News & Events
Statement and Homilies on Pope Francis
Below is the SACBC Press Statement on the death of Pope Francis, Cardinal Stephen Brislin’s homily at the Archdiocese of Johannesburg memorial service for Pope Francis, Bishop Sipuka’s homily at the National Memorial Service, and Bishop Sylvester David’s homily at the ‘In Memoriam’ Mass for the Archdiocese of Cape Town on 30 April 2025. SACBC […]
Prayers for the Conclave
Please see below a Novena and prayers for the Conclave, beginning 7th May: https://guadalupeshrine.org/journal/conclave-novena/ Prayer for the Conclave Lord Jesus, Before leaving the scene of this world, you said to all the apostles: “I am with you always, until the end of the age.” We now feel your reassuring presence and are certain that you […]
In Memoriam Mass for Pope Francis at St Mary’s Cathedral
Please see the letter below from Fr Robert Bissell regarding the In Memoriam Mass for Pope Francis at St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday 30 April at 18.00.
Funeral Mass for Pope Francis – Live from the Vatican
This re-posting contains extra content of homilies and tributes to Pope Francis The Funeral of Pope Francis will take place tomorrow, Saturday, 26 April 2025 at 10:00 am (SA time) Join us in prayer for the Funeral Mass of Pope Francis from St Peter’s Basilica. The liturgical celebration will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, […]
Notice on the Funeral of Pope Francis
Below are the details of the funeral of Pope Francis, released by the Vatican.
Tributes and Interviews on the passing of Pope Francis
Many tributes have poured in to the Archdiocese of Cape Town upon the announcement of the passing of Pope Francis, and can be found below. As new tributes come in they will be added to this page. Announcement from the Vatican https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-04/pope-francis-dies-on-easter-monday-aged-88.html Various interviews from the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (Cardinal Stephen Brislin) https://www.vaticannews.va/en/podcast/english-for-africa/2025/04/english-africa-21-04-2025.html […]
Cardinal Stephen Brislin on the passing of Pope Francis
Interview with Cardinal Stephen Brislin on the passing of Pope Francis.
Announcement by Bishop Sylvester on the death of Pope Francis
All are welcome to attend a Mass for Pope Francis at St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday 23rd April at 12.00, to give thanks for our humble shepherd who touched the world with mercy and compassion. Eternal rest grant unto him O, Lord. May he rest in peace.
Pilgrims of Hope – Leading in the Spirit of Jubilee
“Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” John 21: 6 It was like a gathering of the clans on Saturday, 15 February. From across the whole of the Archdiocese of Cape Town PPC members came to the third annual Summit of Parish Alive. Nearly 500 people from […]
A Jerusalem Voice for Justice
Cardinal Stephen Brislin has requested that this communication from Fr David Neuhaus SJ, who is a member of the Christian ecumenical think tank of Jerusalemites, Jerusalem Voices for Justice, be communicated to all in our archdiocese, and beyond.
Parish Tree Planting Initiative for Jubilee 2025
A reminder about the Parish Tree Planting Initiative in the week of 10-17 April, for Jubilee 2025. All parishes are encouraged to advertise this initiative on their website.
Cardinal Brislin pics of installation and possession of Cathedral
CARDINAL BRISLIN INSTALLED AS ARCHBISHOP OF JOHANNESBURG: Cardinal Stephen Brislin was installed as Archbishop of Johannesburg at St Benedict’s College, Bedfordview on 25 January 2025. ABOVE LEFT: Papal Nuncio to South Africa, Archbishop Henryk Jagodzinski, presents the papal bull to the people. TAKING POSSESSION OF CATHEDRAL: ABOVE RIGHT: Cardinal Brislin kneels in prayer at the […]