by Sheila Pires | Jun 9, 2026 | Featured, Bishop Statements
As anti-migrant protests continue to spread across South Africa, Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka has issued a pastoral letter urging Christians and all people of goodwill to reject violence, uphold human dignity, and respond to the growing humanitarian crisis with...
by Sheila Pires | Jun 4, 2026 | Featured, Justice and Peace
Representatives of the German Catholic development agency Misereor visited Khanya House, the headquarters of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), as part of a country visit from 17 May to 6 June to assess projects supported through its...
by Sheila Pires | Jun 3, 2026 | Featured, LCCL
In response to the growing need for ongoing formation among priests and religious, the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has announced that its next Sabbatical Programme will take place from 25 January to 5 March 2027 at St Luke’s Retreat Centre in...
by Sheila Pires | Jun 3, 2026 | Featured, Ecumenism, Interreligious Dialogue
In a reflection on the shared devotion to Mary among Catholics and Muslims, the Coordinating Secretary of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Department of Ecumenism, Interreligious Dialogue and Dialogue with the Secular World, highlights...
by Sheila Pires | Jun 1, 2026 | Featured, synodality
Bishops from Africa and Europe gathered in Luxembourg from 25 to 28 May for a joint seminar organised by the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, reflecting on the theme...
by Sheila Pires | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Reflection
As awareness of mental health continues to grow within society and the Church, the figure of Mary, offers an example of compassion, resilience and hope for those experiencing emotional and psychological struggles. In his reflection Mary and Mental Health, Melese...
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