“The Church should not be a place where racists can find a home”, Bishop João Noé Rodrigues

by Phuti Makgabo | Jul 30, 2020 | Uncategorized

SOUTH AFRICA, RACISM AND HEALING IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST In the Preamble of the South African constitution we read: “The people of South Africa,Recognise the injustices of our past;Honour those who suffered for justice and freedom in our land;Respect those who have...

Join Catholic Church in Africa Commemorating SECAM Day Every Year on the 29th July

by Phuti Makgabo | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, known by the acronym SECAM, was founded by African Bishops on 29th July 1969 and formally launched by Saint Pope Paul VI on 31st July 1969 in Rubaga Cathedral, Kampala, Uganda. To keep alive this...

Oudtshoorn’s Bishop elect to be ordained on the 8 August under strict Covid-19 compliance regulations

by Phuti Makgabo | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized

Rev. Fr Noel Andrew Rucastle, the Bishop elect of Oudtshoorn Diocese in South Africa since the 4th May, will be ordained as the Bishop of the same diocese on the 08th August 2020. Due to Covid-19 compliance regulations, his ordination will be attended by 50 people...

“Funerals continue to be a major source of mass infection”, SACC appeals to church ministers to exercise responsibility

by Phuti Makgabo | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized

On the Challenge of Funerals for Pastors and their ChurchesDear Leaders, We write to share what we are getting as feedback across the country, that funerals continue to be a major source of mass infection, accelerating the numbers and leading to death and then more...

Catholic Board of Education issues Covid-19 Prayer for Schools

by Phuti Makgabo | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorized

God, our Loving Father,We, at this school, are all your beloved sons and daughters.We humbly come to You, our only hope.We are nothing without You.We thank You for the gift of life.We acknowledge Your mighty power.We place all the people of the world under Your mighty...