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Seven members of the Congregation of the Missionaries of Mariannhill (CMM) celebrated their silver jubilee at Mariannhi...
28/07/2025

Seven members of the Congregation of the Missionaries of Mariannhill (CMM) celebrated their silver jubilee at Mariannhill Monastery. In addition, Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa CMM of Catholic Diocese of Kokstad and fellow CMM Fathers Henry Kanjo, Sylvester Namale, Emmanuel Ndlovu and Emmanuel Mlilo celebrated 25 years of ordination while Frs Alfred Igwebuike and Alnselmo Alfandega celebrated 25 years of profession. Congratulations! 👼🙏 Read more by Thabile Mbhele -->> https://www.scross.co.za/2025/07/mariannhillers-celebrate-silver-jubilees/

A South African Dominican priest, Fr Mark James, who has been ministering to the Catholic Deaf community in South Africa...
28/07/2025

A South African Dominican priest, Fr Mark James, who has been ministering to the Catholic Deaf community in South Africa and Eswatini since 2006 has launched a new book: "Proud to be Deaf: Ministry, Saintliness and the History of the Catholic Deaf Community in South Africa, 1874–1994". At the launch Fr James expressed his gratitude for having been "chosen" to minister to the Deaf community - Read more by Terence Creamer-->>
https://www.scross.co.za/2025/07/ministry-to-the-deaf-was-a-conversion-experience/

St Francis of Assisi Parish in Rust-Ter-Vaal hosted a Bible Exhibition on Saturday, 26 July. The event also included par...
28/07/2025

St Francis of Assisi Parish in Rust-Ter-Vaal hosted a Bible Exhibition on Saturday, 26 July. The event also included parishioners from St Charles Lwanga parish in Orange Farm, creating a wonderful atmosphere of fellowship and learning which deepened participants' understanding and appreciation of the Holy Scriptures.

The event was a beautiful reminder of the power of Scripture to unite communities in faith and knowledge.
The exhibition was led by Fr Sunny John SVD and Sandra Lorenzo. Their passion for the Word of God was informative and uplifting. In attendance was the Dean of the Vaal, Fr Kirba Kifle MCCJ and Parish Priest, Fr Arun D'Mello. Submitted by Elaine Prosper, Photos by: Fr Arun D'Mello (SVD), Fr Sunny John (SVD) and Pamela Osler

28/07/2025

Pope Leo XIV welcomed the waves of young people arriving in Rome for the Jubilee of Youth, drawing rounds of applause as he greeted them in multiple languages.👼🙏

Prayer for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time🙏
27/07/2025

Prayer for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time🙏

His Majesty Letsie III, the Catholic king of the kingdom of Lesotho, commemorated his 62nd birthday 👼 in the Berea distr...
26/07/2025

His Majesty Letsie III, the Catholic king of the kingdom of Lesotho, commemorated his 62nd birthday 👼 in the Berea district on July 17. The festivities commenced at Bela Bela on July 16, within the territory of Principal Chief of Matsekha, Chief Peete Lesaoana, where a Holy Mass was held at St Theresa Parish, attended by five Lesotho Catholic Bishops. The principal celebration was in the town of Teya Teyaneng, in the Berea district.

It is customary for the King to alternate his birthday celebrations among the ten districts of Lesotho. The event is honoured by the Christian Council of Lesotho, which leads the prayer sessions. Attendees included the Prime Minister of Lesotho, principal chiefs, parliamentarians, ministers, and various government officials. The Lesotho army showcased its military drills, while different groups entertained the guests with cultural dances and songs.

Born on the 17th of July, 1963, the king of Lesotho was given the name Mohato Seeiso. He ascended to the throne following his father, King Moshoeshoe II. He is married to Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso, and they are the proud parents of three children: Princess Senate Seeiso, Princess Maseeiso Seeiso, and Prince Lerotholi Seeiso. The royal family are parishioners of St Louis Parish Matsieng congregation. By Bokang Tsoanamatsie

The Legacy of My Saintly Parents - Ann van Niekerk: A priest I knew often said: "There are saints among you, right here,...
26/07/2025

The Legacy of My Saintly Parents - Ann van Niekerk: A priest I knew often said: "There are saints among you, right here, sitting in the pews — perhaps even the person to your left or right. Saints walk among us every day." It is true. I believe my late parents, John and Reina Coetzee, were indeed saints. 👼 Read more-->> https://www.scross.co.za/2025/07/the-legacy-of-my-saintly-parents/

36 pages of GREAT Catholic content in The Southern Cross August issue 😲
26/07/2025

36 pages of GREAT Catholic content in The Southern Cross August issue 😲

A Farewell Mass for Jubilee Pilgrims heading for Rome on Monday was held at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Archdiocese of Pre...
25/07/2025

A Farewell Mass for Jubilee Pilgrims heading for Rome on Monday was held at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Archdiocese of Pretoria led by Archbishop Dabula Mpako, with Auxiliary Bishop Masilo Selemela. The pilgrimage, part of the Jubilee of the Youth celebration in Rome from 28 July to 3 August 2025, marks a significant spiritual journey for young people across the world, including South Africa. Pilgrims from the Diocese of Kimberley, the Archdiocese of Bloemfontein, and the Archdiocese of Johannesburg will be joining them. We wish Kati Dijane and all pilgrims a deeply faith-filled experience 🙏 -->> https://www.scross.co.za/2025/07/jubilee-pilgrims-farewell-mass/

The Sacred Heart Sodality in the Archdiocese of Maseru held its annual retreat at St Joseph's in Koro Koro. Eight parish...
25/07/2025

The Sacred Heart Sodality in the Archdiocese of Maseru held its annual retreat at St Joseph's in Koro Koro. Eight parishes, namely Maria Mabasotho, St Margaret of Paray, Massabiella, Our Lady of Fatima, St Damien, St Felix, St David, and St Joseph were led by Fr Sylvester Thabelang Mothabeng, the diocesan spiritual director of the Sacred Heart Sodality, Fr Ramotinyane Clement Tampane OMI, the Parish Priest of Maria Mabasotho Oblate Pastoral Centre, and Fr Patrick Khali Khoaele OMI, the Parish Priest of Regina Mundi Mazenod. Read more by Bokang Tsoanamatsie-->> https://www.scross.co.za/2025/07/sacred-heart-sodality-annual-retreat-in-maseru/

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