• General Information
    • About Us
    • Bishops
    • Dioceses
    • Protocols
    • Protection of Minors
  • Faith & Inspiration
    • Prayers for Southern Africa
    • Retreats
    • Reflect
    • Shrines
  • Community & Outreach
    • Migration and Refugee Services
    • Featured Articles
    • Relevant links
  • Media
  • Engagement & Support
    • Donate
    • Contact
  • Synod of Bishops
  • Additional Resources
    • Bishops’ Foundation Letters
    • Protocols
  • Mass Wine
  • Tributes to Pope Francis 1936 – 2025
Sheila Pires Shares Fond Memories of the Encounter with Pope Francis as His Legacy of Humility and Compassion Shines Bright

Sheila Pires Shares Fond Memories of the Encounter with Pope Francis as His Legacy of Humility and Compassion Shines Bright

by Sheila Pires | Mar 1, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

By Fr. Mathibela Sebothoma, Pretoria As Catholics around the world lift their hearts in prayer for Pope Francis, whose health has shown encouraging signs of improvement, the faithful are pausing to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of a pontiff whose humility,...
South African Clerics Reflect on Pope Francis’s Health and the Future of the Church

South African Clerics Reflect on Pope Francis’s Health and the Future of the Church

by Sheila Pires | Feb 25, 2025 | Featured

By Father Mathibela Sebothoma – Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pretoria Communication officer   As Pope Francis remains in critical condition, South African Catholic clerics have offered their perspectives on the implications of his illness and potential succession....
In an interview, Fr O’Connor highlights Pope Francis’s steadfast service to the universal church

In an interview, Fr O’Connor highlights Pope Francis’s steadfast service to the universal church

by Sheila Pires | Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

The Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has described Pope Francis as a leader who has embraced the physical challenges of his role with remarkable determination.   In an interview with Newzroom Afrika about Pope...
1st Bishops Foundation Newsletter for February 2025

1st Bishops Foundation Newsletter for February 2025

by Sheila Pires | Feb 11, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter, Featured

In the first Bishops Foundation Newsletter for February 2025, the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) Secretary General reflects on the Church’s call to peace, mercy, and hope. Fr Hugh O’Connor highlights Pope Francis’ message for the World Day for...
Bishop Selemela: SA Fallen Soldiers are “martyrs” who gave their lives to ensure “peace on the Continent”

Bishop Selemela: SA Fallen Soldiers are “martyrs” who gave their lives to ensure “peace on the Continent”

by Sheila Pires | Feb 10, 2025 | Featured

The Auxiliary Bishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pretoria has described South African fallen soldiers as “martyrs who had given their own life in ensuring peace on the continent.” In an interview with the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC)...
Archbishop Emeritus of Johannesburg highlights the crucial role of laypeople in evangelization

Archbishop Emeritus of Johannesburg highlights the crucial role of laypeople in evangelization

by Sheila Pires | Feb 10, 2025 | Bishops' Homilies, Featured

“On such a solemn occasion as the installation of Cardinal Stephen Brislin as the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Johannesburg, we remind ourselves of the duties and responsibilities of religious and lay leaders in the church and society,” said Archbishop Emeritus...
« Older Entries
Next Entries »
  • Bishop Ponce de León IMC: “Johan chose to stand by the cross of many innocent people in our continent and beyond.”May 13, 2026
  • Mozambican Bishops Mourn Passing of Humanitarian and Peace Advocate Johan ViljoenMay 13, 2026
  • Bishop Zondi Reflects on Family Ministry Ahead of Vatican GatheringMay 12, 2026
  • Participants in IMBISA-SACBC Webinar Call for Stronger Church Voice Amid Anti-Migrant Protests in South AfricaMay 12, 2026
  • Southern Africa mourns humanitarian and peace advocate Johan ViljoenMay 7, 2026

Dive into God’s Word

Daily Readings
Social Media
Latest Articles
Privacy Policy

About SACBC

The mission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy.

Learn More

©2024 Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Non-profit info

  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

Follow us on all our socials here 

  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow