SACBC Online Plenary Meeting and postponement of some events

by Phuti Makgabo | Jan 14, 2021 | News

January 2020 Plenary at St. John Vianney Seminary In the light of the current Covid-19 surge and the restrictions imposed by the State President, as well as uncertainty of what will happen later this month the Bishops of the SACBC have decided to hold a virtual...

Catholic Church Joint Witness against Covid-19 Second Wave in South Africa

by Phuti Makgabo | Dec 22, 2020 | Uncategorized

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ The passing away of nine sisters of the Daughters of St Francis recently as a result of Covid-19, is a very painful reminder that though we are at alert level 1, the scourge of Covid-19 is yet to lessen its devastation to...

Second Wave of Covid-19 Hits Catholic Church Religious Communities

by Phuti Makgabo | Dec 18, 2020 | Uncategorized

It is with great sadness and shock that we announce the death of six sisters from the Daughters of Saint Francis in Port Shepstone, Marianhill Diocese. Sisters Elmara Skhakhane FSF, Leonissa Nzimande FSF (78), Colleta Msomi FSF (78), Anastasia Mthetwa FSF (86), Amara...

We need to be collectively responsible for the prevention and cure of HIV/AIDS

by Phuti Makgabo | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorized

World AIDS Day is commemorated on 1st of December each year to remind us that HIV has not gone away. This is a time we remember the people we have lost, we give thanks for the progress we have made and commit ourselves anew to ensuring that no one is left...

Bishop Sipuka reflects on the state of Our Nation and the Catholic Church as 2020 comes to an end.

by Phuti Makgabo | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorized

Interpretation of some signs of the time as 2020 bids farewell Introduction As the year winds off, it is beneficial to note its pertinent signs for our reflection and attention. This reflection needs to begin at personal level because through the experiences of this...