14 Aug 2020
Napier Centre 4 Healing Update It has taken us over 3 years to go from the dream to the reality of helping the most vulnerable and marginalised people – street-dwelling substance abusers. There is a huge need and we are dedicated to doing what we can with the skills...
3 Aug 2020
Wilfrid Napier (left) became Archbishop in 1992 when he took over from Archbishop Hurley. His mitre shows the insignia of the Franciscans of whom he is a member. (photo: IOL Archives) 50 years as a priest Not many people have had the same job for half a century, but...
16 Jul 2020
You reached out with love and a blanket – thank you When you responded to the need for winter blankets on the missions, you gave the warmth of a blanket, but also the warmth of your love. You reached out when Spring was bringing new life to your country, and we...
29 Jun 2020
Thank You for Your Easter Evangelisation Gift More than the tangible ways in which your donations find expression on the Zulu Missions, a gift towards evangelisation is more difficult to show. Your gift of a food parcel, a blanket, a school uniform, and many others...
29 Jun 2020
Postponement of Father Sfiso Mpanza’s ‘Impossible Dream Come True’ Parish priest to the people of St Vincent’s mission at Pelum, Father Sfiso often dreamed about visiting the Holy Land to be able to walk where Jesus walked. But realising that dream was always totally...
29 Jun 2020
‘Bring a Friend when you come to Mass’. Archbishop Abel Gabuza calls Confirmation Candidates to Evangelise. Since his arrival in Durban, Archbishop Abel Gabuza has been warmly welcomed on the missions. Rural communities feel a great sense of pride when a Bishop comes...
29 Jun 2020
A Visit to St Anne’s Mission at Mpophomeni The location of St Anne’s Mission was a result of the Apartheid system’s Group Areas Act. People were removed from their homes in Howick and Zenzele and placed in a new township 15 kilometres away. Father Isidore Freoux, who...
29 Jun 2020
Please Pray for Rain in Africa In our last newsletter you read about something that nobody wants to experience – Day Zero – the day when our water sources run completely dry. All life is supported by water, but climate change and ongoing drought in Africa is making...
29 Jun 2020
Add Your Ethics to Your Will The importance of having a Will can’t be overstated. It puts your affairs in order; it provides security for your loved ones; it carries your personal wishes; and it gives the opportunity to continue your commitment to causes that you’ve...
29 Jun 2020
Thank You for Keeping our Postbag Full Despite the many problems with mail which have affected our communications over the past few years, you’ve continued to have faith, you’ve continued to write to us. Thank You! ‘Thank you’, because your ‘Zulu Mission family’...
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