Catholic Church brings solace to orphaned and vulnerable children families

by Phuti Makgabo | Oct 3, 2019 | Caritas, Ikhanya News, News, Social Action, Uncategorized

Despite South Africa being a middle income country it has huge disparities between the rich and the poor, the reality which is evident in both rural and urban areas. Many poor people from rural areas migrate to the cities in search of job opportunities. Their dreams...

Pope Francis Institutes Third Sunday in Ordinary Time as the Sunday of the Word of God.

by Phuti Makgabo | Oct 1, 2019 | Ikhanya News, News, Pope, Uncategorized

APOSTOLIC LETTER ISSUED “MOTU PROPRIO” BY THE SUPREME PONTIFF FRANCIS “APERUIT ILLIS” INSTITUTING THE SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD  1. “He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures” (Lk 24:45).  This was one of the final acts of the risen...

Vatican Communication Department recognizes the role of Lay Catholic Publishers in the mission of the Church

by Phuti Makgabo | Sep 20, 2019 | Communication and Media, Ikhanya News, News

1st International Catholic Publishers’ Conference held in Rome The Communication Department at the Vatican, hosted the very first international conference, where Catholic publishers throughout most parts of the world were invited and gathered in Rome from 23 to 29th...

St John Vianney Seminarians urged to stand against Gender Based Violence and Xenophobia

by Phuti Makgabo | Sep 19, 2019 | Clergy, Ikhanya News, Justice and Peace, News, Social Action, Uncategorized

Many Catholics are not familiar with the structure of the Church and what the Church is doing on a daily basis. One would think that those who are studying in the Seminary would have a better understanding of how the local church operates, but this has proved to be...

Southern Africa Catholic Nuns call for unity and speak against Xenophobia and Gender Based Violence

by Phuti Makgabo | Sep 13, 2019 | Ikhanya News, LCCL, Local Congregations Sisters, News

We are family! We are one! Is a call for all to heed the reality that we are all connected to each other and to all of creation on our planet and beyond. In this time when violence, disrespect of human life and xenophobia are rife we call on all to promote the dignity...

“Take care of your Bishop”, Bishop Dowling to the faithful of Gaborone Diocese – Botswana

by Phuti Makgabo | Sep 2, 2019 | Bishops' Homilies, Ikhanya News, News, Uncategorized

HOMILY FOR INSTALLATION – Bishop Frank Nubuasah SVD Dumelang bana le bagolo. Good Morning to everyone! I greet our Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Peter Wells, his Secretary Monsignor Roman Walczak, the dignitaries and other important guests. I also greet all our...