Bishop Sipuka: “We are shocked and sad” about the sudden passing of Bishop Rebello SVD

by Sheila Pires | May 4, 2024 | Uncategorized

The members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) extend “heartfelt condolences to the Diocese of Francistown, the Society of Divine Word, and the biological family” following the sudden passing of Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello SVD. “The news of...

SACBC laments the killing of yet another Priest in South Africa

by Sheila Pires | Apr 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

In a Monday, April 29 statement, members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) lament the tragic death of another Catholic priest in South Africa. In the statement signed by SACBC President, Bishop Sithembele Sipuka, the Bishops express...

Archbishop Tlhagale OMI: Mother of Mercy Shrine “will become a place of reconciliation”

by Sheila Pires | Apr 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

Addressing pilgrims at the official opening and blessing of the Mother of Mercy Shrine, the Archbishop of Johannesburg said the Magaliesburg Marian Shrine “will become a place of reconciliation,” where one can experience the “unconditional love” of Mother Mary. “For...

African Synod Delegates Gather in Nairobi in Preparation for Synod 2024

by Sheila Pires | Apr 24, 2024 | synodality, Uncategorized

Synod delegates from the eight regional conferences of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) are in Nairobi, Kenya for a workshop in preparation for the second session of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops scheduled to...

Bishop Kizito: Eastern Cape youth call for a more “welcoming and inclusive” Church

by Sheila Pires | Apr 22, 2024 | Uncategorized

The Catholic youth in the Eastern Cape have called for a more “welcoming and inclusive” church says the Local Ordinary of Aliwal Diocese following the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) Pastoral Conference of the Xhosa Region biannual plenary...