On Good Friday, Cardinal Brislin invites the faithful to see themselves in the Passion of Christ
In his Good Friday homily, the Local Ordinary of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Johannesburg reflected on the Passion through the eyes of Peter and the Good Thief—challenging s to see Jesus not only in glory, but in suffering. Cardinal Stephen Brislin invited the...
“Do This in Memory of Me”: Cardinal Brislin Reflects on the Eucharist as Living Presence and Call to Service
In his first Holy Thursday liturgy as Archbishop of Johannesburg, Cardinal Stephen Brislin delivered a profound homily at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Christ the King Cathedral, urging Catholics to understand the Eucharist not only as a sacramental ritual but as a...
“Going Outside the Camp”: Cardinal Brislin’s Chrism Mass Homily Challenges Priests to Embrace the Margins
In a deeply moving and theologically rich homily delivered during the Chrism Mass at Christ the King Cathedral in Johannesburg, the Local Ordinary of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Johannesburg called on priests and the Church to remain faithful to their mission by...
SACBC Justice and Peace Calls for People-Centred Alcohol Reform
As South Africa observes Alcohol Awareness Month, the Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC)—in collaboration with the DG Murray Trust’s Rethink Your Drink campaign—has issued a renewed and urgent call for a...
SACC Church Leaders Raise Critical National Issues with President Ramaphosa
In a statement shared with the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) communication office, members of the South African Council of Churches (SACC), led by its President Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of Mthatha Diocese, detailed its recent engagement...
From Prophetic Voice to Policy Impact: The Church’s Strategy for Transformative Change
The Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA), in a statement issued at the end of a four-day meeting, outlined a bold strategic direction for the Church: transforming its prophetic witness into meaningful policy engagement to bring lasting...
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA MEETS WITH SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL OF CHURCHES OVER ISSUES OF NATIONAL INTEREST
President Cyril Ramaphosa, today 11 April 2025, hosted the leadership of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The meeting was the first engagement between government and the leadership of the church since the start of...
National Catholic Board of Education / Catholic Board of Education Meeting with Minister Gwarube
Cullen MackenzieCommunications Lead - Catholic Institute of Education A delegation of the National Catholic Board of Education (NCBE) and Catholic Institute of Education (CIE) met with Minister Gwarube on 9 April to introduce the Catholic education network and discuss...
SACC Expresses Disappointment over Timothy Omotoso Criminal Case Verdict
The members of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) have expressed deep disappointment with Judge Irma Schoeman’s verdict in Pastor Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused. The ruling, delivered in the Gqeberha High Court, has sparked outrage, with the council...
1st Bishops Foundation Newsletter for April 2025
As Holy Week approaches, this edition offers powerful meditations on Christ’s final journey—from the triumph of Palm Sunday to the silence of Holy Saturday and the hope of Easter. Through daily spiritual reflections, the Seven Last Words, and practical questions for...
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