Bishop Ponce de León IMC: “Johan chose to stand by the cross of many innocent people in our continent and beyond.”
A profound sense of gratitude, sorrow, and Christian hope marked the Funeral Mass of Johan Viljoen, celebrated on Wednesday, 13 May, at Khanya House, the headquarters of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) in Pretoria, where bishops, priests,...
Mozambican Bishops Mourn Passing of Humanitarian and Peace Advocate Johan Viljoen
The President of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of Mr Johan Viljoen, a longtime humanitarian worker and former Director of the Denis Hurley Peace Institute, describing him as “a true brother and friend” whose...
Bishop Zondi Reflects on Family Ministry Ahead of Vatican Gathering
At a time when the Catholic Church is intensifying its reflection on marriage and family life across the world, the Liaison Bishop for Marriage and Family Life Office of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has called for a renewed pastoral...
Participants in IMBISA-SACBC Webinar Call for Stronger Church Voice Amid Anti-Migrant Protests in South Africa
Participants in a webinar organised by the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Migrants, Refugees, and Human Trafficking Office and the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have issued a strong appeal for faith-based leaders...
Southern Africa mourns humanitarian and peace advocate Johan Viljoen
The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) announces with deep sorrow the passing of Mr Johan Viljoen, who was called to his eternal rest at his home on Wednesday night, 06 May 2026. We commend his soul to the loving mercy of God and extend our...
IMBISA Need for Inclusive Communication and Full Participation of Persons with Disabilities
The Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) convened a regional workshop on Communication and Disability from 27 April to 1 May at the Padre Pio Retreat Centre in Pretoria. The meeting brought together bishops, priests, religious, and lay...
The Bishops’ Foundations Newsletter
Dear Friends Another Holy Week is upon us, and we journey with Jesus with our own anxieties and worries alongside others with theirs. In a world torn apart by violence and destruction, filled with so many words and empty promises we remember the words and actions of...
St Anne’s Sodality Leaders Encouraged to Serve with Humility and Commitment
Members of the leadership of St Anne’s Sodality from across Southern Africa gathered in Johannesburg Archdiocese for a three-day inter-diocesan council meeting focused on formation, leadership, and service within the Church. The gathering brought together newly...
Church and state in focus at the 2026 Bishop Mandlenkhosi Zwane Memorial Lecture
By Kati Dijane The faithful gathered at the Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral on Saturday, 25 April 2026, for the annual Bishop Mandlenkhosi Zwane Memorial Lecture, an event that continues to honour the life, legacy and enduring vision of the first local bishop of...
Bishop Zungu OFM: Formation of the Laity and Strong Families Are Essential for the Church’s Mission
The Church must continue to invest in the formation of the laity and support families as the backbone of both society and ecclesial life, according to the Chairperson of the Department for the Laity of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference. Speaking during...
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