On the Solemnity of St Joseph, Bishop Mbuyisa CMM calls for renewed fatherhood and moral responsibility

by Sheila Pires | Mar 18, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured

On the Solemnity of St Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Local Ordinary of Kokstad Diocese has called for a renewed reflection on fatherhood, masculinity, and responsibility in the face of growing social challenges, particularly gender-based violence,...

SACBC Strengthens Mission for Migrants, Refugees, and Anti-Human Trafficking in Eswatini

by Sheila Pires | Mar 16, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Migrants and Refugees Office

Article by Sr Neide Lamperti, MSCS: SACBC Migrants, Refugees and Human Trafficking Office From 9 to 13 March 2026, a delegation from the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) visited the Diocese of Manzini in Eswatini to conduct a formation...

A New Chapter for the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cape Town and the Diocese of Mthatha

by Sheila Pires | Mar 16, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured

Article by: Sr Margaret Mary SU – Mthatha Diocese 14 March 2026 was a day long-awaited by Catholics across South Africa, and particularly by the faithful of the Archdiocese of Cape Town. Before a gathering of more than 5,000 people at the Grand West Arena in...

“United and Sent”: Archbishop Sipuka calls for unity at Start of Mission in Cape Town

by Sheila Pires | Mar 14, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured

At his installation as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cape Town, Archbishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka outlined a pastoral vision centred on unity, synodality, and mission, urging the Church and society to confront divisions and work intentionally toward...

Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Thulani Mbuyisa CMM, Apostolic Administrator of Mthatha

by Sheila Pires | Mar 14, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured

The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has appointed Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa CMM, Bishop of Kokstad, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa. The announcement was made public by the Apostolic Nuncio to Southern Africa, Archbishop Henryk...

Bishops’ Foundation Newsletter March 2026 (1a)

by danvdb | Mar 9, 2026 | Bishops Foundation Newsletter

Reflections from Pope Leo’s Lenten Message The ancient practice of fasting from food during Lent can free us from complacency and lead us to “hunger” for God. The Pope encouraged people to embrace the “ancient ascetic practice” of abstaining...

SACBC Pastoral Care Coordinators Strengthen Church Response to Stateless and Undocumented Persons

by Sheila Pires | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized, Migrants and Refugees Office

More than 40 diocesan coordinators, Church leaders, and partners gathered online on 4 March for a high-level workshop addressing the growing challenge of statelessness and undocumented persons in Southern Africa. Organised by the Southern African Catholic...

Southern African Catholic Council for the Laity Elects New Executive

by Sheila Pires | Mar 1, 2026 | Uncategorized, Featured, Laity

The Southern African Catholic Council for the Laity (SACCL) has concluded its Annual General Meeting, electing a new executive leadership to serve a three-year term following a rigorous five-round voting process for the five executive positions. The newly elected...

Southern African Catholic Council for Laity AGM focuses on Formation, Synodality, and Leadership

by Sheila Pires | Feb 28, 2026 | Featured, Laity

Metropolitan and diocesan members of the Southern African Catholic Council for the Laity (SACCL) are gathered at the Lumko Institute, Retreat and Conference Centre for its Annual General Meeting (AGM). In an interview with the Southern African Catholic Bishops’...

Bishop David OMI to Seminarians: “Your orientation year is a microcosm” of the Synodal Journey

by Sheila Pires | Feb 25, 2026 | Uncategorized, Bishops' Homilies, Featured

At the opening of the Academic and Formation Year at St Francis Xavier Seminary, the Auxiliary Bishop of Cape Town Archdiocese encouraged seminarians to understand their formation not simply as preparation for ministry, but as a deeply spiritual journey of conversion,...