IMBISA theologians examine polygamy and challenges of inculturation in Africa

by Sheila Pires | Nov 3, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Laity

The pastoral challenges of polygamy and the wider question of inculturation in the African Church are at the centre of a gathering of theologians representing the six episcopal conferences that make up the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa...

SACBC takes first steps towards formal recognition of Inter-Diocesan Catholic Choirs Association

by Sheila Pires | Nov 3, 2026 | Featured, Christian Formation, Laity, Liturgy

The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has begun a process to strengthen coordination, liturgical formation and ecclesiastical guidance for Catholic choirs across its territory, following a first meeting with representatives of the Inter-Diocesan...

Vatican Dicastery calls for renewed commitment to transmitting the faith

by Sheila Pires | Oct 22, 2026 | Featured, Laity, Liturgy, Marriage and Family

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has released Venite ad me (“Come to me”), a document exploring how the Church can strengthen the transmission of the Christian faith amid an epochal change marked by growing challenges in passing on faith from one generation...

Catholic women reflect on voting, common good ahead of local government elections

by Sheila Pires | Aug 21, 2026 | Featured, Justice and Peace, Laity

Catholic women in Johannesburg Archdiocese have been encouraged to see participation in public life as part of their responsibility towards the common good, as South prepares for local government elections on 4 November 2026. The call came during the ‘Catholic women’s...

SACBC encourages parishes to celebrate Laity Day on 2 August

by Sheila Pires | Jul 23, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Laity

The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), through the Office for Formation, Life and Apostolate of the Laity, has invited parishes across Southern Africa to celebrate Laity Day on Sunday, 2 August 2026, the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The...

On World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, SACBC calls for greater honour and care for older generations

by Sheila Pires | Jul 23, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Laity

The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), through its office for Formation, Life and Apostolate of the Laity, will join the universal Church in celebrating the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, 26 July 2026, under the...