Pretoria, 21 July, 2022 / 9:00 pm (ACI Africa).
The newly appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Pretoria in South Africa has said he will strive to assist the Local Ordinary of the South African Metropolitan See realize the pastoral plan that was launched in June.
In a Wednesday, July 20 interview, Mons. Masilo John Selemela whose appointment was published by the Holy See Press Office on July 16 said that as Auxiliary Bishop, he will seek to empower the people of God in the South African Archdiocese.
“My contribution first of all to the Archdiocese of Pretoria as Auxiliary Bishop is to bring my gifts and talents and experiences throughout my journey as a Priest,” Mons. Selemela said, adding that he will endeavor “to be of assistance to the Archbishop in realizing the pastoral plan of the Archdiocese of Pretoria.”
The 50-year-old Bishop-elect told ACI Africa that he will seek to collaborate with the "formidable team" that has been charged with implementing the Archdiocesan Pastoral plan.
He went on to emphasize the need for collaboration in implementing the pastoral plan, saying, “It's not a one man show; both the Priests and the lay people in the Archdiocese are to work together as a team."