by danvdb | Jan 28, 2026 | 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...
by danvdb | Jan 6, 2026 | Uncategorized, Bishops Foundation Newsletter
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...
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,...
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