Water Insecurity and Climate Change

by Sheila Pires | Sep 16, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured, Justice and Peace

In this week’s reflection for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Justice and Peace Series on the Season of Creation, Fr. Peter Knox SJ reflects on the theme of water insecurity and climate change. Drawing on his recent experiences in the...

“A Pilgrimage is Above All a Journey of the Heart,” said Archbishop Jagodziński at the Marian pilgrimage

by Sheila Pires | Sep 16, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the Diocese of Dundee gathered in great numbers for its Annual Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows at Maria Ratschitz. In his first address in Dundee Diocese, the Apostolic Nuncio to Southern Africa...

“It takes courage and perseverance to be a missionary,” said Bishop Frank OMI at Precious Blood Sisters’ 140th Jubilee

by Sheila Pires | Sep 9, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

Mariannhill St Joseph’s Cathedral was the scene of celebration and gratitude on Monday, 8 September 2025, as the congregation of the Precious Blood Sisters (CPS) marked 140 years since their foundation. The liturgy, on the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin...

Treasurers Workshop Strengthens Transparency and Accountability in Lay Associations

by Sheila Pires | Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

The Department for Formation, Life, and Apostolate of the Laity of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) hosted a workshop for treasurers of sodalities and lay associations at the Lumko Institute and Retreat Centre in Benoni. Rooted in the...

“A powerful witness of solidarity, compassion, and hope” – Fr Mashata on Interfaith Week of Prayer

by Sheila Pires | Sep 8, 2025 | Featured, Uncategorized

Saint Thomas Catholic Parish in Lenasia was the setting of a profound witness to unity and compassion during the Interfaith Week of Prayer for Peace and Justice in the World, held from August 18 to 23, 2025. Organized in collaboration with the Southern African...

Monsignor Antonicelli Assumes Role as Secretary of the Apostolic Nunciature in Southern Africa

by Sheila Pires | Sep 5, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

The Apostolic Nunciature in Pretoria has announced the arrival of its new Secretary, Monsignor Giacomo Antonicelli, who officially took up his duties on September 2, 2025. His appointment follows the reassignment of Monsignor Dario Paviša to the Apostolic Nunciature...