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Catholic Church in Southern Africa

Archbishop Zolile Mpambabi of South Africa’s Bloemfontein Archdiocese. Credit: SACBC

Allow Learners to Rest on Sundays, Catholic Archbishop in South Africa to School Heads

Mar 5, 2024

Sunday is the day of worship and not for schooling, Archbishop Zolile Mpambani of South Africa’s Bloemfontein Archdiocese has said, cautioning school managers against planning for school lessons on the day that he says is also meant for rest.

Safeguarding officers in the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA). Credit: IMBISA

Safeguarding Officers Vow to Keep Safe Environments for the Vulnerable in Southern Africa

Mar 4, 2024

Safeguarding officers in the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have pledged to maintain safe environments that reduce risks for children and vulnerable adults in the region that brings together nine countries.

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

Pope Francis, Church “not enemies of the Jewish people”: Southern African Bishops to Rabbi

Dec 27, 2023

The Catholic Church in general and Pope Francis in particular are not against the Jewish people, members of the of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have told Warren Goldstein, a Chief Rabbi in South Africa.

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

Bishops in Southern Africa Dedicate Christ the King Solemnity to Prayers for Holy Land

Nov 18, 2023

Dioceses covered by the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) are to celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King that marks the conclusion of the Liturgical year by praying for peace in the Holy Land.

Coal Miners, South Africa. Credit: SACBC Commission for Justice and Peace

Bishops in Southern Africa File Lawsuit against International Mining Company

Oct 26, 2023

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have, through their Justice and Peace Commission (JPC), launched a class action lawsuit against the Anglo American Group, seeking recourse for sick miners and families of workers who died after contracting pneumoconiosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Participants at the training session on community-based disaster risk reduction management organized by Caritas Africa from September 25 to 30, 2023. Credit: Vatican Media

Caritas in Southern Africa Urge Multi-agency “close collaboration” to Foster “resilience”

Oct 4, 2023

Officials of Caritas entities in Conferences under the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are advocating for multi-agency “close collaboration” to facilitate the fostering of resilience among community members at the grassroots.

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

Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Called to Look to Mother Mary’s “shining example”

Jun 20, 2023

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) have been called upon to look to the Blessed Virgin Mary’s “shining example” for inspiration in their Episcopal Ministry as “ambassadors for Christ”.

SACBC Troika with Cardinal Napier at the Tomb of St Peter, Rome. Credit: SACBC

Like St. Peter, “we are not perfect”: South African Catholic Bishop on Ad Limina Visit

Jun 17, 2023

The President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) has said that Catholic Bishops, just like Peter the Apostle, “are not perfect” in their Episcopal Ministry. 

SACBC Ad Limina visit. Mass at Papal Basilica St Paul Outside the Walls. Credit: SACBC

Southern African Bishops Share Insights on Role of Clergy, Laity During Ad Limina Visit

Jun 16, 2023

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) who include Bishops in Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa have shared their insights on the role of the Clergy and the Laity on the second day of their ongoing Ad Limina visit.

Archbishop Dabula Anthony Mpako. Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Urged to Endeavor to “advance” Evangelization Mission

Jan 18, 2023

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) gathering for their Plenary Assembly at St. John Vianney National Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of Pretoria in South Africa have been urged to endeavor to “advance the mission of evangelization” in their deliberations.

Logo 2023 World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon, Portugal. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Parishes in Southern Africa Urged to Fund Young People's World Youth Day Trip

Oct 28, 2022

The chairperson of the Inter-diocesan Youth Committee of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is encouraging members of Catholic Parishes in Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa to offer financial support to young people who would like to participate in the 2023 World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon, Portugal.

Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of South Africa's Mthatha Diocese. Credit: SACBC

Be Available to Youth “in these trying times”: South African Bishop to Clergy, Religious

Oct 2, 2022

There is need for members of the Clergy and women and men Religious serving in countries that constitute the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) to be available to young people, listening to them as they seek to surmount challenges of life, Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka has said.

New IMBISA leadership, from left: Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba,  Vice President, Archbishop Liborius Ndumbukuti Nashenda, President, Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro, Secretary General. Credit: ACI Africa

New IMBISA Leaders Set to Prioritize Youth Ministry in Their Three-year Mandate

Oct 1, 2022

The newly-elected leaders of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) will seek to focus on young people and their involvement in the activities of the Church during their three-year mandate, the new President has told ACI Africa in an interview.

Some members of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) during the 19th Plenary of SECAM in Accra, Ghana. Credit: ACI Africa

Planned Plenary Assembly of Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa to Focus on Young People

Sep 3, 2022

The planned 13th Plenary Assembly of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) will focus on young people, the Director of the Secretariat has said.