“Accompanying the Future Church”: Fr Mahlako on Youth Formation, Collaboration and Hope

by Sheila Pires | Feb 25, 2026 | Featured, Youth Department

The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Communication Office recently spoke with the SACBC Interdiocesan Youth and Association of Catholic Tertiary Students (ACTS) National Chaplain during the annual gathering of youth chaplains and coordinators...

“The reality of the youth is a shared responsibility” – Bishop Vanqa calls for a united response to youth challenges

by Sheila Pires | Feb 25, 2026 | Featured, Youth Department

Youth chaplains and diocesan coordinators from across Southern Africa have gathered at the Lumko Institute and Conference Centre in Benoni for the annual four-day conference of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Youth Department. The 23 to 26...

Cardinal Brislin calls catechumens to “be people of prayer” and to “be near to God”

by Sheila Pires | Feb 23, 2026 | Uncategorized, Bishops' Homilies, Featured

Dioceses across the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) region celebrated the Rite of Election service on Sunday, 22 February 2026, marking a decisive moment in the journey of faith for catechumens and candidates preparing for full initiation into...

Bishop-elect Amos Mabuti Masemola: “I am a product of an African university”

by Sheila Pires | Feb 22, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured

In an interview with the Communications Office of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), the newly appointed Bishop of Kroonstad Diocese, Monsignor Amos Mabuti Masemola, offered a reflective and deeply spiritual account of his vocation, priestly...

SACBC shares Lenten Appeal contributions for 2024 and 2025

by Sheila Pires | Feb 20, 2026 | Uncategorized, Lenten Appeal

The Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has informed the Church of the Lenten Appeal contributions for the years 2024 and 2025 through a newsletter signed by the Secretary General, Fr Hugh O’Connor. The communication forms part of the Church’s...