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Thomas Müller recounts how a gravely ill patient regained strength through care and antiretroviral treatment, returned to work and repaired his home.

Inauguration of the new dining hall and study room for Blessed Gérard's Children's Home.

After Holy Mass, Bishop Ndlovu blessed the new dining hall and study room at Blessed Gérard's Children's Home.

His Highness and Eminence, the Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Frà Andrew Bertie had sent this greeting:

"Dear Father Gerhard,
Please convey my promise of prayer and…

In memory of Menzi

by Sr. Sheilagh Schröder

It was literally an answer to prayer that I came to work for Blessed Gérard's Care Centre. I had been working part-time in nursing in England and really…

What most people do not see.

Mpume was 16 years old and a very pretty girl; she lived with her mother, her three siblings and three cousins - the children of her late aunt - in the vast hilly…

After a serious illness, Thuli regained her strength with the support of her family and the hospice team. Six months later, she was able to return home.

In newsletter no. 25, volunteer Thomas Müller recounts two home visits and the patients’ decisions to accept care at the hospice and Care Centre.

Deacon Thomas Müller recalls a demanding day of caring for the children that ended with a personal goodnight blessing for each one.

It is July and the night is cold in the African winter. Baby Irene's parents are celebrating some unknown and unimportant occasion. They have been drinking heavily again. Irene's mother is heavily…

Oh, it's so exciting! Soon I will see what there is to discover outside my mummy's womb. But I'm also a wee bit scared because I overheard my mummy talking to a friend recently and saying "I don't…