News & Events
Address by Bishop Sylvester David OMI on the transfer of Cardinal Stephen Brislin
The address was given at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council meeting on 9 November 2024. “There is an appointed time for everything” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). On 28 October 2024, we received the news of the transfer of Cardinal Brislin from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Although such transfers are part of Church life, the news left us with […]
Transfer of Cardinal Brislin – and other appointments
It was announced yesterday, 28th October 2024, that Pope Francis has transferred Cardinal Stephen Brislin to Johannesburg as Metropolitan Archbishop. Please see the letter below from the SACBC Secretary General, as well as the letter from the Cardinal’s office regarding other Archdiocesan transfers and appointments. LETTER FROM THE CARDINAL’S OFFICE LETTER FROM THE SACBC SECRETARY […]
ECUMENICAL ECO-BISHOPS AND SENIOR CHURCH LEADERS CONFERENCE
46 bishops and senior church leaders, together with the new Climate Commission of the South African Council of Churches and Youth Climate Activists, gathered for a historic “Eco-bishops” Conference last week in Noordhoek, Cape Town. The leaders were from 11 denominations and came from South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini and Botswana. The Conference was organised by […]
YEAR OF PRAYER 2024 – TEACH US TO PRAY – PRAYER COURSE
We are thrilled to announce the new PRAYER COURSE “LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY” developed for YEAR OF PRAYER 2024 in preparation for the Jubilee year next year. Click HERE to find a letter about the course from Fr Zane Godwin (Vicar for Pastoral Development) and Fr Chiedza Chimhanda SJ (Archdiocese Evangelisation Co-ordinator). Please click […]
The Catholic Bookshop has moved
The Catholic Bookshop has moved alongside the Archdiocesan Chancery at No 14 Bouquet Street, Cape Town. This is a short distance from where we were before and should be easy to find. Please see the map below. Though our address is different, our telephone number 021 465 5904 and our email address sales@catholicbookshop.co.za will stay […]
Creation Grace
As we end this Season of Creation, Bishop Sylvester David has asked that we continue to keep creation foremost in our minds throughout the year by using the Creation Grace (before or after meals) below.
Cardinal urges all to Pray Fervently for Peace
As we remember “the horrifying events of October 7th and the violent aftermath… it is imperative that we, as Christians, commit ourselves to fervent prayer for peace and to work for justice.”
World Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees 2024
On Sunday 29 September 2024 we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees. The theme is “God Walks with his People”. Please see below an introductory letter from Cardinal Stephen Brislin, a message from Pope Francis, a message from the SACBC Liaison for Migrants and Refugees Bishop Kizito, a special prayer by […]
Papal Nuncio’s address to the Joint Witness meeting
Below is the address by Archbishop Henryk Jagodziński, Papal Nuncio to Southern Africa, to the Joint Witness session of the Bishops and the Major Religious Superiors of the SACBC region, at Emseni in Benoni, on 17 September 2024.
Radio Veritas Season of Creation Webinar
Radio Veritas invites you to join this scheduled Zoom meeting for the Radio Veritas 2024 Season of Creation Webinar (see flyer below) Time: Sep 17, 2024 16:00 SAST Harare, Pretoria Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89595320506?pwd=2oOiij9YsG8v95jNasQGUXlEhpTLaK.1 Meeting ID: 895 9532 0506 Passcode: 009116
Archdiocesan News 3 of 2024
IN THIS BUMPER EDITION: Feedback on the Parish Culture Survey 2024; Diaconate Ordination; Together for Creation Youth Night & Youth Hike; Latest visitors to ‘the Red Carpet’; Little Sisters say fond farewell to Cape Town; Consecration of Fransalian Associates; The Vocational River and noises of discernment; Catering for Youth and Confirmation Groups at CBC Stellenbosch; […]
Statement by SA Jews for a Free Palestine
South African Jews for a Free Palestine held a picket at the Cape Town Holocaust and Genocide Centre on 10 August 2024. Their statement subsequent to the protest can be accessed on the following link. https://sajfp.org.za/statement-on-sajfp-picket-at-the-cape-town-holocaust-and-genocide-centre-cthgc/