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1st Bishops Foundation Newsletter for May 2025

1st Bishops Foundation Newsletter for May 2025

by danvdb | May 6, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter

This edition honours the sacred role of mothers—especially Mary, Mother of the Church—whose quiet faith and enduring love continue to inspire. Through reflections on family, the home, and community, it celebrates the nurturing strength of motherhood while urging us to...

“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...
“A Deep Violation of Trust”: SACC Condemns Parental Betrayal in Joslin Smith Case

“A Deep Violation of Trust”: SACC Condemns Parental Betrayal in Joslin Smith Case

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

The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has responded with grave concern and sorrow to the conviction of three adults, including the mother of six-year-old Joslin Smith, in a case that has shocked the nation and spotlighted the tragic vulnerabilities of children...
A Legacy of Love and Justice: South Africa Bids Farewell to Pope Francis at National Ecumenical Memorial Service

A Legacy of Love and Justice: South Africa Bids Farewell to Pope Francis at National Ecumenical Memorial Service

by Sheila Pires | May 2, 2025 | Featured

Thousands gathered at Regina Mundi Catholic Church on Thursday, May 1, for the National Ecumenical Memorial Service honouring Pope Francis, a spiritual leader remembered as a global figure of justice, humility, and love for all humanity. The event was jointly hosted...
Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis message from the UCSSA

Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis message from the UCSSA

by danvdb | May 1, 2025 | Tributes to Pope Francis - 1936 - 2025

The Southern Africa Catholic Bishops’ Conference Cardinal Brislin Ref: PASSING OF HIS HOLINESS POPE...
Article from Divine Renovation

Article from Divine Renovation

by danvdb | May 1, 2025 | Tributes to Pope Francis - 1936 - 2025

Article Here: Read Article With sorrow and thankfulness, we join the Church and the world in mourning the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, on Easter Monday — a day enveloped by the light of the Resurrection. A shepherd with a heart for the lost, a voice for...
2nd Bishops Foundation Newsletter for April 2025

2nd Bishops Foundation Newsletter for April 2025

by danvdb | Apr 29, 2025 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter

Rooted in the peace and renewal of the Easter season, this edition calls readers to humility, prayer, and compassion in a world still aching with need. Through reflections on Christ’s gentle strength and Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for global peace, the Church...
“Pope Francis Belonged to All of Us,” said Cardinal Brislin during the Memorial Mass

“Pope Francis Belonged to All of Us,” said Cardinal Brislin during the Memorial Mass

by Sheila Pires | Apr 25, 2025 | Uncategorized, Featured

In a heartfelt homily delivered during the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis held at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Johannesburg, Cardinal Stephen Brislin offered a powerful tribute to a Pope who transcended borders, divisions, and institutions. “Pope Francis...
TEASA’s Message of Solidarity on the Passing of Pope Francis

TEASA’s Message of Solidarity on the Passing of Pope Francis

by danvdb | Apr 24, 2025 | Tributes to Pope Francis - 1936 - 2025

TEASA’s Message of Solidarity on the Passing of Pope Francis The Evangelical Alliance of South Africa (TEASA) extends heartfelt condolences to the Catholic Church upon the passing of Pope Francis. In this letter, TEASA acknowledges his influence beyond the Roman...
United in Grief and Hope – UCCSA’s Tribute to Pope Francis

United in Grief and Hope – UCCSA’s Tribute to Pope Francis

by danvdb | Apr 24, 2025 | Tributes to Pope Francis - 1936 - 2025

United in Grief and Hope – UCCSA’s Tribute to Pope Francis The South Africa Synod of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) expresses deep sympathy to the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference following the death of Pope Francis. Their...
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