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Catholic Church in South Africa
Young Catholic Adults, The Consecrated Converge in Groundbreaking Youth Synod in Southern Africa
The first-ever youth synod organized jointly by the Leadership Conferences of Consecrated Life of Southern Africa (LCCL-SA) and Lesotho brought together the Consecrated and young adults in the region, marking a significant step in placing the youth at the heart of the Catholic community.
Apostolic Nuncio Challenges Seminarians in Namibia Not to “settle for mediocrity”, to Embrace Active Formation
The Apostolic Nuncio in Namibia has challenged Seminarians in the southern African country to reject mediocrity and passive learning in their formation journey, and to embrace active engagement, intellectual hunger, and bold commitment.
Archbishop-Elect Reflects on a Pilgrim Church as He Prepares to Lead South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese
Two weeks after his appointment as the new Archbishop of South Africa’s of Cape Town Archdiocese, Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka is getting all set to take the helm of one of South Africa’s most prominent Archdioceses.
Catholic Youths in Southern Africa Urged to Pray for Flood Victims, Families in Tragic Accident
Young people across various Dioceses of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have been invited to unite in prayer for the victims of the recent floods in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, as they continue their January 22–31 Novena to St. Don Bosco.
Cardinal Brislin Condemns Rise of “mafias” in South Africa, Blames Corruption on Growing State of Lawlessness
The President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has observed a “general state of lawlessness” in South Africa, warning that the emergence of different “mafias” is fostering an environment conducive for corruption.
A Visual Homily of Faith and Mission: Inside the 75th Anniversary Logo of Southern Africa’s Catholic Bishops
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have presented a logo that goes beyond commemoration, offering a symbolically layered visual reflection on 75 years of ecclesial life, mission, and witness across Botswana, Eswatini and South Africa.
IMBISA Praises Bishop’s “firm faith, humble heart” following Appointment to South African Archdiocese
The Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has welcomed with joy the appointment of Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka as the new Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Cape Town.
Over 40 Parishioners in South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria Face Excommunication after Disruptive Protests
Archbishop Dabula Mpako of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria has issued a Canonical decree requiring a section of parishioners who incited a series of protests at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in the Archdiocese to undergo a “rehabilitative process” or be penalized, including being excommunicated.
Newly Appointed Archbishop of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese Hopes to Build on Experience in Former Diocese
Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka, who has been appointed as the Local Ordinary of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cape Town in South Africa, says he hopes to draw on his experience in the Diocese of Mthatha as he assumes leadership of the Archdiocese.
Pope Leo XIV Transfers Bishop of South Africa’s Mthatha Diocese to the Metropolitan See of Cape Town
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka as the Local Ordinary of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cape Town in South Africa, transferring him from the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha.
Short Course at Seminary in South Africa Seeks to Address Misconceptions About Synodality
A weeklong course on “Leadership in a Synodal Church” that seeks to address misconceptions on Synodality has attracted over 60 participants from across the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC).
“Together we go forward”: Cardinal Brislin Reflects on 75 Years of Southern African Hierarchy, Pope’s First Consistory
The New Year 2026 marks 75 years since the establishment of the Southern African Catholic hierarchy, a milestone that invites gratitude for the past, honest reflection on hard-won struggles, and renewed hope for the future, Stephen Cardinal Brislin has said.
“Bearers of light in a world of shadows”: Cardinal Brislin of South Africa Opens 2026 by Pointing Catholics to Mary
As the people of God around the world stepped into 2026, Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa used the first Eucharistic celebration of the New Year to frame the months ahead as both a gift and a calling, urging believers to become “bearers of light in a world of shadows and darkness.”
South Africa's Cardinal Brislin Decries “scandal fatigue”, Says Corruption Obstructing True Experience of Christmas
The president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has expressed concern over the rising prevalence of corruption and impunity in South Africa, noting that “scandal fatigue” is obstructing the experience of Christmas and Christ’s light.
Newly Ordained Permanent Deacons in South Africa Urged to Offer Themselves Fully to God, to Serve With Humility
Archbishop Dabula Anthony Mpako of South Africa's Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria has encouraged newly ordained Permanent Deacons in the Archdiocese to give themselves entirely to God and to carry out their ministry with humility.
Members of Mariannhill, Precious Blood Urged to Press On with Beatification of Founder Celebrated for African Legacy
Members of the Congregation of the Missionaries of Mariannhill (CMM) and the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood (CPS) have been urged to press on with the Beatification process of their founder, Abbot Franz Pfanner, who left a lasting legacy in Southern Africa.
“Moral failure”: Catholic Priest in South Africa on Debt Crisis, Urges G20 Presidency to break Debt Injustice Cycle
The Director of the Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) at the South African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has described the current debt burden on Africa and developing countries as “a moral failure” and a cycle that the current holder of the Group of Twenty (G20) presidency should bring to an end.
South Africa’s Religious Leaders Call for Cancellation of “unsustainable, unjust” Public Debts Ahead of G20 Summit
Religious leaders in South Africa are appealing to global leaders attending the November 22–23 Group of 20 (G20) Summit to take decisive action and unconditionally end the debt crisis burdening developing nations, especially those in Africa.
South Africans Challenged to Emulate St. Martin de Porres’ Spirit of Unity and Service
The Apostolic Nuncio to South Africa has urged the people of God in South Africa to embrace virtues that Saints demonstrated, including unity, humility, and service.
“A fruitful meeting”: Catholic Bishop in Zimbabwe on Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies
Bishop Eusebius Jelous Nyathi of the Catholic Diocese of Gokwe in Zimbabwe has described the three-day Jubilee of the Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies in Rome, which concluded on October 26, as “fruitful.”
