Condolences continue to pour out on the tragic death of two South African Catholic Priests

by Phuti Makgabo | Dec 5, 2019 | Clergy, Ikhanya News

 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On behalf of the SACBC I would like to extend my deepest condolences on the tragic deaths of Fr. Owen Wilcock (Port Elizabeth Diocese) and Fr. Sibusiso Zulu (Eshowe Diocese). Our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences go...

St John Vianney Seminarians urged to stand against Gender Based Violence and Xenophobia

by Phuti Makgabo | Sep 19, 2019 | Clergy, Ikhanya News, Justice and Peace, News, Social Action, Uncategorized

Many Catholics are not familiar with the structure of the Church and what the Church is doing on a daily basis. One would think that those who are studying in the Seminary would have a better understanding of how the local church operates, but this has proved to be...

“The world and it’s people will not keep an account of your mistakes”, Fr Peter-John Pearson to Bishop Sylvester David

by Phuti Makgabo | Aug 29, 2019 | Clergy, Ikhanya News, News

REFLECTION OF FR PETER-JOHN PEARSON DURING THE SOLEMN VESPERS ON THE EVE OF BISHOP SYLVESTER DAVID OMI’S ORDINATION AS THE AUXILIARY BISHOP OF CAPE TOWN Solemn Vespers, St Mary’s Cathedral, CAPE TOWN. 23rd August, 2019 At the age of 5, he wrote a concerto for the...

“Never, ever give up on hope”, Archbishop Brislin to his Auxiliary Bishop Sylvester David omi.

by Phuti Makgabo | Aug 29, 2019 | Bishops' Homilies, Clergy, Ikhanya News

HOMILY – EPISCOPAL ORDINATION OF BISHOP SYLVESTER DAVID OMI It is indeed good to be here, as we gather together in celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection on the Day of the Lord. With hearts filled with gratitude for the goodness and blessings God bestows on his...

Renewal Program for SACBC Priests in Coolock House becomes successful

by Phuti Makgabo | Jun 13, 2019 | Clergy, Ikhanya News, News

“Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in the matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins” (Hebrews 5:1). Being chosen among men priests bear the same experience of what it is to be human. They strife for...

Are you a Catholic Priest of 6 years and above? Be part of the experience: Relax, Reflect, and Be Renewed. We care for our shepherds

by Phuti Makgabo | Mar 5, 2019 | Christian Formation, Clergy, Ikhanya News, News

Dear Brother Priests It is that special moment again of coming together to Relax, Reflect, and Be Renewed.  This moment is not meant only for Diocesan Priests. It is meant for all priests in South Africa, Botswana and Swaziland and that is including religious...