News & Events
WARNING: Con Artist
It has been reported on a number of occasions (since November 2019) that a man is going around to parishes and church institutions with the purposes of soliciting money from them. He is young, of portly build, and goes by different names. He appears to be quite familiar with, or knows a lot about the […]
CWD Buckets of Love
Volunteers were hard at work to make sure that those less fortunate had something to celebrate over the Christmas Season. Here are some pictures of the CWD campaign in motion.
Dominique Yon appointed to the Vatican International Youth Advisory Body
On Sunday 24th November 2019, the Feast of Christ the King, the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life established an International Youth Advisory Body. 20 young people from around the globe were chosen to be part of the body. Ms Dominique Yon, the assistant to the Youth Chaplain in the Archdiocese of Cape Town, is one […]
Media Statement regarding St Timothy’s, Tafelsig
Please see below a media statement by Archbishop Stephen Brislin regarding recent events in the parish of St Timothy’s, Tafelsig. [gview file=”http://adct.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Media-Statement-31-Oct-2019.pdf”]
Archdiocesan News 4 of 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: Taizé Pilgrimage of Trust; Youth Chaplaincy news; a CWD good news story; Dedication the key to success; Cardinal Napier launches book in Cape Town; CWD Buckets of Love appeal; the Sense of a Goose; Catechetics Festival; Alpha impacts lives and changes hearts; Third Catholic Schools’ Congress. NEW: From the Book – a […]
A Brief History of the Capuchins in Southern Africa
On 20 October 2019 the Capuchins celebrated 90 years of presence and ministry in South Africa. Below is a brief history, written by Fr Sean Cahill OFMCap. [gview file=”http://adct.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BRIEF-HISTORY-OF-THE-CAPUCHIN-PRESENCE-IN-SOUTH-AFRICA.pdf”]
Vacancy at Archdiocese of Cape Town
The position of Accountant has become available at the Archdiocese of Cape Town. Please see advert below for further details and requirements. [gview file=”http://adct.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/accountant-position-1.pdf”]
Extraordinary Mission Month 2019
Pope Francis has requested that an Extraordinary Missionary Month be celebrated in October. Please see Archbishop Stephen Brislin’s letter in this regard. [gview file=”http://adct.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Extraordinary-Mission-Month-October-2019.pdf”]
Femicide is a crime against humanity
Please see below the statements made by the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Justice and Peace Commission and the Jesuit Institute, against Gender Based Violence. [gview file=”http://adct.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/femicide.pdf”] [gview file=”http://adct.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/gender-based-violence-crisis.pdf”]
Statements against public violence, thuggery and looting
Below are statements issued by the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), the Jesuit Institute and the Southern African Council of Churches (SACC) against the ongoing public violence and lawlessness in Johannesburg, Ekhuruleni and Pretoria [gview file=”http://adct.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Xenophobia-attacks-Media-Statement-03-September-2019.pdf”] “LEADERS: TAKE RESPONSIBILITY!” “What have you done? Your neighbour’s blood cries out to me from the ground!” (Genesis […]
Archdiocesan News 3 of 2019
Attached below please find the third edition of the Archdiocesan News for 2019: Auxiliary Bishop ordained for Cape Town; Ordinations to the Priesthood and Diaconate; Taizé Pilgrimage of Trust; Youth Forum 2019 at the Vatican; New Salesian skills training centre opens in Delft; St Clare turns 40; Honouring Madiba through prison ministry; New season of […]
Archbishop’s Ordination Homily
A number of people have requested Archbishop Stephen Brislin’s homily at the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Sylvester David OMI. Here it is below. HOMILY EPISCOPAL ORDINATION OF BISHOP SYLVESTER DAVID OMI It is indeed good to be here, as we gather together in celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection on the Day of the Lord. With […]