Might you want to be a Mission Patron?

Might you want to be a Mission Patron?

Might you want to be a Mission Patron? Perhaps you already know about the group of mission supporters who are known as ‘Patrons’. But if not, here’s an introduction to them. The Mission Patrons donate to the work of the Church in impoverished mission communities, in...

How does the Election of a New Bishop Happen?

How does the Election of a New Bishop Happen? We’re delighted to tell you that Cardinal Napier will continue to be our Archbishop for another two years before his anticipated actual retirement in March 2018. Since hearing the news of his retirement, many friends have...
Advent Thoughts

Advent Thoughts

Advent Thoughts Advent is a time to give thanks for the blessings and, most importantly, to grow in our relationship with God St Louis Archbishop Robert Carlson, writing in his column in the Review, said that the season of Advent, and especially Gaudete Sunday (the...
Year of Mercy – pilgrimages end, works of mercy continue

Year of Mercy – pilgrimages end, works of mercy continue

Members of the parish of St Francis Xavier at the Bluff are among the thousands who have come on pilgrimage during the Year of Mercy to the Cathedral and the DHC. Year of Mercy — pilgrimages end, works of mercy continue [Reprinted from Denis Hurley Centre Update]...
Nine years later

Nine years later

Nine years later Meet two of your co-mission supporters – Bill and Mai, from Ireland. In 2007, Zulu Mission friends, Bill and Mai, visited South Africa on a fact-finding holiday. They came with donations and gifts from family and friends in Ireland, and we were...
Sing with One Voice for the Dennis Hurley Centre

Sing with One Voice for the Dennis Hurley Centre

Sing with One Voice for the Dennis Hurley Centre Seven Durban Catholic schools are uniting to show their support for the Dennis Hurley Centre with an evening of choral music at the Emmanuel Cathedral this Thursday, 25 August. The participating schools are: St...
Floods, cold cause misery

Floods, cold cause misery

Floods, cold cause misery Heavy downpours led to severe flooding in Durban at the weekend. Although the rain is a blessing – bringing relief after months of severe drought – the deluge, combined with gale-force winds, massive ocean swells and snow on the southern...
May is the month of Masi-sizane recognition

May is the month of Masi-sizane recognition

May is the month of Masi-sizane recognition Helping one another’ is the meaning of Masi-sizane, and the name that gathers together all our Zulu Mission supporters who choose to give a monthly donation. May is the time for recognising this commitment and our...