by danvdb | Feb 16, 2026 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter
From the January Plenary of the Bishops at Khanya House to the approaching season of Lent, this edition reflects a Church both rooted in tradition and moving steadily toward greater self-reliance. The bishops gathered to assess the life of the Church in our region,...
by danvdb | Jan 28, 2026 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter
Archbishop Elect of Cape Town Bishop Sithembele Sipuka Born on 27 April 1960, Bishop Sipuka was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Queenstown on 17 December 1988. He was appointed Bishop of Mthatha on February 8, 2008, and ordained bishop on May 3, 2008. Before his...
by danvdb | Jan 6, 2026 | Uncategorized, Bishops Foundation Newsletter
Dear Friends: While the First Sunday of Advent (30th of November 2025) marked the beginning of the new Liturgical Year which runs until the Feast of Christ the King (22nd of November 2026), the world also celebrated the beginning of the new calendar year on the 1st of...
by danvdb | Dec 12, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter, Uncategorized
The Bishops' Foundation Newsletter The Church in Southern Africa is mourning the death of Bishop Edward Gabriel Risi, Bishop of Keimoes-Upington, who passed away on Thursday morning, 4 December 2025, at the age of 76. His death followed several months of ill-health;...
by danvdb | Nov 11, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter
Sixty years ago, the Catholic Church took a bold step toward unity, understanding, and peace with the release of Nostra Aetate. In 2025, we honour that milestone — not only as a chapter in history, but as a living invitation to walk together across religious,...
by danvdb | Oct 14, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter
Foundation Newsletter October (1) 2025 October brought more than just the change of seasons — it marked a stirring call to action for Christians around the world. In his first apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te (“I Have Loved You”), Pope Leo XIV continues the legacy of...
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