Catholic Bishops to political parties: “Work together for the good of the country”

by Sheila Pires | Jun 3, 2024 | Bishop Statements

The members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) say political parties in South Africa should “work together for the good of the country.” In their ‘National Elections Results’ joint statement signed by the SACBC President, the...

PASTORALE BRIEF VIR DIE 2024 NASIONALE EN PROVINSIALE VERKIESINGS

by Sheila Pires | Feb 14, 2024 | Bishop Statements

Ons land is nou besig om gereed te maak vir die 2024 nasionale en provinsiale verkiesings. Ons het goeie rede om dankbaar te wees dat ons nog oor ons demokratiese reg beskik om na die stembus te gaan en vrylik ons leiers te kies. Ons gee erkenning aan die uitstekende...

PASTORAL LETTER FOR 2024 NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS

by Sheila Pires | Feb 9, 2024 | Bishop Statements

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SACBC President Welcomes Bishops to Plenary Assembly on Synodality

by Sheila Pires | Jan 25, 2024 | Bishop Statements, synodality

In his opening address, the SACBC President extended condolences to fellow confrères who lost loved ones over the past year. He then proceeded to welcome and congratulate Stephen Cardinal Brislin who was created and proclaimed Cardinal by Pope Francis in the...

Catholic Bishops Reprimand SA Chief Rabbi’s Social Media Attack on the Pope and Catholic Church

by Sheila Pires | Dec 23, 2023 | Bishop Statements

In an open letter addressed to the Chief Rabbi of The Union of Orthodox Synagogues of South Africa, members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) reprimand Rabbi Goldstein for accusing Pope Francis of “colluding with the forces of evil who seek...

SACBC Response to Fiducia Supplicans: Marriage Remains exclusive between a man and a woman

by Sheila Pires | Dec 21, 2023 | Bishop Statements

“Marriage remains exclusive between a man and a woman,” said the Catholic Bishops of Southern Africa in their response to the December 18 Fiducia Supplicans, a document concerning the blessing of people in irregular situations issued by the Vatican Dicastery of...