Dear Brother Priests,“I call you friends” (John 15:15)We rejoice together with you in the very special grace we have received in our calling to share inthe priestly ministry of Our
Category: Bishop Statements

SACBC Statement following a Solidarity Visit to eSwatiniSACBC Statement following a Solidarity Visit to eSwatini
We greet you in the name of our risen Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Kingdom of eSwatini is known as a peaceful country with a culture of courtesy, humanness,and

BISHOP PHALANA TO THE YOUTH ON THE NATIONAL YOUTH DAYBISHOP PHALANA TO THE YOUTH ON THE NATIONAL YOUTH DAY
Peace and Racial tolerance in Schools and the larger Society On the National Youth Day, we reach out to all the young people in the country in a message of

The Archbishop of Cape Town’s statement on the current violence in the Holy LandThe Archbishop of Cape Town’s statement on the current violence in the Holy Land
Archbishop Stephen Brislin, in his capacity as the Catholic Archbishop of Cape Town has released a statement regarding the current violence in Israel and Palestine. Although Archbishop Brislin is releasing

SACBC JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION STATEMENT ON ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICTSACBC JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION STATEMENT ON ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
As disciples of Jesus Christ, who is the Prince of Peace, we cannot remain silent on the escalation of Israeli-Palestinian conflict with the subsequent injuries and loss of life. We are

Imbisa Statement on the socio-political and ecclesial situation in Southern AfricaImbisa Statement on the socio-political and ecclesial situation in Southern Africa
On the 27th April 2021 the IMBISA (Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa) met in Johannesburg to assess and reflect on the socio-political and ecclesial situation in Southern

Blessing of unions of persons of the same sex illicit: Declares the Congregation for the Doctrine of the FaithBlessing of unions of persons of the same sex illicit: Declares the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Article of Commentary on the Responsum ad dubium The new statement of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith is a response to a question – in classical terms,
SACBC Justice and Peace statement on the senseless killing of Mthokozisi NtumbaSACBC Justice and Peace statement on the senseless killing of Mthokozisi Ntumba
Mthokozisi Ntumba The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference Justice and Peace Commission is deeply shocked by the tragic event and loss of life that took place in Johannesburg on Wednesday,

Bishops of Kimberley and QueenstownBishops of Kimberley and Queenstown
The SACBC is happy to announce that His Holiness, Pope Francis, has appointed Rev. Fr. Paul Siphiwo Vanqa, SAC, as the Bishop of Queenstown. Bishop Duncan Tsoke The Holy Father