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Farewell to late Bishop Sithunywa Gerard Ndlovu - in Eshowe

The Church of Southern Africa, especially the Communities of Umzimkulu and Eshowe Dioceses have had the farewell to late Bishop Emeritus Sithunywa Gerard Ndlovu who has passed away on 13th of March 2013 at 5:00 am in Nkandla Convent.
The Farewell has commenced with the Vigil that started on 21st of March 2013 - with Holy Mass celebrated by Bp Thaddeus Kumalo of Eshowe Diocese and by Bp Stanley Dziuba, Osppe of Umzimkulu Diocese with assistance of many priests and participation of Religious Congregations, the Family and the Faithful in Eshowe Cathedral.

On 22^nd March 2013, at 10h00 the Funeral Holy Mass was celebrated at the grounds of Holy Childhood School with participation of 7 Bishops, 70 priests, many Religious Congregations and great number of Faithfull from different dioceses and parishes. Then after Holy Mass a procession with the body has left for Holy Cross Cemetery at Emoyeni for internment – about 30 km from Eshowe.

May the Merciful Lord and Father reward him with Eternal Life in His Home and May he Rest in Peace. Amen.

To see more photos - click here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

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Habemus Papam - Franciscum 1

WE HAVE A POPE !

On 13 March 2013 the cardinals of the Catholic Church elected Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio S.J, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, to the Papacy. Cardinal Bergoglio has chosen the name Pope Francis I

PRAYER FOR THE POPE

Almighty and Everlasting God, have mercy on Your servant Pope Francis I, our Supreme Pontiff, and direct him, according to Your loving kindness, in the way of eternal salvation, that with Your help he may ever desire that which is pleasing to You and accomplish it with all his strength. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lord Jesus, shelter our Holy Father the Pope under the protection of Your Sacred Heart. Be his light, his strength and his consolation.

Short Biography of Holy Father FRANCIS 1 - click here.

See video from meeting of Holy Father Francis with cardinals - especially with Cardinal Wilfrid Napier from Durban - South Africa - who gave Pope the bracelet with inscription: "I believe in God" which he wore immediately- click here.

A translation of the brief greeting Pope Francis gave from the central balcony of St. Peter's Square following his election as the Successor of St. Peter.

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"Brothers and sisters, good evening!

You know that the duty of the Conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. It seems as though my brother cardinals went almost to the end of the world to get him. But here we are. I thank you for your welcome. The diocesan community of Rome has a bishop. Thank you!

Before all else, I would like to say a prayer for our Bishop Emeritus Benedict XVI. Let us all pray together for him, that the Lord may bless him and that Our Lady may watch over him …

[Our Father … Hail Mary … Glory be]

And now let us begin this journey, [together] as bishop and people. This journey of the Church of Rome, which is to preside over all the Churches in charity. It is a journey of fraternity, of love, of trust between us. Let us always pray for one another. Let us pray for the world, so that a great brotherhood may be created. I hope that this journey of the Church, which we begin today and in which my Cardinal Vicar who is present here will assist me, will be fruitful for the Evangelization of this beautiful city.

And now I would like to give you my blessing. But before I do, I would like to ask you a favor: before the bishop blesses the people, I ask you to pray to the Lord that He bless me…. the prayer of the people for a blessing upon their bishop. Let us take a moment of silence for you to offer your prayer for me.”

[Silence … the Holy Father bows]

[Cardinal N. says … “The Holy Father, Francesco …”]

“Now I will give you my blessing and to the whole world, to all men and women of good will.”

[Pope’s blessing]

Brothers and Sisters,

I leave you now. Thank you for your welcome. Pray for me. And we’ll see one another again soon. Tomorrow I want to go and pray to Our Lady, asking her to watch over Rome. Good night and have a good rest."

Koinonia John the Baptist Conference - reporting

The following day - 26th of February was spent in prayer - worship of the Lord for his graces as well in reporting from different communities - Oasis from different parts of the world. From the reports we could see that the Evangelisation has different forms and methods in order to reach out to different nations and cultures. All praised the Lord for the work of all communities in the New Evangelisation to bring people to Jesus - the only Saviour of the World. Some photos from worship prayer of the Community.- click here

Koinonia - Tiberias - Sailing on the Lake of Galilee

The group of Koinonia Members had an experience of sailing on the Lake of Galilee (Genesareth) as Jesus together with Apostles had done. The joyful dance to the Jewish music rocked and rolled the boat on the Lake. To see some photos- cick here - Part 1 Part 2

Koinonia - Pilgrimage to Jordan-Baptismal place - Bethlehem and Sepulchre

The members of Koinonia John the Baptist and all visitors while having the Conference in Tiberias have traveled to Bethlehem and Jerusalem. On the way they visited the place where John Baptist baptised and where Jesus was baptised. This was the great opportunity to reflect on the own Baptism and renew the batismal promises. Then all continued to Bethlehem where is St Catherine Church all have clebrated the Holy Mass presided by Apostolic Nunzio Msgr Lazzarotto. There was also the opportunity to visit the place of Birth of Jesus. From Bethlehem all continued to Jerusalem - Sepulchre of Jesus. The Franciscan - Custodians of the Holy Place have welcomed all pilgrims with traditional singing and all present had the opportunity to place the hand on the rock in the tomb and pray. Jesus is risen!!! To see some photos- click here: part 1 part 2 part 3

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