Shrines around the World: Our Lady of Kibeho, Rwanda
Where’s that: The shrine of Our Lady of Kibeho is located south-west Rwanda. Our Lady’s connection: Apparitions to three young women in 1981. Kibeho in Rwanda is...
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Shrines around the World: Our Lady of the Pillar, Zaragoza
Where’s that: Zaragoza (or Saragossa) is located in northeastern Spain’s Aragon region. Our Lady’s connection: The very first Marian apparition — to an Apostle! Following Christ’s command...
How Were Saints Made in the Past?
Question: I understand that until the 12th century, there was no canonisation process by which the Catholic Church would declare a person’s sainthood. Does this mean that...
Archbishop Tlhagale: The ‘Gangster’
Addressing the January plenary session of the Southern African Bishops’ Conference, outgoing president Bishop Sithembele Sipuka paid tribute to five bishops who are expected to retire soon...
Bishop Edward Risi: The Liturgist
Addressing the January plenary session of the Southern African Bishops’ Conference, outgoing president Bishop Sithembele Sipuka paid tribute to five bishops who are expected to retire soon...
Archbishop Nubuasah: Apostle of the Batswana
Addressing the January plenary session of the Southern African Bishops’ Conference, outgoing president Bishop Sithembele Sipuka paid tribute to five bishops who are expected to retire soon...
Bishop Jan De Groef: The Ecumenist
Addressing the January plenary session of the Southern African Bishops’ Conference, outgoing president Bishop Sithembele Sipuka paid tribute to five bishops who are expected to retire soon...
Cardinal Napier: 44 Years a Bishop
Addressing the January plenary session of the Southern African Bishops’ Conference, outgoing president Bishop Sithembele Sipuka paid tribute to five currently active bishops who are expected to...
Bishop Sithembele Sipuka’s Final Address as SACBC President
In his final address as president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), Bishop Sithembele Sipuka of Mthatha highlighted key challenges facing the Catholic Church in...
St Sebastian: The Undercover Christian
Name at birth: Sebastianus Born: c.255 AD in Narbo Martius, Gaul (today Narbonne, France) Died: c.288 in Rome Feast: January 20 Patronages: Soldiers; plagues; archers; athletes; disabled...
