A Brief History of the SACBC
Little fuss was made when the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) first met in March 1947 in Mariannhill. There...
Perspectives
Prof Michael Ogunu Elected international president of the World Apostolate of Fatima
Professor Michael Ogunu, a frequent contributor to The Southern Cross, has been elected international president of the World Apostolate of...
Waiting for Dawn: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme: Waiting...
33rd Sunday Reflection: Death – The Temple In Ruins
Franciscan Reflections From The Hermitage – Death – The Temple In Ruins – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C...
Queen, Church and Change
Whether you are a fan of monarchies or not, it was impossible to ignore the impact on the world of...
Blessed John Duns Scotus
Blessed John Duns Scotus died in November 1308 and was buried near Cologne, Germany. Beatified by Pope St John Paul...
Must there be Saints’ Relics in an Altar?
By Michael Shackleton – Question: Do altars contain relics of saints? How does a parish get these relics? And which...
Where the SACBC is Today
This year the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) turns 75. For the occasion, Günther Simmermacher asked its president, Bishop...
Maria Mater Ecclesiae Remembers the Faithfully Departed
Since All Saints and All Souls Days fell on weekdays this year, many parishes across South Africa celebrated the Mass...
