8 Jun 2022
The ties that bind Over the years, we’ve been privileged to have Missions friends visit us, and see for themselves how their donations make a difference, especially in poor rural Mission communities. Others have shared with us their family history that relates...
9 May 2022
Lessons from a blanket This is the time of year when we ask Mission friends to help provide blankets for the poorest of our Mission people. Like most woven articles, a blanket begins with the raw material – two types of thread – that are used in the weaving. The...
5 May 2022
Pictured above, Archbishop Jwara (left) was among those leading the annual ecumenical Good Friday procession through the streets of Durban. The light has to be brightest when the storm is at its worst The following message from Archbishop Mandla Jwara was...
4 Apr 2022
God provided the water. You made it flow. Thank you! ‘Thank you’ a thousand times. Your kindness in response to the need for a life-giving water supply at St Raphael’s Mission was overwhelming. Father Faustin and his community are more than grateful....
4 Apr 2022
The closing of an important door The past few years have been filled with hurdles to be overcome. With embarrassment we’ve had to ask for your gracious understanding and forgiveness for changing postal addresses; for the return of your donations being sent to...
4 Apr 2022
A window to Matikwe Mission Matikwe Mission was founded in 1925 by Missionaries from France and still serves a sprawling community in the parish of St Joseph. A convent was later built in 1967 where the Sisters of the Daughters of Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus...
4 Apr 2022
Learn more about Archbishop Siegfried Jwara There’s always so much more to know when one meets someone new. So here’s a little more about our new Archbishop. The Archbishop’s mother, Desideria Mkhize, attended a Mission boarding school at Himmelberg...
4 Apr 2022
When drawing up a Will The most important beneficiaries in any Will are those who depend on us in daily life – especially children. And for minor children, a guardian is necessarily appointed. Someone who will act in their best interests – materially, and...
4 Apr 2022
The blessing of vocations In May 2021 we were blessed with the ordination of four new priests. We’re delighted to introduce them to you. Father Ziphoxonke Gumede grew up as a Catholic and member of his church choir. His wish is to give time to his community, and...
12 Jan 2022
Thank you for bringing Christmas to people in the Valley of 1000 Hills The Valley of 1000 Hills forms around the twisting path of the uMngeni River. It’s a beautiful but impoverished part of the Archdiocese of Durban, and was one of the first places where your...
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