It is with great sadness and shock that we announce the death of six sisters from the Daughters of Saint Francis in Port Shepstone, Marianhill Diocese. Sisters Elmara Skhakhane FSF, Leonissa Nzimande FSF (78), Colleta Msomi FSF (78), Anastasia Mthetwa FSF (86), Amara Madlala FSF (75), Edmunda Nkomo FSF (80) and Helen Cele (88) passed away as a result of Covid 19. The sisters all died within a period of a week, from 10-17 December 2020. Fifteen other sisters are said to be critically ill.
Sisters Elmara Skhakhane FSF and Leonissa Nzimande have already been buried. Sisters Colleta Msomi FSF, Anastasia Mthetwa FSF, and Amara Madlala FSF will be buried on Saturday 19
Preface
The ministry entrusted to the bishop is a service of unity both within his diocese and of unity between the local church and the universal church. That ministry therefore has special significance in the search for the unity of all Christ’s followers. The bishop’s responsibility for promoting Christian unity is clearly affirmed in the Code of Canon Law of the Latin Church among the tasks of his pastoral office: “He is to act with humanity and charity toward the brothers and sisters who are not in full communion with the Catholic Church and is to foster ecumenism as it is understood by the Church” (Can 383 §3 CIC 1983). In this respect, the bishop cannot consider the promotion of the ecumenical cause as one more task in his varied ministry, one that could and should be deferred in view of other, apparently more important, priorities. The bishop’s ecumenical engagement is not an optional dimension of his ministry but a duty and obligation. This appears even more clea
Church Briefs - Dec. 11
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First Christian Church will host a Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24. It will be open to the public. Masks and social distancing are strongly recommended. The service will also be livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page.
College Heights Baptist Church, 802 Quincy, will host a live drive-thru nativity on Friday and Saturday. The event will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Church members are preparing to act out scenes from the Bible and the public is invited to watch. People are encouraged to remain in their vehicles throughout the performance. The start of the nativity will be at 8th and Portland Streets. It is free to attend.
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Sister Guider s main message is that, like the Blessed Mother, we, too, are in confinement (quarantine) and uncertain what the future will hold.
For over 25 years, Women Affirming Life, Inc. has hosted an Advent gathering that consisted of a Mass offered by Cardinal Sean, followed by breakfast and a speaker. But 2020 and the pandemic would change that.
Back in July, Marianne Luthin, director of the Pro-Life Office, decided that this event would not be possible in 2020. However, knowing how much the attendees enjoy the WALI gathering because it gives Advent a spiritual boost, she explored other ways to encourage a meaningful preparation for Christmas.