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Catholic Church in South Africa

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Bishop in South Africa Cautions Priests against Organizing Big Anniversary Celebrations

Jan 22, 2023

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa has urged Priests to celebrate their 10 years of Priesthood with modesty and to desist from spending a lot of effort in organizing huge celebrations.

Logo of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishop in South Africa Concerned about Weakness of Conference’s Institutions

Jan 22, 2023

The President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has expressed concern about what he refers to as a weakness of the institutions of the three-nation conference, noting that most of them have died and that the remaining one is in a “precarious” condition.

Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka. Credit: SACBC

South Africa Being Ruled by Mafia, “government appears to be powerless”: Catholic Bishop

Jan 19, 2023

Criminal gangs and mafias have taken control of South Africa and are wreaking havoc against innocent civilians, the President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said.

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Catholic Activists Warn of Exploitation as South Africa Seeks to Legalize Sex Industry

Jan 10, 2023

South Africa’s Department of Justice has invited public comment on the “Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill 2022”, which seeks to decriminalize sex work, a move that Catholic activists in Africa say will lead to the exploitation of vulnerable women and children in the industry.

Br. Ngonidzashe, SJ (in cap) with members of the Network of Young Catholics in Africa Caring for Creation. Credit: CYNESA

Jesuit Climate Advocacy to Prioritize “marginalized communities” in Southern Africa

Dec 27, 2022

The Southern Africa Province (SAP) of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) climate justice advocacy initiative dubbed “Heal the Earth Caravan of Hope” is aimed at “prioritizing marginalized communities most impacted by the effects of cyclones and tropical storms” in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, the Coordinator of the Jesuit Centre of Ecology and Development (JCED) has said.

Archbishop Buti Tlhagale planting a tree at the opening of the season of creation. Credit: SACBC

Catholic Commission Promoting “environmental justice” in Southern African Archdiocese

Dec 27, 2022

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of South Africa’s Johannesburg (JHB) Archdiocese has embarked on a year-long “environmental justice” campaign under the theme, “Greening the Archdiocese of JHB”, an official has said.

Bishop Victor Hlolo Phalana of South Africa's Klerksdorp Diocese/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

South Africa Needs “another Kairos document”, Catholic Bishop Says, Decries Crisis

Dec 23, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of South Africa’s Klerksdorp Diocese together with Theologians and anti-apartheid activists have called for another kairos Document to address the present “crisis” in the country.

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Newly Ordained Priest in South Africa Encouraged to Embrace Divine Mercy Devotion

Dec 14, 2022

The Bishop of Kimberley Catholic Diocese in South Africa has encouraged a newly ordained Priest to embrace Divine Mercy devotion in his Priestly ministry. 

Bishop Peter Holiday. Credit: SACBC

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of 70-Year-Old Catholic Bishop in South Africa

Dec 12, 2022

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Peter John Holiday of the Catholic Diocese of Kroonstad in South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa. Credit: cogta.gov.za

Church Leaders in South Africa Welcome Report on Alleged President's Financial Crimes

Dec 6, 2022

Officials of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) have welcomed Section 89 independent panel report, which followed investigations into financial crimes allegations laid on the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Church in South Africa “concerned with plight” of Mudslide Victims, Urges Reparation

Nov 27, 2022

The Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is “concerned with the plight” of the victims of the September Jagersfontein mine dam mudslide.

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Synodality Path Inspiring Evangelization Ministry into Future: Archbishop in South Africa

Nov 25, 2022

The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality offer inspiration for the Church’s ministry of evangelization into the future, the Local Ordinary of Cape Town Archdiocese in South Africa has said.

Logo of the South African Council of Churches (SACC). Credit: South African Council of Churches (SACC)

Church Leaders in South Africa Decry “political quagmire”, Call for Faith “rejuvenation”

Nov 1, 2022

Members of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) are calling for a renewal of what they describe as the society’s moral fiber, in a bid to address the “political quagmire” that they say the country has found itself in. 

Fr. Michael Seheri . Credit: Fr. Michael Seheri

South African Society Recognition of Catholic Biblical Scholars “very significant”: Priest

Oct 30, 2022

South Africa’s Bible Society recognition of Catholic Biblical Scholars for the translations of the Bible from ancient Biblical languages to African languages is “very significant” to the Catholic Church, a member of the Bible Society Sesotho Review Committee has said.

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

South African Catholic Bishop Seeking to Prioritize Budgeting Policies to Sustain Diocese

Oct 23, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of  Mariannhill Diocese in South Africa is seeking to put into place “good budgeting policies” as a priority in view of sustaining his Episcopal See.

Sr. Dr. Theresa Annah Nyadombo, appointed member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors on 30 September 2022. Credit: ACI Africa

New Member of Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors to Focus on Abuse Prevention

Oct 22, 2022

The newly appointed member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has told ACI Africa that their task is to work on strategies to prevent abuse of children.

Late Fr. Albert Nolan. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Bishops in Southern Africa Eulogize World-renowned Theologian as “beacon of hope for poor”

Oct 20, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have eulogized the late world-renowned researcher and theologian, Fr. Albert Nolan, as one who inspired hope among “the poor and oppressed” and acknowledged with appreciation his prophetic role during the time of apartheid in South Africa.

"Light of Christ" sisters. Credit:Radio Veritas South Africa

Catholic South African Twins Singing to Bring the “light of Christ” to the World

Oct 19, 2022

South African Catholic twins whose singing put them to the limelight at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic wish to bring the “light of Christ” to the world through gospel music.

Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Kokstad Diocese. Credit: The Southern Cross

New Leadership Means “new energy” for Religious Order: Catholic Bishop in South Africa

Oct 15, 2022

The immediate former Superior General of the Congregation of Mariannhill Missionaries (CMM) has told ACI Africa that the new leadership of the Religious Order will inject “new energy” into the “whole Congregation”.

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.