Early Ministry
Swartz began his ordained ministry as a curate at St Matthias' Church in Welkom(1980-81) and, following his ordination to the priesthood, was appointed as the rector of St Philip’s Bloemfontein (1981–1987), serving for some of this time as chaplain to the Company of St Augustine (Diocesan Director of Ordinands).
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“Betwixt the black fronts long-withdrawn
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