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Metropolitan Archdiocese of Johannesburg Unveils New Coat of Arms

Metropolitan Archdiocese of Johannesburg Unveils New Coat of Arms

by Sheila Pires | Mar 24, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

The Archdiocese of Johannesburg has officially adopted a new Coat of Arms, as decreed by His Eminence Archbishop Stephen Cardinal Brislin. The new design is now in official use and symbolizes the identity and mission of the Archdiocese. The Archdiocese of...
Kokstad concludes cathedral’s centenary anniversary and unveils diocesan coat of arms

Kokstad concludes cathedral’s centenary anniversary and unveils diocesan coat of arms

by Sheila Pires | Mar 24, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

The Diocese of Kokstad marked the conclusion of the St. Patrick’s Cathedral Centenary Celebrations on March 21, 2025. The celebrations, which began on March 17, 2024, included a Music Festival featuring choirs, groups, and solo performances. As part of the...
Holy Mass in Pretoria Celebrates Pope Francis’ 12th Anniversary Amid Prayers for His Recovery

Holy Mass in Pretoria Celebrates Pope Francis’ 12th Anniversary Amid Prayers for His Recovery

by Sheila Pires | Mar 14, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

By Father Mathibela Sebothoma Communication officer, Pretoria Archdiocese A special Holy Mass was celebrated at Saint John Vianney Seminary in Waterkloof, Pretoria, on Thursday, March 13, to commemorate the 12th anniversary of Pope Francis’ election as Supreme Pontiff...
Cape Town Archdiocese bids Cardinal Stephen Brislin farewell

Cape Town Archdiocese bids Cardinal Stephen Brislin farewell

by Sheila Pires | Mar 10, 2025 | Featured

By Kati Dijane – Far East Rand Catholic News On Saturday, 8 March 2025, more than 500 people in the Archdiocese of Cape Town gathered at Our Lady Help of Christians in Landsdowne to celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass for Cardinal Stephen Brislin. The celebration was...
At Special Mass Cardinal Brislin describes Pope Francis as a “remarkable and strong leader”

At Special Mass Cardinal Brislin describes Pope Francis as a “remarkable and strong leader”

by Sheila Pires | Mar 6, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

In his homily during a special mass of prayer for Pope Francis, the Local Ordinary of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Johannesburg described the 88-year-old Pontiff as a “remarkable and strong leader” whose voice has “transcended religious boundaries, reaching people...
The Catholic Church Keeps Going While Pope Francis is in Hospital

The Catholic Church Keeps Going While Pope Francis is in Hospital

by Sheila Pires | Mar 1, 2025 | Featured

By Fr. Mathibela Sebothoma, Pretoria With the whole world holding thumbs and praying for 88-year-old Pope Francis, who’s currently in hospital, people are starting to ask big questions about what happens to the Catholic Church’s leadership. On Thursday, February 27,...
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