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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You…
When you are used to having very little, anything more makes you feel like you have won the lottery. That is how we felt when the Archdiocese of Cape Town donated another 75 food parcels, besides the 80 that they have donated a few weeks ago, to help feed rural farm families on Middelpos and […]
Prayer and Reflection by Bishop Sylvester David OMI
Auxiliary Bishop Sylvester David offers his prayer and reflection for the people of the Archdiocese of Cape Town for today, Friday 15th May 2020, during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. It is also available on the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please also see below the text of his reflection, primarily […]
Pope calls for day of prayer and fasting
Pope Francis invites all the believers of all religions to unite together spiritually on 14 May 2020 in a day of prayer and fasting, to implore God to help humanity overcome the coronavirus pandemic.
The Future of Ministry in a Digital World
Have you registered for our upcoming training on ministry in a digital world? It is aimed at all leaders in ministry and will focus on why there is a need to continue our ministries online during and after this pandemic, the various options available for us to utilise, including for the data-conscious, potential content and […]
Feeding the hungry – the most viable form of ministry at this time
Attached below please find a special request from our auxiliary bishop, Bishop Sylvester David OMI, with regard to the Archdiocese of Cape Town food parcel campaign.
International Nurses Day 2020
12 May 2020 marks International Nurses Day. During this time of coronavirus we offer our thanks and our prayers for all nurses and medical professionals on the frontline battling this pandemic. Attached please see a letter from Archbishop William Slattery, on behalf of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
Prayer and Reflection by Archbishop Stephen Brislin
Archbishop Stephen Brislin offers his prayer and reflection for the people of the Archdiocese of Cape Town for today, Wednesday 13 May 2020, during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. It is also available on the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please also see below the text of his reflection, primarily for the […]
Laudato Si’ Week
In preparation for Laudato Si week, a conference was scheduled at the Christian Brothers Centre, Stellenbosch on Saturday 9 May 2020, but due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, an online conference replaced it. Christian Brother Terry Dowling gave a very valuable and informative presentation (see below). There is still time to sign up to Laudato Si week and […]
Letter from the South African Council of Churches
A General Pastoral Letter to the Churches from the Leaders of SACC Member Churches in COVID Time.
Mother’s Day reflection by Bishop Sylvester David OMI
Mothers’ Day. Reflection for 10th May 2020. This is based on a reflection I wrote a year ago in San Antonio. I think it is still applicable and have made a few adaptations. On 10th May we will celebrate Mother’s day. The commercial aspects which many of us like to thrash, actually do have their […]
Prayer and Reflection by Bishop Sylvester David OMI
Auxiliary Bishop Sylvester David offers his prayer and reflection for the people of the Archdiocese of Cape Town for today, Friday 8 May 2020, during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. It is also available on the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please also see below the text of his reflection, primarily […]
Confession in a time of coronavirus (revised)
Queries have been raised from some of the faithful in the Archdiocese about going to Confession during this time of lockdown, due to the coronavirus. Bishop Sylvester David responds, giving guidance in this comprehensive attachment.