Bishop Duncan: Lenten season an opportunity to return to God’s mercy

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 2, 2022 | Reflection, Uncategorized

“You are merciful to all, O Lord, and despise nothing that you have made. You overlook people’s sins, to bring them to repentance, and you spare them, for you are Lord our God.” A Lenten Appeal Message from the National Director of the Bishops’...

SACC SUPPORTS CALL FOR POPE FRANCIS
TO MEDIATE WITH RUSSIA AND UKRAINE

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized

The South African Council of Churches (SACC) heartily supports the prospect ofPope Francis providing mediation for lasting peace and security between Russia andUkraine. As the talks between the two countries ended with no breakthroughs exceptthe good intention to keep...

Father Michael Lapsley to be awarded the Niwano Peace Prize

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 28, 2022 | Uncategorized

In its press release the Niwano Peace foundation says the 39th Niwano Peace Prize will be awarded to Father Michael Lapsley, SSM of South Africa in recognition of his relentless struggle against apartheid and social discriminations, his support for the liberation...

Bishop Frank: “I am coming in humility and obedience to God who called me,”

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 26, 2022 | Uncategorized

“There is a need to restore the confidence of the faithful in the integrity and honour of the priesthood,” said Archbishop Buti Tlhagale in the homily at the ordination of Bishop Neil Frank as the Coadjutor Bishop of Mariannhill Diocese. The ordination took place on...

Pope announces 2 March a day of fasting for peace in Ukraine

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 24, 2022 | Uncategorized

Speaking at the end of the General Audience, Pope Francis invited everyone to make 2 March, Ash Wednesday, a Day of Fasting for Peace. “I encourage believers in a special way to dedicate themselves intensely to prayer and fasting on that day. May the Queen of Peace...