3 May 2016
How your donations support the works of Mercy on the Missions There’s no question about how your generosity has supported the Spiritual Works of Mercy on the Zulu Missions. And this will continue with any future donations, in the form of catechetics, Mass and the...
3 May 2016
St Joseph’s, Howick, prepares to celebrate 75 years The first Catholic church in Howick – an hour-and a- half’s drive east of Durban was built on a farm in 1912. Two years later, the farm was sold, the chapel had to be removed and the Mission was closed. Bishop...
3 May 2016
Shweshwe cloth – ‘The tartan of South Africa’ Shweshwe cloth has its origins in fabrics introduced in the 19th century by German and French missionaries. Not only is it a favourite in the production of traditional outfits, but it has also expanded to...
3 May 2016
The ‘Year of Mercy’ On December 8th last year, in response to Pope Francis’s declaration of the ‘Year of Mercy’, the Archdiocese opened the Holy Doors of Emmanuel Cathedral. The main purpose of this Holy Year is to inspire every Christian to get to...
14 Mar 2016
Cardinal Wilfrid Napier calls it quits [Source: Clinton Moodley, Independent Newspapers] Cardinal Wilfrid Napier, the leader of the Catholic Church in South Africa, has written to Pope Francis, tendering his resignation – in line with canon law that requires him...
14 Mar 2016
Happy 75th Birthday, Cardinal Napier On Tuesday 8 March, Cardinal Wilfrid Napier celebrated his 75th birthday with Holy Mass at the Emmanuel Cathedral, during which about 300 children from nine Catholic primary school choirs sang “Happy Birthday” to him. Afterwards,...
4 Jan 2016
How you gave ‘learning’ for Christmas Thank you! We wish you could see the light of understanding dawning in the children’s eyes, as they grasp the mathematical concepts that were previously so difficult to imagine. Partnering with the initiative of one of...
4 Jan 2016
Do you remember Maphumulo? Over the years of communication between friends like you and the Zulu Missions you may recall the first time that you were introduced to Maphumulo and the need for a water pipeline for the community. The water for the community at Maphumulo...
4 Jan 2016
It costs you nothing now … … but leaving a Bequest to the Archdiocese of Durban can make a massive difference to the future of the Zulu Missions. Your family, and those closest to you must always come first in your Will. But if there’s the possibility of...
4 Jan 2016
Prayer to implore favours through the intercession of Blessed Tshimangadzo Samuel Benedict Daswa O Blessed Trinity, you filled the heart of Blessed Benedict Daswa with great love and zeal for building up your kingdom. You chose him and gave him the courage and...
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