Church / Marriage / Pastoral Care / Pope Francis / Vocations
by Jael SC · Published November 3, 2018 · Last modified November 9, 2018
The Sixth Commandment’s mandate against adultery is a call to fidelity that applies not only to married couples, but to all Christians called to love others through their vocation, Pope Francis said. Married men...
On Good Shepherd Sunday, the Salesian Youth Movement of Gauteng region held a Vocations Awareness Day at All Saints parish in Ennerdale, southern Johannesburg, to reflect on the many ways young people can be of service to...
Pope Francis / Saints / Vocations
by Kilian SC · Published April 29, 2018 · Last modified April 26, 2018
The current “culture of the temporary” makes it more difficult than ever for young people to make lifelong commitments to God, Pope Francis told a group of British seminarians. “It is good to see...
Nereesha Patel / Religious Life / Vocations
by Nereesha Patel · Published April 25, 2018 · Last modified April 24, 2018
As a girl, Sr Nokwanda Bam wanted to be a priest. Today she is a Precious Blood Sister. She told NEREESHA PATEL about her vocational journey. It was during her primary school years that...
Church / Nereesha Patel / Religious Life / Vocations
by Nereesha Patel · Published April 23, 2018 · Last modified April 22, 2018
What is the vocation of a religious Brother? NEREESHA PATEL spoke to Redemptorist Brother Gavin Stokoe, who explains how he experienced his call from God, and what life in a religious community looks like…
Church / Pope Francis / Vocations / Youth
by asiel · Published March 24, 2018 · Last modified March 23, 2018
The Catholic Church needs the enthusiasm, daring and hope of young people so that it can preach the Gospel energetically and respond to the questions men and women raise today, Pope Francis told some...
Chatteris / Christian Living / Pope Francis / Pray with The Pope / Prayer / Vocations
by Chris Chatteris · Published February 28, 2018 · Last modified February 27, 2018
Pope’s prayer intention: That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.
Christian Mission / Church / Ministry / Mission / News / Vocations / Youth
by Erin Carelse · Published February 7, 2018 · Last modified February 4, 2018
St Joseph’s Theological Institute will hold its fifth academic conference from April 5-7 at its campus in Cedara, near Pietermaritzburg. This year’s theme is “Formation for Mission and Ministry”, relating to the Synod of Bishops on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment to be held in Rome in October.
by Caleb SC · Published January 21, 2018 · Last modified January 19, 2018
The Catholic Church in England and Wales has launched a cellphone app designed to help users deepen their faith and discover their vocations. The “God Calls” app was commissioned by the National Office for Vocation of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales as a “spiritual toolkit.”
by Kilian SC · Published December 8, 2017 · Last modified December 6, 2017
Men and women contemplating a vocation to the priesthood, consecrated life or marriage should not be afraid because God wants only for them to experience the joy that comes from serving others,
Church / Pope Francis / Vocations / Youth
by hazelelponiSC · Published December 4, 2017 · Last modified December 3, 2017
To foster vocations, the church must trust young people who, “despite belonging to the ‘selfie’ generation, look for full meaning in their lives, even when they do not always look for it where it can be found,” Pope Francis said.
Church / Media / News / Priests / Vocations
by hazelelponiSC · Published November 23, 2017 · Last modified November 21, 2017
Catholic seminarians hosted prominent political journalist Ranjeni Munusamy as a guest lecturer. Ms Munusamy, currently associate editor of The Sunday Times and previously of The Daily Maverick, comes from Dundee diocese and is at present a parishioner in Bryanston, Johannesburg
