by danvdb | Sep 15, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter, Uncategorized
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,...
by danvdb | Aug 29, 2025 | Featured, Uncategorized
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Stephen Brislin as a member of the Dicastery for the Clergy. This marks the third appointment of a member of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) by Pope Leo to a Vatican dicastery in 2025. Earlier this year,...
by danvdb | Aug 21, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter, Uncategorized
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...
by danvdb | Jul 9, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter, Uncategorized
In Communion and Service: A Winter Reflection from the Foundation As 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...
by danvdb | Jul 9, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter, Uncategorized
10 facts about Pope Leo XIV He 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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