Bishop David OMI to Seminarians: “Your orientation year is a microcosm” of the Synodal Journey

by Sheila Pires | Feb 25, 2026 | Uncategorized, Bishops' Homilies, Featured

At the opening of the Academic and Formation Year at St Francis Xavier Seminary, the Auxiliary Bishop of Cape Town Archdiocese encouraged seminarians to understand their formation not simply as preparation for ministry, but as a deeply spiritual journey of conversion,...

“Accompanying the Future Church”: Fr Mahlako on Youth Formation, Collaboration and Hope

by Sheila Pires | Feb 25, 2026 | Featured, Youth Department

The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Communication Office recently spoke with the SACBC Interdiocesan Youth and Association of Catholic Tertiary Students (ACTS) National Chaplain during the annual gathering of youth chaplains and coordinators...

“The reality of the youth is a shared responsibility” – Bishop Vanqa calls for a united response to youth challenges

by Sheila Pires | Feb 25, 2026 | Featured, Youth Department

Youth chaplains and diocesan coordinators from across Southern Africa have gathered at the Lumko Institute and Conference Centre in Benoni for the annual four-day conference of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Youth Department. The 23 to 26...

Cardinal Brislin calls catechumens to “be people of prayer” and to “be near to God”

by Sheila Pires | Feb 23, 2026 | Uncategorized, Bishops' Homilies, Featured

Dioceses across the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) region celebrated the Rite of Election service on Sunday, 22 February 2026, marking a decisive moment in the journey of faith for catechumens and candidates preparing for full initiation into...

Bishop-elect Amos Mabuti Masemola: “I am a product of an African university”

by Sheila Pires | Feb 22, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured

In an interview with the Communications Office of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), the newly appointed Bishop of Kroonstad Diocese, Monsignor Amos Mabuti Masemola, offered a reflective and deeply spiritual account of his vocation, priestly...

Archbishop-Elect Sipuka Reflects on 18 Years of Service, Gratitude, Hope, and the Future of the Diocese of Mthatha

by Sheila Pires | Feb 19, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured

As he prepares to leave the Diocese of Mthatha, Archbishop-Elect of Cape Town and Administrator of Mthatha Sithembele Anton Sipuka has shared a pastoral reflection of thanksgiving, hope, and faith. After 18 years of service, the Archbishop-Elect shares on being...