Dioceseofklerksdorp VENERABLE TSHIMANGADZO DASWA:
IMPLICATIONS FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CATHOLICS
(+ V.H. PHALANA)
It is my conviction that the Servant of God, Tshimangadzo Daswa is a martyr. In our Catholic Tradition, a martyr is someone who gave his or her life for the Christian Faith. The cult of martyrs arose early in the History of the Church. Altars and shrines arose over martyrs’ tombs and they were honoured during liturgical celebrations and through private devotions.… Read more
The Diocese is hosting a Golf Day on Saturday 15 August 2015 at Orkney Golf Club to help raise funds for the diocese.
The Diocese is responsible for 32 parishes in the so called ‘Western Transvaal’ within the North West Province and is responsible for the well being of priests and their needs.
Due to the environmental crisis in Europe and worldwide, the budget for funds from the Vatican in Rome covering these costs have been cut.… Read more
(By Bishop V. Phalana)
(Psalm 46:10; Mk 6:46-47, 46-47; Jn 16:32-33)
Lonely people are at times desperate, angry and passionate.
Their passion at times lacks compassion.
Lonely people want to fill their emptiness with anything, anywhere and anyhow.
Lonely people have no boundaries;
They use people and love things.
Lonely people are not in control,
They lack objectivity and cannot see things as they are.… Read more
(Saint Faustina 1905-1938)
JESUS I TRUST IN YOU!
Say one Our Father …
Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed by Thy Name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.… Read more
(By Bishop Victor Phalana)
A religious vocation is always seen as the initiative of God and the generous response of the one who is called. As early as the age of 12 a person may feel an inclination towards a religious calling. This can be the result of a spiritual experience (a retreat, a sermon, vocation camp, etc.), a religious event (religious profession, ordination, etc), a song or a prayer, which might stir certain emotions towards religious life.… Read more