Opening Prayer: God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, and always just: You gave your only Son to save us by the blood of his cross. Gentle
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SACBC Justice and Peace Commission, and civil societies raise concerns about electoral reformsSACBC Justice and Peace Commission, and civil societies raise concerns about electoral reforms
SACBC Justice and Peace Commission has been working with other civil society organizations, under the umbrella of Defend Democracy Campaign, making sure that the electoral reforms meet the constitutional muster
The legacy of an Irish missionary in South AfricaThe legacy of an Irish missionary in South Africa
On 16 November, the Diocese of Tzaneen in South Africa celebrates the 50th anniversary of its establishment by decree of Pope Paul VI with Irish-born, John Durkin, as its first
IMBISA Theological Reflections on Synodal Process to be Published in New BookIMBISA Theological Reflections on Synodal Process to be Published in New Book
From webinars to book publishing: editorial policy and process in a Synodal Church Catholic Theologians from the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) met at the Europrime
Bakhita Project workshop on human-traffickingBakhita Project workshop on human-trafficking
Due to the civil unrest that recently erupted in Manzini with the killing of two policemen and following the advice of the Bishop of Manzini, bishop José Ponce de Leon,
STATEMENT OF SACBC IN RESPONSE TO THE PRESIDENT’S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ON STATE CAPTURE COMMISSIONSTATEMENT OF SACBC IN RESPONSE TO THE PRESIDENT’S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ON STATE CAPTURE COMMISSION
We, the bishops of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, have noted the President’s implementation plan for the State Capture Report. We welcome the broad reforms that the president has
Pope Francis to African youth: “when young people stop dreaming countries come to an end.”Pope Francis to African youth: “when young people stop dreaming countries come to an end.”
On the 1st November 2022 the Holy Father spoke to the university students of Africa about building bridges across Africa. Nine young people from nine different countries representing more than
Building bridges across Africa: African University Students to speak to the PopeBuilding bridges across Africa: African University Students to speak to the Pope
In the Message on the occasion of the synodal encounter between Pope Francis and University Students from Across Africa, prepared by Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, the Cardinal said in spite
2022 St. John Vianney Seminary Graduations: “The moral fibre of our society is facing huge challenges”2022 St. John Vianney Seminary Graduations: “The moral fibre of our society is facing huge challenges”
The 2022 graduation ceremony for the SACBC national seminary, St. John Vianney Seminary, took place on Friday, 21 October 2022, at the seminary in Pretoria. These graduations were for the
Bishop Ponce de Leon laments yet another killing of members of policeBishop Ponce de Leon laments yet another killing of members of police
In his pastoral letter to the People of God in the Diocese of Manzini, eSwatini, Bishop Jośe Luis Ponce de León said it is unfortunate that, “In eSwatini it is