The Story of Abbot Franz Pfanner
Abbot Franz Pfanner, born September 21, 1825, is one of the pivotal people in the history of South Africa’s Church....
Southern Africa's Catholic Magazine
Mass Readings: 18 January – 25 January, 2026
Liturgical Calendar Year A – Weekday Cycle Year II January 18, 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 49: 3, 5-6/...
75 years ago, the South African Church grew up
This month it is 75 years ago since Pope Pius XII established the Southern African Hierarchy, a momentous event which...
Pray with the Pope: Sing Our Christian mission
Intention: Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of...
Bishop Sithembele Sipuka Appointed New Archbishop of Cape Town
The archdiocese of Cape Town has a new archbishop! The Holy See announced on January 9 that Pope Leo XIV...
Filled with the Spirit: Baptism of the Lord
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Baptism Of The Lord – Year A Sermon And Christian Act In The Word...
Shrines around the World: Black Madonna of Częstochowa
Where’s that: Częstochowa, southern Poland Our Lady’s connection: Miraculous icon The Black Madonna of Częstochowa is one of Poland’s most...
The Role of the Catholic Church in South Africa in Uniting Churches for a God-Centred Nation
By James Katende – South Africa is a nation marked by diversity of culture, language, history, and Christian expression. Within...
Do We Have to Kneel During the Mass?
Question: Is it mandatory to kneel during the Catholic Mass? Answer: Kneeling during Mass is not strictly mandatory, but it...
