Lenten Lecture

The Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer

Presents

2016 Lectures

18 Feb 2016 – Fr Sean Von Lillienfield “Our Lady of Mercy”

25 Feb 2016 – Fr Don BohE ” Lord have mercy on me”

3 March 2016 – Bishop Victor Phalana “Merciful like the Father”

10 March 2016 – Fr Victor Ngwenya “Pursuit of mercy”

17 March 2016 – Sr Rose “Divine Mercy”

All Welcome at Cathedral Klerksdorp at 7pm … Read more

PASTORAL LETTER – December 2015

Bishop Phalana C of A

PASTORAL LETTER: JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY 08 DECEMBER 2015

Jubilee_of_Mercy_logo_smallDear People of God, Klerksdorp Diocese
It is with great joy to announce to you the Jubilee Year of Mercy, declared by His Holiness Pope Francis, starting from the 8th December 2015 – the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, to November 20, 2016 – the Solemnity of Christ the King (Misericordiea Vultus #5).… Read more

Benedict Daswa a Catechist: A call for the Church’s critical self-introspection

BENEDICT DASWA A CATECHIST:  A CALL FOR THE CHURCH’S  CRITICAL SELF-INTROSPECTION

It is good to note that Benedict Daswa was a catechist. The Church of Southern Africa, including the diocese of Klerksdorp is stronger today, as a result of many catechists who served and evangelized tirelessly in the past.

Bishop Emeritus, Hugh Slattery MSC, in his new book on Benedict Daswa, has this to say about this Servant of God “Nourished by prayer, the Word of God and the regular reception of the Sacraments, Benedict was deeply involved in the life of the parish.… Read more

Prayer for Evangelisation

PRAYER FOR EVANGELISATION

Lord Jesus Christ, you gave us the mandate to evangelise.
We need your power for we cannot do it on our own.
Give us the power of the Holy Spirit to proclaim and witness
God’s unconditional love, forgiveness and compassion for all people.
We ask you to renew your Church for this purpose.
Renew us and grant us the experience of your love, forgiveness and compassion.… Read more

Ven. T. Daswa: Implications for SA Catholics

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