St John Bosco Parish in Robertsham Open-Air Mass
St John Bosco parish in Robertsham, Johannesburg, had a celebratory open-air Mass to mark its 60-year relationship with the local...
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Trump’s Budget – Stealing from the Poor to Give to the Rich
Robin Hood, the legendary hero of English folklore who took from the rich to give to the poor – whose very name conjures up thoughts of fairness, justice and love for the oppressed – stands in stark contrast to President Trump who wants to take from poor and give to the rich.
10 Saints To Inspire You During Lent – Part Two
Last week, we began looking at saints who can inspire you during Lent. This week, we’ll be focusing on the...
Cartoon of the Week: The Loving Birds
The Southern Cross has been publishing cartoons on its back page drawn by Conrad Burke since the early 90s. We have...
This Week’s Issue: 7 March – 13 March, 2018
» Special focus: Five years of Pope Francis » Bishops: Tell us about racism in your life » How a...
Mass Readings: 11 March – 18 March, 2018
Liturgical Calendar Year B Weekday Cycle 2 Sunday, March 11, 4th Sunday of Lent 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23, Psalms 137:1-6,...
SA and Namibian Franciscans Meet to Map their Way Ahead
Franciscans from Namibia and South Africa discussed their way forward when they assembled at La Verna Retreat Centre in Johannesburg.
Women Walk with Mary by Their Side
The Schoenstatt Women’s League – Modelling themselves after Mary, the Mother of God — the “first living tabernacle” who bore Jesus — these women have pledged to live their baptismal promises more consciously in daily life: in their parishes, places of work, their communities and their families.
Stained Glass Window Lights up Church’s Centenary
A new stained glass window has been installed at St John the Baptist Catholic church in Brakpan, Gauteng, in commemoration of the church’s centennial this year.
