The Archdiocese of Cape Town mourns the sudden passing of Fr Nkululeko Qokolo: 23/08/1979–11/09/2026. Please receive this notice from Bishop Sylvester David OMI.
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Season of Creation
Just a reminder of the various events taking place during the Season of Creation in our Archdiocese.
The full list of events are here: https://sites.google.com/view/cape-town-living-water
or (scan the QR code in the poster with your mobile device)
Newsletter from Archbishop Sipuka
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ
Please receive Archbishop Sipuka’s September 2026 newsletter, attached below.
The Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on the 2026 Municipal Elections
A time to renew the spirit of the common good in our politics and in our daily lives.
Please see the letter below.
A Newsletter and a Reflection from Archbishop Sipuka
Attached here is Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka’s August Newsletter, as well as a Pastoral Reflection titled The Many Layers of a Crisis: A Reflection on Violence Against African Foreign Nationals and its Deeper Causes
Our Mission Newsletter
Please find a copy of Our Mission Newsletter for the 1st Quarter of 2026 from the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies.
Archdiocesan News 2 of 2026
IN THIS EDITION: Archbishop receives the pallium; Cape Town Book launch of the Apostolic Nuncio; Youth Leaders Empower Conference; Youth Deanery activities; Youth Day 2026; Thriving After Divorce; Kolping Society news; Kolbe House Warden vacancy; APC pics; Parish Alive working with new Parish Leadership Teams; Liturgical Ministry Training; Symphony for the Suffering of the Innocents; World Day of Prayer for Creation; Trinity Vestments; Catholic Schools’ News; Caritas helps strengthen social outreach in parishes; A Century of Faith: Holy Trinity Matroosfontein celebrates 100 years of Faith and Service; Engaged Encounter and Marriage Encounter; Vocations: There’s no place like home; How to start a J+P group; St Joseph’s Children’s Hospital name change; and much more!
WCC Delegation meet with President Ramaphosa
Please read about this event, posted on the World Council of Churches website.
World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay and the Presidium of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) met with H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the Republic of South Africa on 30 July 2026. The delegation included Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka, as President of the South African Council of Churches.
Introduction to the Bible – A Series by the Jesuit Institute
The Jesuit Institute has just released three videos (an hour each), seeking to provide introductions to the Bible. The first one is a general introduction. The second is an introduction to the Pentateuch. The third is an introduction to the Historical Books. They hope to add another six introductions to cover the whole of the Bible: Wisdom Books, Prophets, Gospel, New Testament History (Acts), New Testament Wisdom (Epistles), and finally, New Testament Prophecy (Revelation). These introductions will be published as booklets by the Jesuit Institute South Africa.
Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka has asked that the series be published on our website. The first three videos are below:
1. Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ipzmGK6VsM
2. Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HKfNLjP7Fs
3. Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLCvRffVHp4
Public Address in Honour of Professor Barney Pityana
On 9 July 2026, Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka delivered a public lecture in honour of Professor Barney Pityana at the East London Health Resource Centre. The lecture was titled: Improving Quality of Life for All – Unlocking the Potential of Every Person through Equity and Opportunity.