Nazareth House Johannesburg gets a refurbishment.
Nazareth Care Africa recently celebrated the refurbishment of their Child & Youth Care Centre (CYCC) and the Elderly Frail Care Centre (FCC) in March. Nazareth House Johannesburg, situated in the heart of Yeoville, can only be described as an oasis for those who call it home, providing a safe space for the vulnerable children and […]
St. Patricks Day
Our hymn: “Hail glorious Saint Patrick, dear saint of our isle. On us thy poor children bestow a sweet smile……” St Patrick was a 5th century Romano-British Christian Missionary, who became a Bishop in Ireland. Known as the Apostle of Ireland, he is the patron saint of that country. His feast is celebrated on March […]
Celebrating a Life – Sister Veronica Murphy
Julia Murphy (known as Cissie in her family) was born in Kenmare on 23rd March 1929, to Daniel Murphy and Julia O’Sullivan. Cissie was the third daughter in a family of six. Margaret and Joan being her older sisters, Mary, Michael and Danny, her younger siblings. After her parents died, Cissie entered the Congregation of […]
Celebrating our Core Values: Compassion
“Be compassionate as your heavenly Father is compassionate.” Luke 6:36 In the month of April we are called to reflect on the core value of compassion , As we reflect let us call to mind the words of Jesus himself in the Gospels where he teaches us about compassion, Luke 10:33, Mark 1:41, Mathew 20:44 […]
My Vocational Journey – Superior General Sister Mary Brenda McCall
My vocational journey started at my Baptism and in the bosom of my loving family in Glasgow, Scotland. There was no bolt of light, no Damascus experience, no Angel appearing to me when I was first introduced to the Sisters of Nazareth, rather it was an invitation from my best friend Pam to go with […]
Sister Breda’s Story
Sister Breda’s Story I am the second eldest of a family of four. My mother was a Catholic, and my father came from a strong Scottish Presbyterian background. As my father worked as a fitter and turner in the mines, we lived in many places such as Modder Bee and various mines in the Free […]
Xtraordinary Woman of the Month feature
Xtraordinary Woman of the Month feature This month, Sister Margaret, our Sister Superior, was nominated for the Xtraordinary Woman of the month feature. The interview was truly inspirational to read and reflect on: Please tell us a little more about yourself and your journey thus far. I was born in England and during my late […]
Sisters Outreach – Nazareth House Port Elizabeth
Sisters Outreach – Nazareth House Port Elizabeth Working and caring for the poor and vulnerableis the special charism of the Sisters of Nazareth. Some of these outreaches and community work projects require the Sisters to visit remote locations and provide support, care, and basic necessities to those who need it most. Even during the national […]
Sister Bongani Ester Chuma
Sister Bongani Ester Chuma Story “I found the one whom my soul loves.” (Song of Songs 3:4)This time around, I will not take it from the beginning, but I will take it from the beginning of one of the significant steps in my vocational journey. I took my temporary vows on the 24th of September […]
Sisters on a Mission
Sisters on a Mission The Sisters of Nazareth are unremittingly involved in outreach programmes and community work projects across the country including Harare, Zimbabwe. Some of these outreaches and community work projects require the Sisters to visit remote locations and provide support, care, and basic necessities to those who need it most. Tichakunda Mission in […]