Lessons from a blanket

Lessons from a blanket

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...
Easter message from the Archbishop

Easter message from the Archbishop

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...
God provided the water. You made it flow. Thank you!

God provided the water. You made it flow. Thank you!

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....
The closing of an important door

The closing of an important door

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...
A window to Matikwe Mission

A window to Matikwe Mission

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...
More about Archbishop Siegfried Jwara

More about Archbishop Siegfried Jwara

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...
When drawing up a Will

When drawing up a Will

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...
The blessing of vocations

The blessing of vocations

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...
Our new Archbishop’s personal greeting to you

Our new Archbishop’s personal greeting to you

Our new Archbishop’s personal greeting to you “My dear brothers and sisters, I greet you in the name of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. I have accepted the role of chief shepherd for the Archdiocese of Durban with great humility.” 8 August 2021 saw the installation of...