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Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito, the Liaison Bishop for the SACBC Migrants and Refugees Office. Credit: SACBC

“A Savior of possibilities”: Bishop in South Africa Expresses Solidarity with Refugees

Dec 19, 2023

“Our savior who is going to be born is a Savior of possibilities.” This is the message of Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito, the liaison Bishop for the Migrants and Refugees department of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC).

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Bishops in South Africa Unveil “liturgy kit” To Pray for Migrants and Refugees

Sep 30, 2023

The Migrants and Refugees Office of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has unveiled a set of guidelines that seek to unite Dioceses and parishes in the country in praying for the people on the move.

Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito, the Liaison Bishop for the SACBC Migrants and Refugees Office. Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishop on Migrants, Refugees in Southern Africa: “Give them the option to stay”

Sep 6, 2023

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are spearheading preparations for the celebration of the 2023 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, with the aim of providing those who have fled from their homes an option to stay in their host countries.

Bishop Joseph Kizito of Aliwal North flagging off a tree planting event in the Diocese at a past event Credit: Bishop Joseph Kizito

Catholic Bishop’s Key Lessons from Pope Francis in Caring for Migrants, Refugees in Africa

Mar 12, 2023

Pope Francis is celebrating his 10th anniversary as leader of the Catholic Church on Monday, March 13. 

“Reach out”, Catholic Bishop in South Africa Advocates for Needy in Lenten Reflection

Mar 1, 2023

A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has advocated for the needy and vulnerable in society, emphasizing the need to “reach out” to individuals who depend on the support of others for their respective livelihood. 

Ugandan-born Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito of Aliwal Diocese in South Africa. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Foster Inclusivity for Integration of Migrants in Host Communities: Bishop in South Africa

Sep 13, 2022

The Bishop overseeing the Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees department of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is calling on the people of God in Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa to give special attention to values that foster inclusivity to achieve integration of migrants and refugees in host communities. 

Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito o South Africa's  Aliwal Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Educate Youth about Migration: Bishop in South Africa to Migrants’ Home Countries

Aug 27, 2022

There need for countries where migrants come from to educate young people about migration, the Bishop overseeing the Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees department of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said. 

Ugandan-born Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito of Aliwal Diocese in South Africa. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop Urges Ugandans in South Africa to Be “here legally, learn local languages”

Jun 9, 2022

A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has called on Ugandan nationals to ensure they are living in the country legally and make every effort to integrate with natives, including learning local languages.

Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito with Secretaries General, Coordinators of Justice and Peace commissions, and persons responsible for migrants and refugees from eight countries of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA). Credit: Brend Gwasira, programs Officer

Catholic Bishop in South Africa Calls for “joint advocacy” in Countering Xenophobia

Feb 27, 2022

Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has called for “joint advocacy” in countering xenophobic sentiments in South Africa.

Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito of the Catholic Diocese of Aliwal in South Africa. Credit: Diocese of Aliwal

South African Diocese Embarks on Synod on Synodality Pre-Meetings ahead of Official Launch

Sep 29, 2021

The Catholic Bishop of South Africa’s Aliwal Diocese has, in a pastoral letter, announced pre-synod meetings in his Episcopal See to deliberate on Synod on Synodality ahead of its solemn opening in each particular Church planned for October 17.