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Bishop Neil Augustine Frank of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Mariannhill. Credit: SACBC

Newly Ordained Priests, Deacons in South Africa Cautioned against Clericalism, Urged to Foster “synodal” Priesthood

Jul 14, 2025

Candidates for Holy Orders, coming from among the people of God and sent back to the people of God to serve them, must steer off clericalism, the tendency, on the part of the Clergy, to emphasize authority and influence to the detriment of the Laity, Bishop Neil Augustine Frank of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Mariannhill has said.

Bishop Neil Augustine Frank of the Catholic Diocese of Mariannhill in South Africa Credit: SACBC

Let’s Fast “for our country”: Catholic Bishop in South Africa ahead of General Elections

Feb 16, 2024

Bishop Neil Augustine Frank of the Catholic Diocese of Mariannhill in South Africa is appealing to Christians in the country to fast during lent for the good of the African nation as it prepares for general elections. 

Bishop Neil Augustine Frank of the Catholic Diocese of Mariannhill in South Africa. Credit: ParkRynie Catholicchurch/Facebook

Land Disputes in South Africa “correlated to lack of social cohesion”: Catholic Bishop

Apr 12, 2023

Disputes over land in South Africa can be linked to inability of the citizens to realize “social cohesion”, the Bishop of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Mariannhill has said.

Bishop Pius Mlungisi Dlungwane (right) and Bishop Neil Augustine Frank (left). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of South African Diocese, Appoints Successor

Oct 13, 2022

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Pius Mlungisi Dlungwane of the Catholic Diocese of Mariannhill in South Africa and appointed his successor.