Author Archive: Archdiocese of Cape Town

Southern African Bishops reaffirm communion with Pope Leo XIV – Interview

The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) reaffirmed its full communion and unity with the Holy Father following a joint statement by the Bishops in response to remarks made by Donald Trump concerning Pope Leo XIV. https://sacbc.org.za/we-support-him-a… Speaking on eNCA (DStv Channel 403), SACBC Secretary General, Fr Hugh O’Connor, unpacked the Bishops’ position and reflected on the importance of unity within the Church.

SACBC statement on Trump social media post

Cardinal Stephen Brislin has spoken out strongly against the US president’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV. Please see his article in the Daily Maverick titled “Speaking truth to power – why the Catholic Church won’t be silenced by Trump” at: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-04-13-speaking-truth-to-power-why-the-catholic-church-wont-be-silenced-by-trump/?dm_source=blocks-list-item&dm_medium=card-link&dm_campaign=inform&utm_campaign=Post-1612&utm_medium=email&utm_source=first-thing

Please also see below the SACBC statement by Bishop Thulani Mbuyisa, chariperson of the SACBC Justice and Peace Commission, as well an interview with Fr Hugh O’Connor, Secretary General of the SACBC – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sheB3e0h988

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Archdiocesan News 1 of 2026

IN THIS EDITION: Joy and Jubilation as Cape Town welcomes Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka; The Shepherd’s Return – a reflection; Parish Alive Summit 2026; Youth: Formed to Lead, Sent to Serve; Youth Empower Conference 2026; From the Heart (of our new Archbishop); Ministry Training; Installation picture spread; isiXhosa opening revival opens hearts and brings healing; News from our Catholic Schools’ Office; Walking with Christ behind bars; Focus on Marriage and Family Life; Retrouvaille – weekend for struggling marriages; St Joseph’s Home: a little girl with a big fighting spirit; Daughters of St Anne’s Back-to-School initiative; The Gospel according to Pickled Fish; Evangelization – the Response to a Call; Grassy Park’s Tower of Hope; SAPS Corruption – Misfortune or Carelessness?

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Statement on the Installation of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Town

Please see below a letter from the desk of our Auxiliary Bishop, Sylvester David OMI, on the installation of His Excellency Sithembele Sipuka as Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Town.

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Joy and Jubilation as Cape Town welcomes Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka

At his installation as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cape Town, Archbishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka outlined a pastoral vision centred on unity, synodality, and mission, urging the Church and society to confront divisions and work intentionally toward reconciliation.

In his 14 March 2026 address to thousands of faithful gathered at Grandwest Arena in Goodwood, Cape Town, the new archbishop began… READ MORE HERE

(Article courtesy of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference Communications Office)

Loads more images to come in the next edition of the Archdiocesan News.