Diocesan News

Feasts for the Month of October 2017

The feasts on the General Roman Calendar celebrated during the month of October are:
1. Twenty-Six Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday
2. Guardian Angels, Memorial
4. Francis of Assisi, Memorial
5. Faustina Kowalska, virgin, Opt. Mem.
6. Bruno; Bl. Marie Rose Durocher (USA), Opt. Mem.
7. Our Lady of the Rosary, Memorial
8. Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday
11. St.… Read more

BISHOP PHALANA ON THE HATE SPEECH BILL

BISHOP PHALANA WROTE TO THE SOUTHERN CROSS ON THE HATE SPEECH BILL: READ AND BE INFORMED

Parliament will debate a proposed law that will make hate speech illegal.
The draft of the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill still needs revision, especially in terms of conforming to the Constitution.
The Bill aims to:
• give effect to the South Africa’s obligations in terms of the Constitution and international human rights instruments concerning racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance in accordance with international law obligations;
• provide for the prosecutable offenses of hate crimes and hate speech;
• provide for appropriate sentences that may be imposed on persons who commit hate crime and hate speech offenses;
• provide for the prevention of hate crimes and hate speech.… Read more

HOLY CROSS PARISH, ITSOSENG CELEBRATES THEIR GOLDEN JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY

It was a memorable day for the parishioners of Holy Cross Parish Itsoseng as they gathered with visitors from different parts of the diocese and different denominations to celebrate the fifty years of the existence of their Church. The parish is under the care of Fr Modise Nthutang DP. The Bishop was also there to celebrate with them. Among the clergy present for the celebration were Frs.… Read more

St Charles Lwanga Khuma – Confirmations

 

The Bishop Visits St Charles Lwanga Khuma For Confirmations

On the 27th of August 2017, the Bishop visited St Charles Lwanga Parish to confirm some candidates. The total number of candidates was 26 and the parish warmly welcomed the Bishop to their parish. The Parish is under the care of Fr Bernard Sangwa. The church was filled to capacity as the parishioners were joined from friends from other parishes.… Read more