News & Events
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.
Prayer and Reflection from Archbishop Stephen Brislin
Archbishop Stephen Brislin offers his prayer and reflection for the people of the Archdiocese of Cape Town for today, Wednesday 6 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.
Fr Noel Rucastle appointed Bishop of Oudtshoorn Diocese
Fr Noel was born in Upington and raised in Kimberley. He was ordained to the priesthood on 14 July 2000 in the Archdiocese of Cape Town. He is currently serving in the parish of Our Lady of Fatima, Bellville, Cape Town. During his twenty years as a priest he also served at the following parishes: Corpus […]
Newsletter from the Archbishop’s office
Attached below please find newsletter 3 of 2020 from the Archbishop’s office, plus Marian prayers for the month of May in English, Xhosa and Afrikaans.
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 1st 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.