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Stephen Cardinal Brislin
“Fight against the temptation to give up”: Cardinal Brislin at Jubilee of Consecrated in South Africa
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg has encouraged members of the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) in South Africa to remain steadfast in their mission and cautioned against “the temptation to give up” amid life’s challenges.
“Deeply abhorrent”: Cardinal Brislin Denounces Denial of Health, Education Access to Non-South Africans
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of South Africa's Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese has decried as “deeply abhorrent” the denial of health and education facilities access to foreigners in South Africa.
“Sign of stability, eternity”: Cardinal Brislin on 65th Anniversary of Christ the King Cathedral of Johannesburg
The 65th anniversary of Christ the King Cathedral of South Africa's Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese is a sign of faith, stability, and continuity, Stephen Cardinal Brislin has said.
IMBISA Plenary, Golden Jubilee Opens with Call to Rebuild Hope, Trust amid “finite disappointments”
The 14th Plenary Assembly of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) and the Golden Jubilee of the nine-member region has opened with a call to “renew hope and trust” amid “finite disappointments.”
At 65th Anniversary, Christ the King Cathedral of Johannesburg Hailed for Uniting “tradition with modernity”
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has hailed Christ the King Cathedral of the country’s Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese for uniting “tradition with modernity” during its 65 years of existence.
Season of Creation 2025: Cardinal Brislin in South Africa Calls for Responsibility Towards Vulnerable, Suffering
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg has urged the people of God under his pastoral care to prioritize love and care for the vulnerable and the suffering if the Season of Creation 2025 is to be realized.
Ahead of Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, Cardinal Brislin in South Africa, Youths Share Motivation for Holiness
Ahead of the Sunday, September 7 scheduled canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a Cardinal in South Africa and Catholic youths under the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) have shared how the soon-to-be world’s first Millennial Saint inspires them to holiness.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints South Africa’s Cardinal Brislin to Vatican Dicastery for the Clergy
Pope Leo XIV has appointed members to the Vatican Dicastery for the Clergy, including Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa.
Cardinal Brislin Lauds Sacrifice of Catholic Priests Forced Out of South Africa amid Foreigners’ Visa Woes
The President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), Stephen Cardinal Brislin, has expressed his spiritual closeness with foreign Priests who have been forced out of South Africa on alleged expiry of their visas.
Suspension of South Africa’s Police Minister Linked to Criminal Gangs “step in the right direction”: Cardinal
The leadership of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has lauded President Cyril Ramaphosa for suspending the country’s Police Minister accused for having links with criminal gangs.
“We should become a Samaritan Church”: Southern African Catholic Bishops Solicit Help for Flood Victims
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have extended their spiritual solidarity with the victims of the recent devastating floods in the country’s Eastern Cape Province and appealed for generous donations to help realize an outreach program.
Catholic Youths in South African Archdiocese Urged to “have the courage” to Follow God’s Calling
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has urged youths in his Metropolitan See to recognize in their hearts and courageously respond to God’s invitation to a life of purpose and service, which is grounded in a personal relationship with Him through faith in the person of Jesus Christ.
Gift of Tongues on Pentecost Day Extends to Bridging “cultural, national differences”: Cardinal in South Africa
The gift of tongues witnessed on Pentecost Day is not only as a symbol of unity through diverse languages but also as a divine call to transcend differences based on culture, including nationality and tribe, Stephen Cardinal Brislin of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg has said
Testimony of South Africa's Cardinal Elector on Pope Leo XIV's Election
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has shared his experience of the May 8 election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pontiff, describing the moment as “extraordinarily interesting.”
Ahead of Rome Trip for Conclave, South Africa's Cardinal Recalls Pope Francis’ Impact on All, “not just” on Catholics
As he prepares to leave for Rome to join other Cardinal Electors ahead of the Conclave for the election of a new Pope, Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has paid glowing tribute to late Pope Francis, recalling his impact on the people of God across the globe and “not just” on Catholics.
Abject Poverty, Abuse of Children among “many signs of a culture of death” in South Africa: Cardinal Brislin at Easter
In his 2025 Easter message, Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has decried the “culture of death”.
Lenten Season Opportunity to Be “conscious of pain of poverty, scandal of inequality”: Cardinal Brislin, South Africa
The Lenten Season offers an opportunity for the people of God to come to terms with the realities in their respective contexts, including the human challenges such as the inability to meet basic needs and the “scandal of inequality”, South Africa’s Stephen Cardinal Brislin has said.
“A most remarkable leader”: Cardinal in South Africa Applauds Pope Francis, Calls for Prayers for His Recovery
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa has called on the people of God to pray for Pope Francis’ recovery, pointing out the Holy Father’s moral and spiritual guidance in a troubled world.
Like Blessed Benedict Daswa, Let’s Foster “good values, morals” During 2025 Jubilee Year: South Africa’s Newest Cardinal
At the inauguration of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year in the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa, Stephen Cardinal Brislin has highlighted the “good values and morals” that the Blessed Benedict Daswa exemplified throughout his life, and urged the people of God to emulate him.
Poverty in South Africa Now “a scandal”, Must be Addressed: Country's Newest Cardinal Calls for Collaborative Approach
Stephen Cardinal Brislin has called for collective efforts to address poverty in South Africa, describing people’s rising levels of poverty in the country as “a scandal” that should not be normalized.
