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The Southern Cross, February 1 to February 7, 2017
COMMUNITY The community of Kreste Modisa church in Mafikeng, in Kimberley diocese, surprised parish priest Fr Peter Kalungi after Masses to celebrate his 16th anniversary of ordination. In their midst was Br Bakang Khunou, who was home for the holidays but continued to serve the community and assist the parish priest.
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St Martin de Porres parish in Lavistown, Cape Town, went on a pilgrimage that included visits to Fatima, Lourdes, Assisi and the Vatican, including a papal audience. The pilgrimage was led by Fr Jerome Aranes (middle of back row).
pics@scross.co.za Catholic Women’s League members from Our Lady of the Assumption parish in Umbilo, Durban, had tea with Vera Bruce who was presented with a certificate for 65 years of service and is now living at Nazareth House in Durban. (Front from left) Violet Fayle and Vera Bruce, (back from left) CWL vice-president Doreen Plint, treasurer Nellie Smith and secretary Ramona Nulliah.
Bishop Barry Wood of Durban is pictured with Fr Jean-Baptiste Mpuni Langong and Deacons Peter Landsberg and Andrew Small, led by Rudolph (“Buddy”) Carpede, “minister of hospitality”, at Christ the King parish in Wentworth, Durban, before a confirmation Mass.
Assumption Convent School in Germiston, Johannesburg, welcomed all its new girls and parents, especially the Grade 1s and the Grade 8s, who are starting new chapters in their lives.
Charli Mills, a Grade 1 pupil at St Dominics Priory in Port Elizabeth, uses play dough in her music lesson.
Springfield Convent School in Cape Town was the top-achieving school in the Western Cape in 2016. This includes all state and independent schools. Seen here are principal Barbara Houghton and Bianca van Zyl, who was Springfield’s top-achieving pupil for 2016.
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Our Lady of Loreto parish in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, honoured its altar servers. They are seen with parish priest Fr Peter Rebello after a Mass celebrated with family, friends and well-wishers. Fr Rebello gave thanks to the young ones helping in the normal celebration of the Mass. (Photo: Farayi Matondo)
The Eucharistic Heart of Jesus parish in Cambridge, East London, held its Christmas dinner, with the Nativity play being the highlight of the evening.
Sacred Heart College in Observatory, Johannesburg, named the top members of its Learner Leadership Council for 2017. (From left) Mujahied Moses (co-president), Julia Barry (codeputy president), Heather Blanckensee (high school principal), Tanya Maravanyika (copresident) and Ahmad Voorajee (co-deputy president).