Pastors Corner
Our Parish Priest
Fr Bruce Botha, S.J.
Fr Bruce Botha SJ was born in Durban, KZN. He received a diploma in education from the University of Natal and then taught physical science for 4 years at Scottburgh High School. He joined the Society of Jesus and did his noviciate in Cape Town. He then studied philosophy in London and theology in Berkeley, California. Between philosophy and theology, in the period of formation known as regency, he worked as the director of counselling for an HIV research centre. After ordination in 2006 he worked in Holy Trinity, Braamfontein until 2010, when he was appointed parish priest of St Martin de Porres, Orlando West. In 2021 he returned to Holy Trinity as Parish Priest and continues to serve as the Episcopal Vicar for Evangelisation for the Archdiocese of Johannesburg. In July 2024, Fr Bruce became Parish Priest of St Martin De Porres, Craighall Park.
Genesis Compass Update
If you are new in the parish, you may not have heard about the parish renewal program that we are on called “Genesis Compass”. The Genesis Compass programme, inspired by Divine Renovation, is designed to guide parishes through a process
First Sunday of Lent
Lent is a time for us to deepen our reflection on ourselves, our relationship with God, and our priorities. There are three tools that Jesus gives us in the gospel reading of Ash Wednesday – prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Pope
The Grace of Ordination
This weekend we celebrate the priestly ordinations of Reverend Deacon Thato Mashokwe and Reverend Deacon Sechaba Liphoko. The ordinations will take place on Saturday, 14 February 2026, at Christ the King Cathedral in Johannesburg, at 09h30. You are all invited
“Speak Lord, your servant is listening”
Almost 150 of our parishioners responded to the invitation to dedicate their time, talent and treasure to the Lord in service to this community. THANK YOU! The scripture quote above is what Samuel said to the Lord when he was
Commitment Sunday
This weekend we celebrate what we call “Commitment Sunday.” It is an opportunity for each member of the parish community, both new and old, to reflect on the ways in which they will be dedicating their time, talent and treasure
The Ministry of Prayer
We pray each Sunday for the pope’s prayer intention, which for January is the following: Let us pray that the Word of God will be nourishment for our lives, and a source of hope in our communities; helping us to
