News and Events
Bishops condemn Mosque Attack in Verulam
“We heard with great shock and sadness of the attack on the Imam Hussein Mosque in Verulam, Durban and the tragic killing of an imam and the injury of two other people. On behalf of the Catholic Church in Southern Africa, we offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of the […]
Statement on Gaza Strip Massacre
Attached is a statement by Archbishop Stephen Brislin, Archbishop of Cape Town, on the massacre in the Holy Land.
Live Streaming of Chrism Mass on YouTube
The Chrism Mass at Corpus Christi, Wynberg will be streamed live on the videographer Max Bosanquet’s YouTube channel on Thursday 29 March 2018. To watch the Mass live from your home, click HERE. The link will only appear once the Mass goes live at 10 a.m.
Stand up against Racism – Resources from the SACBC
Dear People of God The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is much aware of the problem of Racism which is still affecting the unity of our country, even after 20 years of democracy. The Catholic Church is determined to stand up against the problem and totally uproot it. There is no way that the […]
SACBC Statement on SONA
STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS The Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference heartily welcomes the State of the Nation Address delivered by His Excellency the President Cyril Ramaphosa. We are particularly happy with the emphasis on Unity, Ethical Leadership, and the total equality of all citizens. The intention to reduce poverty and youth unemployment, improve education […]
Other Statements on Zuma Resignation
Please see further statements/commentary by the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office and the Jesuit Institute on the Zuma Resignation.
Lenten Regulations 2018
Attached please see the Regulations from the Archdiocese of Cape Town for Lent 2018, Holy Days of Obligation, Catechetical Instruction, On-going Formation and Marriage
Statement on the Resignation of President Zuma
Statement by Archbishop Stephen Brislin, President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, on the resignation of Jacob Zuma as the President of South Africa.
Welcome to the Archdiocese of Cape Town.
As the Archbishop of the Mother City of South Africa, of the first ecclesiastical territory to be established in Southern Africa (1818), I welcome you to this website.
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If you have discovered this page by accident, you are especially welcome and I hope you will find it of some value and maybe help you to understand how the Catholic Church in Cape Town is trying to serve the community and so bring it closer to the Lord.
With my very sincere and best wishes
+Stephen Brislin
ARCHBISHOP OF CAPE TOWN