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Catholic Church in South Africa
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of South African Diocese, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Pius Mlungisi Dlungwane of the Catholic Diocese of Mariannhill in South Africa and appointed his successor.
Catholic Commission in Mozambique to Shift Attention to Migrants in Planned Workshops
After the 2014 launch of a national campaign to raise awareness about the scourge of human trafficking in Mozambique, the Episcopal Commission for Migrants, Refugees and Displaced Persons (CEMIRDE) of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) will hold workshops on human trafficking during the month of October in South Africa, an official has said.
Catholic Church in South Africa Offering Counseling, Emotional Support to Mudslide Victims
Jagersfontein community members affected by the mudslide reportedly triggered by the collapse of a tailings dam wall are devastated and traumatized, the Parish Priest of Kriste Morena Catholic Church of South Africa’s Bloemfontein Archdiocese who has been providing counseling and emotional support to the victims has said.
Southern Africa’s Synodal Process an Opportunity to Discuss “new way of being”: Official
The Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said that the Synodal process in the three countries of the Conference, Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa, allowed people an opportunity to gather together to discuss “a new way of being”.
King Charles III Should Follow “in the footsteps of his mother”: South African Cardinal
The Cardinal in South Africa has underlined the need for new King of the United Kingdom to follow in the footsteps of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed on September 8.
South African Archbishop Lauds Christian Brothers for Instilling “life values” in Learners
The Archbishop of Pretoria Archdiocese in South Africa has lauded members of the Congregation of Christian Brothers (CFC) for not only imparting academic lessons but also teaching “life values” to those enrolled in their learning institutions.
South African Catholic Bishop Calls for “new pastoral model” in Reaching Out to Migrants
The Catholic Bishop at the helm of South Africa’s Rustenburg Diocese has called for a “new pastoral model” in assisting migrants in his Episcopal See and in the country.
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.
Be “an example the whole flock can follow”: Archbishop in South Africa to New Bishop
The newly consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of South Africa’s Pretoria Archdiocese has been encouraged to live his Episcopal Ministry in a manner that inspires the people of God.
Avoid “personality clashes”: Catholic Archbishop in South Africa to Priests and Deacons
There is need to foster for mutual respect and collaboration between Deacons and Priests in the Catholic Church, shunning “personality clashes” the 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.
Educate Youth about Migration: Bishop in South Africa to Migrants’ Home Countries
There need for countries where migrants come from to educate young people about migration, the Bishop overseeing the Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees department of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said.
Catholic Church in South Africa Seeking Justice for Victims of Corporate Abuse
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is working to ensure that victims of human rights violations perpetrated by powerful multinational corporations in the country get justice.
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”.
Catholic Bishops Call for “more robust measures” to Address South Africa’s Cost of Living
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have called on members of the government in South Africa to set aside political differences and put in place “more robust measures” to address the high cost of living, unemployment, and the gap between the rich and the poor that they say is widening.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Deliberating Creation of “Missionary Commission”
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are deliberating on the possibility of establishing a Missionary Commission aimed at creating awareness about “the missionary mandate of all the baptized”.
Rise in Crime in South Africa Impeding Service to Refugee Women, Children: Catholic Nun
The rise in levels of crime in South Africa is impeding the efforts of a Catholic entity in the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg to reach out to refugee women and children, a Catholic Nun has said.
Stop Working in Silos, Archbishop in South Africa Urges Pastoral Agents
The Catholic Archbishop at South Africa’s Pretoria Archdiocese has urged pastoral agents in his Metropolitan See to stop working in silos, and instead operate in “a coordinated manner” to optimally reach out to the needy.
Catholic Women in South Africa Promoting Rainwater Harvesting amid Scarcity
As parts of South Africa face water scarcity, a group of lay Catholic women led by a retired nurse are running rainwater harvesting projects to promote access to water by rural communities served by the Archdiocese of Pretoria.
Bishops in South Africa Urged to Create “parish” Caritas to Enhance “authentic charity”
There is need for Catholic Bishops in South Africa to establish Caritas offices at the level of Parishes in their respective Episcopal Sees, a Bishop in the country has said.
