Southern African Catholic Church Networks Empower Youth in Fight Against Human Trafficking

by Sheila Pires | May 18, 2026 | Featured, Migrants and Refugees Office

At the heart of the Catholic Church’s growing response to human trafficking in Southern Africa, young people are increasingly being recognised not only as beneficiaries of protection, but as protagonists of prevention, advocacy, and healing. This vision came into...

Bishop Ponce de León IMC: “Johan chose to stand by the cross of many innocent people in our continent and beyond.”

by Sheila Pires | May 13, 2026 | Featured, Dennis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI)

A profound sense of gratitude, sorrow, and Christian hope marked the Funeral Mass of Johan Viljoen, celebrated on Wednesday, 13 May, at Khanya House, the headquarters of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) in Pretoria, where bishops,...

Mozambican Bishops Mourn Passing of Humanitarian and Peace Advocate Johan Viljoen

by Sheila Pires | May 13, 2026 | Featured, Dennis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI)

The President of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of Mr Johan Viljoen, a longtime humanitarian worker and former Director of the Denis Hurley Peace Institute, describing him as “a true brother and friend” whose...

Bishop Zondi Reflects on Family Ministry Ahead of Vatican Gathering

by Sheila Pires | May 12, 2026 | Featured, Laity

At a time when the Catholic Church is intensifying its reflection on marriage and family life across the world, the Liaison Bishop for Marriage and Family Life Office of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has called for a renewed pastoral...

Participants in IMBISA-SACBC Webinar Call for Stronger Church Voice Amid Anti-Migrant Protests in South Africa

by Sheila Pires | May 12, 2026 | Featured, Migrants and Refugees Office

Participants in a webinar organised by the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Migrants, Refugees, and Human Trafficking Office and the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have issued a strong appeal for faith-based leaders...

Southern Africa mourns humanitarian and peace advocate Johan Viljoen

by Sheila Pires | May 7, 2026 | Featured, Dennis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI)

The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) announces with deep sorrow the passing of Mr Johan Viljoen, who was called to his eternal rest at his home on Wednesday night, 06 May 2026. We commend his soul to the loving mercy of God and extend our...