“Loosen the chains . . . they are so heavy” – Saint Josephine Bakhita, above. The Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St Josephine Bakhita on the 8th of February each year. Her life was a journey from slavery to freedom and faith. The patron saint of Sudan, her life story inspires hope in the face of modern day indifference and exploitation. As Pope… Continue Reading Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita_8th February 2019
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Mass for St Bakhita Day on Sunday 12th February
The 8th February 2017 is the Feast Day of St Josephine Bakhita, and is also the World Day of Prayer, reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking. A mass for St Bakhita will be held on Sunday 12th February at 11:30am at the St Josephine Bakhita Centre, 31-33 Chipala Road, Westminster. About St Bakhita and… Continue Reading Mass for St Bakhita Day on Sunday 12th February
Resources for Bakhita Day or World Day of Prayer Against Human Trafficking | 8th February 2017
The 8th of February 2017 is the World Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking, and is also the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita. The following information and resources have been provided by the Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH). World Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking… Continue Reading Resources for Bakhita Day or World Day of Prayer Against Human Trafficking | 8th February 2017