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Catholic Church in South Africa
Appointment of Women to Vatican Dicastery an “important development”: South African Nun
An official of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has lauded Pope Francis' decision to appoint three women to the Dicastery of Bishops, and described the move as an “important development” in the history of the Catholic Church.
Late South African Anti-Apartheid Activist Eulogized as “face of multi-cultural diversity”
The Archbishop of Johannesburg Archdiocese has eulogized the late South African anti-apartheid activist, Yasmin Jessie Duarte, as the “face of multi-cultural diversity”.
Pope Francis Appoints National Major Seminary Rector in South Africa Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of St. John Vianney National Major Seminary the Auxiliary Bishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pretoria in South Africa.
South Africans “have right to be protected”: Catholic Bishops to State after Shootings
Following last weekend shootings in multiple South African taverns, Catholic Bishops in the country are calling on the government to provide security to South Africans.
Catholic School in South Africa to Offer “fulltime primary education” for Refugee Children
Refugee children in Johannesburg, South Africa, are set to have access their primary education in a schedule that matches other learning institutions in the country, the principal of a Catholic School in the African country has said.
Church Leaders in South Africa Bemoan “disrespect for human life” after Taverns Shootings
Church leaders in South Africa have bemoaned what they call “wanton disrespect for life” following the July 9 shootings at two taverns in South African towns some 500 kms apart that reportedly left at least 19 people killed and many more injured.
New Book Honors Catholic Missionary Priest Murdered in Pretoria, South Africa: Author
Late Fr. Michael D’Annucci whose missionary life in Pretoria, South Africa, was abruptly cut short following a car hijacking incident in 2001 has been honored in a new book that seeks to make known “the message” the late Catholic Priest wanted to communicate, the author of the book has said.
Bishop in South Africa Laments Rotating Outage, Says Call for Resignations “makes sense”
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has lamented rotating outage in the country, a situation that is characterized with the halting of electricity supply for non-overlapping periods of time over different parts of the Southern African nation.
“We are emotionally drained”: South African Archbishop after Missing Priest Found Dead
The Catholic Archbishop of Durban in South Africa is seeking spiritual solidarity after his Priest, Fr. Bheki Monamoholo Motloung, who was reported missing since Pentecost Sunday, June 5 was found dead.
Disregard “unofficial” Reports on Missing Priest: Catholic Archbishop in South Africa
The Archbishop of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese has cautioned against unofficial reports, “especially those distributed on social media”, on Fr. Bheki Monamoholo Motloung who has been missing since Pentecost Sunday, June 5.
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.
Church Leaders in South Africa “grieve” Over Local Tavern Tragedy, Urge Focus on Lessons
Church leaders in South Africa are grieving with family members of the victims of the Enyobeni Tavern, a nightclub in the South African city of East London in Eastern Cape where 21 teenagers lost their lives in the early hours of Sunday, June 26.
Catholic Entity among CSOs Asking South African President to Speak to African Crises at G7
Dennis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), an entity of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, is among the over 40 African-based and International Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) calling on the President of South Africa to speak to crises in Africa at the group of world’s seven richest countries, popularly known as G7.
Workshops on Migration in Southern Africa Addressing Plight of Migrants: Official
Ongoing workshops on migration in Southern Africa are addressing the plight of migrants and refugees in the African region, seeking “a coordinated and effective response” to the challenges people of the move face, a Catholic Priest has said.
To Find Missing South African Priest, Archbishop Seeks St. Anthony of Padua Intercession
The Archbishop of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese has asked the people of God to seek the intercession of St. Anthony of Padua, the patron saint for the recovery of lost items, to locate Fr. Bheki Monamoholo Motloung who has been missing since Pentecost Sunday, June 5.
After Vandalism Experience at South African Parish, Catholic Priest Urges Vigilance
The Parish Priest of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish of Johannesburg Archdiocese, which was vandalized last week, has called on his colleagues to be vigilant and to “beef-up security “ in their respective Parishes.
On Youth Day in South Africa, Catholic Bishop Calls for Bravery among Young People
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has, on the occasion of the annual National Youth Day, encouraged young people to foster the virtue of bravery.
On Youth Day in South Africa, Catholic Bishop Emphasizes Need to Listen to Young People
On the occasion of the annual National Youth Day in South Africa marked on June 16, a Catholic Bishop in the country has underscored the need for youth Chaplains, Parish Priests, and the adult Laity to accompany young people, listening to them.
Newly Ordained South African Bishop Urged to Reach Out to Those “haunted by sins of past”
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has called on the new Local Ordinary of the country’s Kokstad Diocese to live his Episcopal ministry by giving hope to those “haunted by the mistakes and sins of the past.”
Catholic Women in Southern Africa Seeking Access to Papal Encyclicals, Pastoral Letters
Members of Catholic Women Associations in the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are asking the leadership of the Episcopal Conferences in the region to work toward improving access to “Pope’s encyclicals or pastoral letters”.
