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Catholic Church in South Africa
Disregard “unofficial” Reports on Missing Priest: Catholic Archbishop in South Africa
The Archbishop of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese has cautioned against unofficial reports, “especially those distributed on social media”, on Fr. Bheki Monamoholo Motloung who has been missing since Pentecost Sunday, June 5.
Broken Families Can “rise from their own situation”: Catholic Archbishop in South Africa
Broken families are able to “rise from their own situation” and rebuild their respective lives, the Archbishop of South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese has said in an interview.
Church Leaders in South Africa “grieve” Over Local Tavern Tragedy, Urge Focus on Lessons
Church leaders in South Africa are grieving with family members of the victims of the Enyobeni Tavern, a nightclub in the South African city of East London in Eastern Cape where 21 teenagers lost their lives in the early hours of Sunday, June 26.
Catholic Entity among CSOs Asking South African President to Speak to African Crises at G7
Dennis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), an entity of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, is among the over 40 African-based and International Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) calling on the President of South Africa to speak to crises in Africa at the group of world’s seven richest countries, popularly known as G7.
Workshops on Migration in Southern Africa Addressing Plight of Migrants: Official
Ongoing workshops on migration in Southern Africa are addressing the plight of migrants and refugees in the African region, seeking “a coordinated and effective response” to the challenges people of the move face, a Catholic Priest has said.
To Find Missing South African Priest, Archbishop Seeks St. Anthony of Padua Intercession
The Archbishop of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese has asked the people of God to seek the intercession of St. Anthony of Padua, the patron saint for the recovery of lost items, to locate Fr. Bheki Monamoholo Motloung who has been missing since Pentecost Sunday, June 5.
After Vandalism Experience at South African Parish, Catholic Priest Urges Vigilance
The Parish Priest of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish of Johannesburg Archdiocese, which was vandalized last week, has called on his colleagues to be vigilant and to “beef-up security “ in their respective Parishes.
On Youth Day in South Africa, Catholic Bishop Calls for Bravery among Young People
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has, on the occasion of the annual National Youth Day, encouraged young people to foster the virtue of bravery.
On Youth Day in South Africa, Catholic Bishop Emphasizes Need to Listen to Young People
On the occasion of the annual National Youth Day in South Africa marked on June 16, a Catholic Bishop in the country has underscored the need for youth Chaplains, Parish Priests, and the adult Laity to accompany young people, listening to them.
Newly Ordained South African Bishop Urged to Reach Out to Those “haunted by sins of past”
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has called on the new Local Ordinary of the country’s Kokstad Diocese to live his Episcopal ministry by giving hope to those “haunted by the mistakes and sins of the past.”
Catholic Women in Southern Africa Seeking Access to Papal Encyclicals, Pastoral Letters
Members of Catholic Women Associations in the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are asking the leadership of the Episcopal Conferences in the region to work toward improving access to “Pope’s encyclicals or pastoral letters”.
Church Leaders in South Africa Explain Their “silence” Over Allegations against President
Christian leaders under the auspices of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) have reacted to complaints about their silence over allegations of crime and misconduct against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
“Your pain is our pain,” Bishops in Southern Africa Condole with Ondo Diocese in Nigeria
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have expressed their solidarity with the people of God of Ondo Diocese in Nigeria following the massacre of dozens of worshippers during Pentecost Sunday Eucharistic celebration at St. Francis Xavier Owo Parish.
Catholic Bishop Urges Ugandans in South Africa to Be “here legally, learn local languages”
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.
Church Official in South Africa Faults Government for Protracted Human Rights Violations
Continued human rights violations in South Africa are as a result of a government that does not care and that fosters “the economy of exclusion”, a Catholic Church official has said.
In New Book, Authors Pioneer “research and practice network” on South-South Migration
Authors of a new book have explored the combination of empirical research and practice on the topic of the movement of migrants between and among developing countries in what is the first publication of its kind, ACI Africa has been told.
Catholic Nun Calls for “more awareness to prevent abuse at any level” in Southern Africa
There is need for “more awareness” about the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults in Southern Africa, a Catholic Nun has said.
Caritas, Migrants and Refugee Offices “light in a tunnel”: Catholic Priest in South Africa
A Catholic Priest at the helm of Caritas and Migrants and Refugees Offices that have been officially launched in South Africa’s Kimberley Diocese has lauded the initiative of establishing the two entities, terming them “light in a tunnel of our dark moments”.
Launch of Superiors’ Conference of Southern Africa “a historic moment for church”: Nun
A Catholic Nun in South Africa has lauded the establishment of the Regional Conference of Major Superiors of Southern Africa (RCMSSA) and described the initiative as “a historic moment” for the Church in the region and “a dream come true”.
Christians Need “to take climate change very seriously”: Catholic Priest in South Africa
There is need for Christians to take issues of climate change “very seriously”, a Catholic Priest in South Africa has said.
