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Catholic Church in South Africa

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński during the Christmas reception at the Apostolic Nunciature in Pretoria. Credit: SACBC .

Nuncio in South Africa Says Nunciature “tangible expression” of Unity Celebrated at Christmas

Dec 5, 2024

The Papal representative in South Africa has emphasized the Apostolic Nunciature’s role as a symbol of communion between the Holy See, the local Church, and government authorities, likening the Nunciature’s mandate to the unity celebrated during the Christmas season.

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński. Credit: SACBC

Nuncio in South Africa Lauds Croatian Immigrants who “left legacy of faith” in Church They Built 30 Years Ago

Dec 4, 2024

On the 31st anniversary of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Johannesburg, the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has lauded the Croatian immigrants who established the church, describing their efforts as a lasting legacy of faith, prayer, and community.

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Thank you for being our Father: Youths in Southern Africa Pen “love letter” to Pope Francis

Nov 27, 2024

Members of the youth ministry at the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC), which includes South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini, have written to Pope Francis, expressing their gratitude to the Holy Father for his leadership as the Vicar of Christ over the past 11 years.

Stephen Cardinal Brislin (left) and Bishop Sylvester David (right)

News of Cardinal Brislin’s Transfer from Cape Town “left us with heavy hearts”: Auxiliary Bishop in South Africa

Nov 14, 2024

It was “with heavy hearts” that the people of God in Cape Town Archdiocese (ADCT) received the news of the Papal transfer of their shepherd, Stephen Cardinal Brislin , the Auxiliary Bishop of the South African Archdiocese has said.

Stephen Cardinal Brislin. Credit: SACBC

“It will be painful to leave them”: South Africa’s Newest Cardinal Reacts to His Transfer from Cape Town Archdiocese

Nov 9, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that South Africa’s newest Cardinal, Stephen Cardinal Brislin, has accepted his transfer from Cape Town Catholic Archdiocese to the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg.

Stephen Cardinal Brislin. Credit: ACI Africa

Pope Francis Transfers South Africa’s Newest Cardinal from Cape Town to Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese

Oct 28, 2024

Pope Francis has transferred Stephen Cardinal Brislin, who has been at the helm of Cape Town Catholic Archdiocese in South Africa to the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg.

SACBC Synod delegate Archbishop Dabula Mpako of the Archdiocese of Pretoria and SACBC Communication Officer and Secretary of the Synod Commission for Information. Credit: SACBC

Pope Francis Cautions Youths in Southern Africa to Be Aware of the “traps” of Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Oct 18, 2024

Pope Francis has cautioned young people in South Africa against life’s “traps” of alcohol and drug abuse.

Bishop Noel Rucastle, Liaison Bishop for Marriage and Family Life at the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Marriage Has No Expiry Date, Catholic Bishop in South Africa Counsels against Divorce

Oct 3, 2024

Marriage is a lifelong commitment and has no “expiry date”, the Liaison Bishop for Marriage and Family Life at the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has said.

Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Kokstad. Credit: SACBC

Let’s Pray for “conversion of perpetrators”: Catholic Bishop after 18 Killed in South Africa Mass Shooting

Oct 2, 2024

Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Kokstad has called for prayers for the spiritual conversion of persons behind the September 27 mass shooting in two homesteads on the same street in the South African town of Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape that left at least 18 people dead.

Participants at a joint meeting between the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life (LCCL) and the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Religious Congregations in Southern Africa Seek Collaboration with Bishops to Address Dwindling Vocations

Sep 23, 2024

The just concluded joint meeting between members of the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life (LCCL) and the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) was an opportunity for the two entities to collaborate on how to address dwindling vocations to religious life.

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński  delivering his keynote address at the just ended conference between the members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) and the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life (LCCL). Credit: SACBC

Here is the Challenge of Including all Voices in Synodal Conversations: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa

Sep 19, 2024

Inclusivity is not an easy task in the Synodal conversations that propose that every voice be heard, the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa said.

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński to extend his diplomatic service to Botswana. Credit: Sacred Photos ZA

Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini to Extend Diplomatic Service to Botswana

Aug 20, 2024

The representative of the Holy Father in the Southern African nations of South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, and Eswatini is to extend his role as Apostolic Nuncio to Botswana.

Archbishop Joseph Buti Tlhagale of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa. Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishops in South Africa Urged to Raise Awareness on Femicide in Annual Pastoral Letters

Aug 17, 2024

Archbishop Joseph Buti Tlhagale of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa is advocating for an annual pastoral letter from Bishops to raise public awareness about crimes targeting women in the country.

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Southern African Catholic Bishops Alarmed at Rise in Substance Abuse among Youths

Aug 13, 2024

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are concerned that alcohol and substance abuse among young people is on the rise in the southern region of South Africa, Eswatini, and Botswana.

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński. Credit: Apostolic Nunciature in South Africa

Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa, Lesotho to Extend His Vatican Diplomatic Role to Namibia, Eswatini

Jul 18, 2024

The representative of the Holy Father in South Africa and Lesotho is to extend his Vatican diplomatic role to the Southern African nations of Namibia and Eswatini. 

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Use Your Energy, Vibe to “re-energize church life”: Catholic Official to Youths in Southern Africa

Jun 20, 2024

On the occasion of the National Youth Day celebrated annually on June 16 in South Africa, the Chaplain of the Interdiocesan Youth and Young Adults Ministry of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC), Fr Motankane Mahlako, has urged young people to use their energy to “re-energize Church life” in the region.

South Africa’s Cardinal Napier Sends Out Strong Message about “assault on the family”

Jun 19, 2024

The family is facing the “biggest and most serious crisis” in the world today, Wilfrid Fox Cardinal Napier has said, and warned that attacks against the family seek to decimate procreation.

Archbishop Dabula Mpako of South Africa’s Pretoria Archdiocese

Why Archbishop in South Africa Thinks Synod on Synodality calls for “radical shift” in Church Model

Jun 12, 2024

The Synod on Synodality is a call to move from one model of the Church to another, Archbishop Dabula Mpako of South Africa’s Pretoria Archdiocese who participated in the first session of the ongoing synod has observed.

The logo of the Catholic Institute of Education (CIE). Credit: Catholic Institute of Education (CIE)

Catholic Education Entity in South Africa Urges Schools to Make Child Safeguarding a Priority

Jun 6, 2024

On the occasion of the Child Protection Week marked in South Africa from May 29-June 5, officials of the Catholic Institute of Education (CIE) have urged Catholic Schools in the country to continue making child safeguarding a priority.

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishops Laud South Africa's “overwhelmingly” Free and Fair Polls

Jun 3, 2024

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have lauded South Africa for conducting free and fair elections despite experiencing “minor issues” during the voting process.