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
Category: Bishop Statements
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
The Nuncio and President’s Address at Plenary Meeting: 26-29 January, 2021The Nuncio and President’s Address at Plenary Meeting: 26-29 January, 2021
The SACBC Virtual Plenary Session was supposed to have taken placed from the 19th to 22nd January 2021, but due to the untimely death of Archbishop Abel Gabuza, who was
Southern African Catholic Church Commends the Church in Zimbabwe for its prophetic voiceSouthern African Catholic Church Commends the Church in Zimbabwe for its prophetic voice
19th August 2020 SOLIDARITY STATEMENT TO THE BISHOPS AND THE CHURCH IN ZIMBABWE We, the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) greet you in the name of our risen Lord
Catholic Church Pastoral Letter on Violence Against Women, Girls and ChildrenCatholic Church Pastoral Letter on Violence Against Women, Girls and Children
PASTORAL LETTER ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, GIRLS AND CHILDREN “A bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh” (Gen. 2:18, 23) Brothers and sisters, This is a very sad
Catholic Church Congratulates Independent Electoral Commission in South AfricaCatholic Church Congratulates Independent Electoral Commission in South Africa
ELECTION IS OVER. LET THE BUILDING OF THE ECONOMY AND THE TACKLING OF CORRUPTION COMMENCE We congratulate the Independent Electoral Commission and all political parties for creating a conducive environment
Catholic Church appeals for peaceful and fair electionsCatholic Church appeals for peaceful and fair elections
An appeal for peaceful and fair elections On 8th May, our nation will head to the polls for our sixth general elections. The exercise of the right to vote is