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Cardinal Brislin at Chrism Mass: “As priests we must remain rooted in sound doctrine and theology,”

Cardinal Brislin at Chrism Mass: “As priests we must remain rooted in sound doctrine and theology,”

by Sheila Pires | Apr 2, 2026 | Featured, Bishops' Homilies

At the annual Chrism Mass celebrated on Thursday, 2 April 2026, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, thousands of faithful from across the Archdiocese of Johannesburg gathered in prayerful unity to witness the blessing of the sacred oils and the renewal of priestly...
Listening More Deeply and Caring More Humanly in Our Health System

Listening More Deeply and Caring More Humanly in Our Health System

by Sheila Pires | Apr 1, 2026 | Featured, cathca

The Catholic Health Care Association of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference notes that millions of people across South Africa continue to rely on the public health system with hope and resilience. Much effort has gone into strengthening health services,...
“We Need to Listen to the Young”: Sr Oosthuizen RGS Reflects on Vocation, Safeguarding, and the Future of Consecrated Life

“We Need to Listen to the Young”: Sr Oosthuizen RGS Reflects on Vocation, Safeguarding, and the Future of Consecrated Life

by Sheila Pires | Mar 31, 2026 | Featured, LCCL

At the conclusion of the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life in Southern Africa (LCCL-SA), the President, reflected on the conversations that shaped the gathering held at Lumko Institute and Conference Centre in Benoni....
SACBC Commission urges President Ramaphosa to “Safeguard credibility of justice system”

SACBC Commission urges President Ramaphosa to “Safeguard credibility of justice system”

by Sheila Pires | Mar 31, 2026 | Featured, Justice and Peace

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to “take decisive steps to restore public confidence and safeguard the credibility of the justice system, in the interest of social...
Cardinal Napier OFM Urges Faithful to Remain Steadfast in Following Christ as Holy Week Begins

Cardinal Napier OFM Urges Faithful to Remain Steadfast in Following Christ as Holy Week Begins

by Sheila Pires | Mar 29, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured

As the Church enters Holy Week, Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier OFM has encouraged the people of God to remain focused on Jesus Christ and to renew their commitment to living the Gospel with sincerity and consistency. In his Palm Sunday reflection, the Archbishop Emeritus...
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