by Sheila Pires | Dec 4, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured
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; he had been in and out of hospital...
by Sheila Pires | Dec 3, 2025 | Uncategorized, 16 DAYS, Featured
As the Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence unfold across the globe, the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Justice and Peace Commission has issued an urgent call for a renewed, family-centred strategy to confront violence against...
by Sheila Pires | Nov 28, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured
By Ryan Pillay – Port Elizabeth Diocese Communication Officer From November 24 to 26, 2025, the clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Port Elizabeth gathered at St. Luke’s Retreat Centre for the annual Clergy Plenary: three days of reflection, fraternity, shared...
by Sheila Pires | Nov 27, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured
The Apostolic Nunciature in Pretoria welcomed a delegation from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, led by Sr Jane Wakahiu LSOSF, during their official visit to South Africa aimed at strengthening support for consecrated life and fostering closer collaboration with the...
by Sheila Pires | Nov 27, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured
The President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has highlighted the critical contribution of women religious to the life of the Church and society during a meeting with a delegation from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and Leadership...
by Sheila Pires | Nov 24, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has welcomed and commended the key resolutions emerging from the recent G20 Leaders’ Summit, recognising their alignment with long-standing calls for global justice,...
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