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Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on the upcoming 2019 elections in South Africa

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 12, 2019 | Bishop Statements, Ikhanya News, News

 A Pastoral Letter of the Catholic Bishops of Southern Africa to the Catholic Community and all People of Goodwill. Dear Brothers and Sisters, “…Remembering the mercies of God … let the renewing of your minds transform you, so that you may discern for yourselves...

We should not become victims of our past circumstances

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 9, 2019 | Ikhanya News, News, Social Action

Reflecting about the dramatic background of the life of St Josephine Bakhita, Bishop Vincent Zungu said, “God writes straight through crooked lines.” He was highlighting the reality that, despite the painful and hard situation Bakhita went through, God visited her and...

Christ’s power and faith bring healing to one’s life

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 7, 2019 | Ikhanya News, News

On the basis of the Gospel of today, in his homily Bishop Zolile Mpambani of Kokstad emphasized that when Jesus was sending out his Apostles, it was with a clear mandate and indicated procedures they had to follow. He gave power over evil spirits, mandated them to...

Bishop Stan urges Young People not to sit in the waiting room, but be active and responsible

by Phuti Makgabo | Feb 6, 2019 | Ikhanya News, News

Cardinal, Brother Bishops, Priests, Religious Sisters and Brothers, all the Faithful and especially dear Young People. As we celebrate the Holy Mass at the opening of the SACBC Plenary Conference, together with local community of Mariannhill and beyond, we remember,...

Women’s World Day of Prayer in South Africa to be held in Regina Mundi Catholic Church, Soweto

by Phuti Makgabo | Jan 30, 2019 | Ikhanya News, News

Women’s World Day of Prayer (WWDP) 2019 to intercede for Republic of Slovenia The Republic of Slovenia, a Country in Central Europe, is the recipient Country for prayer intercession in 2019 by Christian Lay Women throughout the world. Radio Veritas and Radio Pulpit,...

Bishop Emeritus Boniface Setlalekgosi dies at the age of 91

by Phuti Makgabo | Jan 28, 2019 | Ikhanya News, News

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