Cathedral of Christ the King Marks 65 Years with Thanksgiving Mass and Heritage Recognition

by Sheila Pires | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

The Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg is preparing for a momentous celebration on 20 September 2025, as the Cathedral of Christ the King commemorates both its 65th anniversary of consecration and the 30th anniversary of Pope Saint John Paul II’s historic visit in...

“We Strongly Urge Dialogue and a Solution”: Cardinal Brislin Calls for Immediate Action on Johannesburg Water Crisis

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

The Archbishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Johannesburg has called on authorities to act decisively as communities in the city endure one of the harshest chapters of South Africa’s worsening water crisis. In a statement shared on social media, Cardinal Stephen...

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...