Fr Pat Naughton SDB: Tribute to a Builder of Faith and Skills
This article by SYDNEY DUVAL appeared in our January 2022 issue. We are re-publishing it here to mark the passing...
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Tribute to Mgr Paul Nadal
Last week the much-loved Mgr Paul Nadal of Durban died at the age of 88. Here SYDNEY DUVAL, his friend...
A History of Catholic Press
The printed word is the companion to the spoken word, keeping us alive to the spirit of Christ. SYDNEY DUVAL reviews...
Mariannhill Missionary Fr Donatus Ndwalane Rest in Peace
By Sydney Duval – Fr Donatus Ndwalane CMM, who was the first South African Mariannhiller to be sent on a mission...
When Mother Teresa Came to South Africa
Today is the feast day of Mother Teresa – from our vaults, this is a recollection of when the saint...
The Southern Cross: Farewell and Look to the Future
The Southern Cross’ retrenched staff came together one last time for a sad farewell — and some to chart the...
Poetry: Blue Cranes
Blue Cranes A poem by Southern Cross director Sydney Duval, Oliviershoek 1966 Blue cranes fill a broken field With heartbeats...
Tribute to Two Great SA Women of Faith
In the space of a few days, two great women of faith passed away. Sydney Duval, who knew both of...
Fr Albert Danker: Builder of Bridges, Breaker of Barriers
Recently The Southern Cross published warm tributes to the late Fr Albert Danker OMI—the priest who built bridges over barriers...
