Bl Joseph Gerard: An Apostle of Southern Africa
In 1854, a young French missionary arrived in Natal to evangelise the people. Bl Joseph Gérard became the Apostle of […]
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St Cecilia: Patron Saint of Music
St Cecilia is one of the Church’s most popular saints, with a much-loved basilica in Rome built on the site
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St Patrick: From Slave to Apostle
On March 17, much of the world turns green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Günther Simmermacher looks at the life
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St Frances of Rome: The Reluctant Wife who Became a Saint
When 13-year-old Frances of Rome was told to get married, she thought God called her to be a nun. But
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How a Lie Killed a Saint: St Oliver Plunkett
By Jason Scott – In 1681, St Oliver Plunkett was executed in England after a devious priest spread a vicious
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St Francis Xavier: The Great Missionary
He was supposed to become a soldier, but God had other plans for St Francis of Xavier, who became one
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St Vincent Pallotti: The Saint Who Built up the Laity
St Vincent Pallotti was the founder of the Pallottine orders, which are active in South Africa, and a century before
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St John Paul II: Patriot and Pontiff
Even 25 years after his death, Pope St John Paul II is still remembered fondly. This is the story of
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St Pio of Pietrelcina: Saint of Suffering
St Pio of Pietrelcina endured many trials in his life, but his holiness continues to attract devotees even today. Few
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