“The church operates at a level of theocracy” – Fr. Msomi on Leadership in a Synodal Church

by Sheila Pires | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, synodality

More than 60 participants from across the dioceses of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have gathered at St John Vianney Seminary NPC in Pretoria for the Short Course: Leadership in a Synodal Church, taking place from 5 to 10 January 2026. The...

Priests In Mariannhill Diocese Embrace the Synod on Synodality Implementation Phase

by Sheila Pires | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured, synodality

The Diocese of Mariannhill has taken a significant step forward in the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality, joining dioceses across the region in responding to Pope Francis’s call for a Church that journeys together in communion, participation, and...

Bishop Mbuyisa Leads Durban Archdiocese Clergy Study Day on Synodality

by Sheila Pires | Aug 21, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured, synodality

The Archdiocese of Durban held its annual Clergy Study Day under the theme of Synodality, led by the Vice Chairperson of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Commission for Synodality. Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa, who represented the SACBC at...

“From the People, For the People”: Bishop Frank OMI Ordains 13 in Kevelaer with a Call to Synodal Priesthood

by Sheila Pires | Jul 14, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured, synodality

“The priest is a pilgrim, journeying to salvation with the People of God—not above them, but among them.” With these words, the Local Ordinary of Mariannhill Diocese, opened his homily during the Ordination Mass of nine priests and four deacons on Saturday, 12 July...

“Change is an invitation to grow”: Bishop Selemela Urges Priests to Embrace Renewal in Synodal Church

by Sheila Pires | Jul 5, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured, synodality

As the Catholic Church journeys through the Synod on Synodality and the Jubilee Year, the Auxiliary Bishop of Pretoria Archdiocese has urged priests to embrace pastoral renewal. In an interview about the weeklong workshop on change management organized by the...

“Hope, Synodality and Empowerment”: South Africa Hosts COMSAM Symposium and AGM for the First Time

by Sheila Pires | May 3, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured, synodality

For the first time in its history, South Africa will host the Conference of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (COMSAM) for its 2025 Symposium and 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM), from May 23 to 30 in Johannesburg and Pretoria. This milestone event brings...