The visit also marked 125 years since the formation of The Sisters of the Community of the Resurrection of Our Lord, based in Grahamstown, South Africa, which was established by two missionaries from London in 1884.
The connection between the religious order and the borough has continued for more than 60 years, since the Sisters set up a London centre that was based in Oakleigh Park South.
Archbishop Makgoba said on his visit: “It was wonderful to remind me that we all belong, by virtue of our being human, to one big family.
…
The base in Whetstone is no longer owned by the order, but the Dioceses of London still use it for education and spiritual work.
…
He said: “It is frightening to go over there and deal with the problems of drugs, violence and prostitution on the streets. We try to take the children away from that and give them a home.
See the full article from “Times-Series”
Leave a Reply