Church leaders call for united action against human trafficking in Africa

by Sheila Pires | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Migrants and Refugees Office

At a time when human trafficking, modern slavery and anti-migrant sentiment are increasing across parts of Africa, Catholic leaders, civil society organisations and law enforcement agencies are strengthening collaboration to protect the most vulnerable and restore...

Sister Marivane Chiesa: “Bienvenu Shelter jubilee celebrates lives rebuilt through hope”

by Sheila Pires | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Migrants and Refugees Office

The year 2026 marks the Silver Jubilee of the Bienvenu Shelter for Migrants and Refugees, a shelter founded 25 years ago in the heart of Johannesburg to respond to the silent suffering of migrant and refugee women arriving in South Africa without shelter, without...

Southern African Catholic Bishops expect the Ubungoma research to be completed by January 2027

by Sheila Pires | May 18, 2026 | Featured, Communication and Media

The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) says the theological and pastoral research process on the question of ubungoma (traditional healing) is expected to be completed by January 2027, as the Theological Advisory Committee (TAC) continues to seek a...

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...