by danvdb | Dec 12, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter, Uncategorized
The Bishops' Foundation Newsletter 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;...
by danvdb | Nov 27, 2025 | Bishop Statements, Uncategorized
The season of Advent is upon us, it is a time of expectation, when we prepare our home and our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day. The word Advent is derived from the Latin word adventus, which means “coming”. Advent is a season of hope, a time to...
by danvdb | Nov 11, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter
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,...
by danvdb | Oct 14, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter
Foundation Newsletter October (1) 2025 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...
by danvdb | Sep 15, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter, Uncategorized
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...
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