The Case Against Cardinal George Pell’s Guilt
Peter Onesta, Johannesburg – I was sent an article written by Phil Lawler called “The Pell Case: Australia’s Dreyfus Affair?” (from Catholic Culture). In view...
Category: Letter of the Week
Beware Catholics Behaving Badly!
Leo van der Sandt, Pinetown – All adult Catholics, ordained and lay, should know that the Church has received much negative publicity recently, and that...
Thoughts On SA’s School Sexuality Curriculum
Marie-Anne Te Brake, Foundation for the Person & Family – Having been involved in sex education for the past 25 years in both Catholic and...
Use Cathedral Banners To Proclaim Catholic Voice
Daluxolo Moloantoa, Cape Town – For a long time, the biblical quote “The truth will set you free” was emblazoned on a banner...
Pro-life Doctor a True Professional
Henry Sylvester, Cape Town – The intended disciplinary actions by the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) against Dr Jacques de Vos have nothing to do with...
‘Judgmental’ Means What?
Theresa from Johannesburg – Michael Shackleton in his “Open Door” column equates the Holy Father with the actions of the pastoral care group for gay...
CWD Collapse: Who Will Be Held Responsible?
Eric Consani, Cape Town – I am writing as a shocked and disillusioned regular donor to Catholic Welfare & Development (CWD), which was a prestigious...
Disrespect Kindles Rape and Murder
Antoinette Padua, Cape Town – We women are angry. I can hear the men laughing already. Who would not wish to stand up to say...
Is Marriage a Cultural Concept?
Tony Meehan, Cape Town – Your report “Church reaction to amended polygamy law” details the recognition of the Customary Marriages Act and agrees with the...
Cardinal Pell: A Conspiracy Victim?
Gail Ramplen, Benoni – I am very disappointed that many are quick to accept Cardinal George Pell’s guilt following his conviction in Australia for sexual...
Building a Peaceful City
Sr Angelika Laub OP, Pretoria – The environment on the outskirts of Johannesburg and of any big city is changing quickly. Large areas that used...
Prepare Now for Christmas Charity!
JM Thomson, Johannesburg – With Christmas approaching quite soon, individuals or Church groups will want to do extra to help the needy. Shelters for street children...
