IMBISA theologians examine polygamy and challenges of inculturation in Africa

by Sheila Pires | Nov 3, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Laity

The pastoral challenges of polygamy and the wider question of inculturation in the African Church are at the centre of a gathering of theologians representing the six episcopal conferences that make up the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa...

‘We cannot continue to rely on writing projects’: Caritas Africa seeks financial self-reliance

by Sheila Pires | Nov 3, 2026 | Featured, Caritas South Africa

Caritas Africa is exploring new approaches to fundraising and philanthropy to strengthen its financial sustainability and support the charitable mission of its member organisations across the continent. The initiative was among the objectives of Caritas Africa’s...

SACBC takes first steps towards formal recognition of Inter-Diocesan Catholic Choirs Association

by Sheila Pires | Nov 3, 2026 | Featured, Christian Formation, Laity, Liturgy

The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has begun a process to strengthen coordination, liturgical formation and ecclesiastical guidance for Catholic choirs across its territory, following a first meeting with representatives of the Inter-Diocesan...

IMBISA: Seminaries urged to move from synodality theory to practice in priestly formation

by Sheila Pires | Oct 30, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, synodality

Seminaries across Southern Africa are being encouraged to integrate synodality into priestly formation, equipping future priests to foster listening, participation and shared responsibility in the life of the Church. Speaking to the Southern African Catholic Bishops’...

Major seminaries in Southern Africa work to embed synodality in priestly formation

by Sheila Pires | Oct 27, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, synodality

Major seminary rectors from across Southern Africa are meeting in Pretoria to develop a curriculum that will embed listening, communal discernment and shared responsibility in priestly formation, as the Catholic Church continues to implement the Synod on Synodality....

Southern African Justice and Peace coordinators highlight mining challenges and regional advocacy

by Sheila Pires | Oct 23, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace

Representatives from Botswana, Eswatini and South Africa reflect on the impact of mining on communities and the need for stronger advocacy to protect human dignity and the environment. Justice and Peace representatives from Botswana, Eswatini and South Africa have...