Bishops’ Foundation Letters
The Bishops’ Foundation Newsletter
Archbishop Elect of Cape Town Bishop Sithembele Sipuka Born on 27 April 1960, Bishop Sipuka was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Queenstown on 17 December 1988. He was appointed Bishop of Mthatha on February 8, 2008, and ordained bishop on May 3, 2008. Before his...
The Bishops’ Newsletter January 2026
Dear Friends: While the First Sunday of Advent (30th of November 2025) marked the beginning of the new Liturgical Year which runs until the Feast of Christ the King (22nd of November 2026), the world also celebrated the beginning of the new calendar year on the 1st of...
The Bishops’ Foundation Newsletter December
The Church in Southern Africa is mourning the death of Bishop Edward Gabriel Risi, Bishop of Keimoes-Upington, who passed away on Thursday morning, 4 December 2025, at the age of 76. His death followed several months of ill-health; he had been in and out of hospital...
The Bishops Foundation Newsletter November 2025
Sixty years ago, the Catholic Church took a bold step toward unity, understanding, and peace with the release of Nostra Aetate. In 2025, we honour that milestone — not only as a chapter in history, but as a living invitation to walk together across religious,...
Foundation Newsletter October 2025 – 1
October brought more than just the change of seasons — it marked a stirring call to action for Christians around the world. In his first apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te (“I Have Loved You”), Pope Leo XIV continues the legacy of Pope Francis by placing love for the...
Foundation Newsletter September 2025
A Month of Faith, Celebration, and Creation September 2025 marks a powerful moment of reflection, recognition, and renewal within the Church. From the canonization of two extraordinary young saints to the launch of the global Season of Creation, this month invites...
Foundation Newsletter August 2025 – 2
Pilgrims of Hope: A Spring Reflection As the first signs of spring awaken around us, we are reminded not just of nature’s renewal, but of the quiet hope that stirs within the human spirit. In this Jubilee Year, Pope Leo’s words call us to walk gently, yet bravely,...
Foundation August Newsletter 2025
Dear Friends in Faith, As we journey deeper into 2025, this August newsletter brings you a vibrant mosaic of Church life across Southern Africa. From solemn milestones and heartfelt farewells to powerful international gatherings and moments of spiritual celebration,...
The Bishops’ Foundatipon Newsletter June – 2
In Communion and Service: A Winter Reflection from the FoundationAs winter grips parts of the country with cold and rain, the Foundation continues to stand in solidarity with the most vulnerable — from responding to flood-affected communities in Mthatha to celebrating...
Pope Leo XIV: A Shepherd of Simplicity, Courage, and Compassion
10 facts about Pope Leo XIVHe walks with the poor, speaks seven languages, and begins each day with the Rosary. In this reflection, Fr Hugh O’Connor introduces Pope Leo XIV — a pope formed by experience, service, and devotion to Mary. From refugee camps to the altar...
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