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Archdiocese of Johannesburg
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.
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.
Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year an Occasion for Catholics to Renew “faith, way of life”: Archbishop in South Africa
The Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is an opportunity for Catholics to deepen their faith and align their lives with the teachings of Jesus Christ, Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale has said.
“A historical figure”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa Hails Retired Archbishop’s Service to the Church
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has commended the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg for his commitment to the Church, describing him as “a historical figure” for the entire Church.
“It will be painful to leave them”: South Africa’s Newest Cardinal Reacts to His Transfer from Cape Town Archdiocese
It is with a heavy heart that South Africa’s newest Cardinal, Stephen Cardinal Brislin, has accepted his transfer from Cape Town Catholic Archdiocese to the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg.
Pope Francis Transfers South Africa’s Newest Cardinal from Cape Town to Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese
Pope Francis has transferred Stephen Cardinal Brislin, who has been at the helm of Cape Town Catholic Archdiocese in South Africa to the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg.
Catholic Bishops in South Africa Urged to Raise Awareness on Femicide in Annual Pastoral Letters
Archbishop Joseph Buti Tlhagale of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg in South Africa is advocating for an annual pastoral letter from Bishops to raise public awareness about crimes targeting women in the country.
“Accelerate efforts towards eradication of statelessness”: Catholic Archbishop to Stakeholders in Southern Africa
Archbishop Joseph Buti Tlhagale of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg has called upon stakeholders in Southern Africa, including religious leader and civil society entities, to speed up the process of addressing the challenge of “statelessness” once and for all.
Pope Francis Lauds Archbishop in South Africa Marking Episcopal Jubilee for His “energetic involvement” in Ministry
Pope Francis has acknowledged with appreciation the 25-year Episcopal ministry of South African Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale.
Catholic Commission Promoting “environmental justice” in Southern African Archdiocese
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.
Catholic South African Twins Singing to Bring the “light of Christ” to the World
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.
Denounce “crimes against women, children” in Families, Archbishop Urges South Africans
There is need to denounce and expose persons behind violence in families, including “crimes against women and children,” the Catholic Archbishop of South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese has said.
Social Media a Factor in “mental health issues” Among South Africa’s Youth: Pastoral Agent
Regular access to social media forums is a factor in mental health challenges among the youth in South Africa’s Ennerdale Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg, the pastoral agent for the Mental Health Ministry (MHM) has said.
Seek Mary’s Intercession to End “scourge of oppressing women”: Archbishop in South Africa
The Catholic Archbishop of South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese has called on the people of God in his Episcopal See to seek the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to end violence against women, “especially by those who claim to love them”.
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.
On World Refugee Day, South African Archbishop Calls on Host Nations to Be “welcoming”
On annual World Refugee Day observed on June 20, the Catholic Archbishop of Johannesburg in South Africa has called on host nations to incorporate international laws in their policies about refugees and foster “practices of welcoming” them.
At Easter, Humanity is “restored to image, likeness of God”: Archbishop in South Africa
The celebration of Easter commemorates the event that restored humanity’s image and likeness of God that had been established at creation and lost with the original sin, a Catholic Archbishop in South Africa has said.
Newly Launched Book Narrates Missionary Service to Refugee Women in Johannesburg: Editor
The editor of the book, “Bienvenu Shelter: 20 Years of Welcoming, Caring and Empowering”, has said that the publication provides insight into the ministry of the Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo, the Scalabrinians, with refugee women and their children in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg.
Theme of Synodality “breath of fresh air” to Migrants, Refugees: South African Archbishop
The theme of the Synod on Synodality is a relief for those on the move including the refugees and migrants for they have a chance to participate and be heard, a Catholic Archbishop in South Africa has said.
Consider Refugees, Migrants “new missionary territory,” South African Archbishop Says
The Archbishop of South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese has expressed concern about the difficult lives of refugees and migrants, especially their challenging search for settlement, and suggested that the vulnerable group be considered “a new missionary territory”.
