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PAGE 2 PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 9 Full Vatican The Pope Tribalism speed Bank in and the ahead scandal Britain Church September 29 to October 5, 2010 www.scross.co.za R5,50 (incl VAT RSA) Reg No. 1920/002058/06 No 4695 SOUTHERN AFRICA’S NATIONAL CATHOLIC WEEKLY SINCE 1920 Inside The Nanny at Nazareth house Fran Drescher visits Nazareth house. —Page 2 Calls for reform in schools Cosatu calls for reform in the education sys- tem.—Page 3 Zambian bishop threatened Bishop John Duffy of Mongu has been threatened by MMD over comments he has- made—Page 4 Irish priests oppose new liturgy A new association of Irish priests hopes to voice opposition to he new liturgy to the Vati- can apostolic visitation .—Page 5 What do you see in the mirror? Henry Makori writes about praying to your personal God.—Page 9 Couples taking part in the Southern Cross Passion Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Oberammergau this month renewed their wedding vows at What do you think? Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle at the wedding feast. The ceremony was conducted by the tour´s spiritual direrctor, Bishop Zithulele In their Letters to the Editor this week, readers dis- Mvemve. With him are (left) Lawrence Felix and in front of him, wife Joan; Herman van Wyk and in front of him wife Heather; Jeanne and Peter cuss hats off to those who give, lost in translation, Anderson with Annaline and Wayne Lawrence in front of them; Colin Francis and in front of him wife Marilyn; Lucy and Mark Wilson with Bishop Sr Philothea Krugger, the rejected ones, giving Mvemve in front of them; and Margaret and Francis Hlobo. without debt, and exploring Newman—Page 8 PHOTO: GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER This week’s editorial: African bishops: There is no denying the truth MPs too tied to Continent has not Dachau party interests shared in poverty martyr BY CLAIRE MATHIESON civil society was prepared to be extremely reduction vocal and when all MPs were present. HE Catholic Parliamentary Liaison The parliamentary system provided for beatified Office (CPLO) has discussed the need members to respond to the public, but, as BY BRONWEN DACHS Tfor greater accountability from South Mr Swart explained, there were various inci- Africa’s parliament. dents where members were absent from LTHOUGH average incomes in Africa A round table discussion in Cape Town, portfolio meetings and thereby not respond- have risen, the continent had not attended by both local and international ing to the public’s concerns. Ashared in the global success in reducing Catholic interest groups, encouraged discus- “Accountability is key,”Mr Swart said. poverty, African bishops said before a visit to sion on the role of parliament. In atten- “Parliamentarians are not just there to take Europe to share their concerns over efforts to dance was Member of Parliament (MP) for instructions from their parties—they need reduce extreme poverty worldwide. the African Christian Democratic Party to be representing the people who voted The bishops called for a new approach in (ACDP), Steve Swart, who admitted to par- them into those positions in the first place!” Africa, focusing on implementing the Millen- liament’s actions being “slightly disappoint- Mr Swart said the current government nium Development Goals in Africa, using the ing but incredibly promising”. under the leadership of President Jacob “principles of morals and ethics, economic Mr Swart said accountability was neces- Zuma came into power with much expecta- growth, subsidiarity, common good and ben- sary for a healthy democracy and good gov- tion, with Mr Zuma saying it was important efits accruing from resources”. MARTYRED German priest who died at ernance of the country. He identified a com- World leaders will meet for a three-day the Nazi concentration camp of for government to be held accountable. But mon problem with the country’s leadership: summit at the United Nations headquarters Dachau, was praised for his courage and to what extent has this happened? A MPs were being loyal to their party first and to review the eight goals set in 2000 with a faith in God during a beatification Mass in Various monitoring portfolios had been their voters second. put in motion by parliament to ensure 2015 deadline. Munster, Germany. Health issues are the backbone of the Blessed Gerhard Hirschfelder’s bravery in “To what degree are MPs listening to the accountability. The proposed budget office people?” Mr Swart said, citing the so-called would monitor the expenditure of the development goals, which include cutting denouncing the Nazi regime was not a sign of child mortality rates by two-thirds, halving “recklessness”, but of “the power of faith”, “abortion on demand” legislation that was national budget, but this had yet to be passed into law in 1997 while the majority implemented. world hunger, reducing the maternal mortali- German Cardinal Joachim Meisner of ty rate by three-quarters, providing universal Cologne said in his homily. Even during his of civil society was against the bill and par- Mr Swart said structural reform would be liament had received numerous objections beneficial—where leaders would be directly access to health care for women, and revers- arrest and imprisonment, the young priest ing the spread of HIV and Aids. found strength by rejoicing in the Lord, the and faced multiple protests. accountable to the constituency. Voters “Even members within the ruling party should be able to vote for the person they Bishop Francisco Silota of Chimoio, cardinal said, and his closeness to Christ Mozambique, said “inadequate ambition, the “filled him with humble confidence” and were opposed to it, yet the party leadership wanted in power and not necessarily the instructed its members to approve it and so party. In South Africa it was the party voted lack of a human rights approach, and an hope. emphasis on outcomes at the expense of Born in 1907 in Glatz, Germany, Blessed the law came into being,” he said, adding into power that thereafter decided on the processes” had caused problems for the Mil- Hirschfelder grew up, studied and worked in that those members who abstained from leadership. lennium Development Goals. an area known as Silesia—originally a Polish voting in support of the bill on moral The round table discussion also empha- Noting a “growing awareness” in Africa territory that became part of Bohemia, Aus- grounds were disciplined. sised the importance of independent “that we Africans, and Africans only, will find tria, Prussia and Germany after the 14th cen- Mr Swart referred to the Civil Union Bill researchers giving input into the work our way out of poverty”, he said the Church tury. and the arms deal as other examples of the being done by parliamentary members—this He was ordained a priest in 1932, the year ruling party’s leadership instructing its would be a direct means to measure in Africa played an important role and “is before Adolf Hitler came to power. Although members to act in the interest of the party. progress and make members accountable often the only actor, in the cases of the Nazi authorities denounced him as an oppo- But the role of parliamentarians should be for their actions. absence of effective governments, to reach nent to the regime, Blessed Hirschfelder con- to represent the best interests of the people The biggest concern of the international remote communities”. tinued to criticise the dictatorship in his who put them into power. delegates was that of voter education. Some The Church’s “experience puts us in a homilies. He was arrested in 1941 and sent While some delegates at the round table felt many in South Africa voted along loyal- strong position to inform government policy to Dachau, where he died of hunger and ill- discussion felt that MPs had addressed ty lines, not delivery lines. for Africa’s development”, Bishop Silota ness in 1942 at the age of 35. their concerns—this was only possible when continued on page 2 said.—CNS 22 The Southern Cross, September 29 to October 5, 2010 LOCAL Catholic races full speed ahead The Nanny at Nazareth House BY CLAIRE MATHIESON activities, and the care provided in BY CLAIRE MATHIESON the homes. HE HIV care and treatment The sisters and staff of Nazareth hristian Brothers College clinic at Nazareth House in House provide care to 1 500 people (CBC) learner, Caleb TYeoville, Johannesburg, was in outreach programmes, provide CWilliams, 17, is the go- visited by Fran Drescher, well- care for 35 HIV orphans and termi- karting world champion. known American movie and tele- nally ill Aids patients, and care for Caleb, from Boksburg, has vision actress, best known for her 135 frail and aged residents, and more than 16 titles to his name, role as Fran Fine in the 90s televi- 10 mentally challenged women. including national and regional sion series, The Nanny. According to Ricus Dullaert, titles, and aims to have a long The Emmy and Grammy nomi- Nazareth House board member, career in motor sport. nated actress was recently appoint- and Ruth Stark, head of Catholic According to his father, Mark ed as Public Diplomacy Envoy for Relief Services in South Africa, Ms Williams, Caleb was meant to Women’s Health Issues by the Drescher also began by sharing her start motor-cross racing, howev- United States State Department own personal journey. Ms Dresch- er after breaking his elbow, in an and was visiting Nazareth House as er is a cancer survivor and told of unrelated incident, he was part of her work. how her illness had led to her advised to try go-karting.