrimage at Mother of Mercy Shrine
By Kati Dijane – More than 3 000 young people gathered at the Mother of Mercy Shrine in Magaliesburg on Saturday, 21...
Saints
St Joseph Prayer
Today is the Feast of St Joseph, husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus. He is the patron of...
St Patrick: From Slave to Apostle
On March 17, much of the world turns green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Günther Simmermacher looks at the life...
Servant of God Eulalia Mokhosi is celebrated
By Bokang Tsoanamatsie – The Diocese of Mohale’s Hoek, under the leadership of Bishop John Joale Tlhomola SCP, celebrated Mass...
St Frances of Rome: The Reluctant Wife who Became a Saint
When 13-year-old Frances of Rome was told to get married, she thought God called her to be a nun. But...
How a Lie Killed a Saint: St Oliver Plunkett
By Jason Scott – In 1681, St Oliver Plunkett was executed in England after a devious priest spread a vicious...
10 Years after Beatification: How is the Daswa Sainthood Cause Going?
Ten years ago, the South African Church rejoiced as Bl Benedict Daswa was beatified. A decade later, Günther Simmermacher asked...
St Vincent Pallotti: The Saint Who Built up the Laity
St Vincent Pallotti was the founder of the Pallottine orders, which are active in South Africa, and a century before...
Emerging Saints of the Church in Africa
By Bokang Nicholas Tsoanamatsie – Here is a brief overview of three remarkable African candidates for sainthood, all of whom...
