Archdiocese of Cape Town

Cape Town is commonly known as the Mother City of South Africa, and is the first ecclesiastical territory to be established in Southern Africa (1818). You are most welcome to this website. It is hoped that it will inform you and provide you with any information you may require regarding this segment of the Catholic Church.
We also provide links to other websites which might interest you. If you require any information not included here, email us and we will do what we can to help.
If you have discovered this page by accident, you are especially welcome and we hope you will find it of some value and maybe help you to understand how the Catholic Church in Cape Town is trying to serve the community and so bring it closer to the Lord.

The see of the Archdiocese of Cape Town is currently vacant.

We have a dedicated website for Jubilee Year 2025. Please visit it by following the link below:

Jubilee Year Parish Tree Planting Initiative

As part of Jubilee 2025, and as Pilgrims of Hope, all parishes are invited to plant a tree during Lent. For further information on this please contact Berni Crewe-Brown on 082 855 5582 or bcb.laudatosi@gmail.com

Archdiocesan News 1 of 2025

HOT OFF THE DIGITAL PRESS: Our first edition of 2025 features the following: Jubilee Inauguration Mass for the Archdiocese of Cape Town; Cardinal Brislin’s installation as Archbishop of Johannesburg and the Taking Possession of his Cathedral of Christ the King; Youth Leaders’ Empower Conference; Parish Alive Summit 2025; Farewell Mass for Cardinal Stephen Brislin; A […]

Liturgical Dance Workshop

Part 1 of this workshop at Welcome Estate is for Parish group leaders and their assistants. RSVP Thelicia on 082 818 4702.

Ministers of Hospitality Training

Those involved in the Hospitality/ Ushering/ Wardens ministry and haven’t already received archdiocesan training are encouraged to join. Please RSVP via the link or click on the image below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchDhP1X6_axj0onnppY116m290MGlIeNdv-bKwUczPVWb-xw/viewform

Proclaimers of the Word Workshop

All Proclaimers of the Word are welcome to attend our upcoming workshop. Please follow the link or click on the image below for more information and to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJeG9ZZo-puS_0ApjejH-rXZfnjB8j7IdTN0mo_YQTFzgIsg/viewform

Interview with Cardinal Stephen Brislin on Pope Francis

Newzroom Afrika’s Linda Mnisii interviews Cardinal Stephen Brislin after a special Mass celebrated for Pope Francis at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Johannesburg

A Time of Renewal and Reparation – a Lenten reflection by Cardinal Stephen Brislin

Words of inspiration from Cardinal Stephen Brislin as we prepare for the Season of Lent.

SACBC Lenten Reflection for the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’

Attached below please see the reflections for Lent from the SACBC, in English and in Xhosa.

Prayers for Pope Francis

Please see the following letter from Fr Robert Bissell regarding prayers for Pope Francis at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Liturgical Music Training

All involved in the music ministry are encouraged to attend. Please register by clicking on the image below, and share with your groups.

Spiritual Accompaniment Course

The Spiritual Accompaniment Course, starting on Saturday 1st March, is a valuable opportunity to explore how we can better accompany our young people – and, in truth, all parishioners – on their faith journey, while also deepening your own spiritual growth. Please register here and share this with anyone who may benefit. https://forms.gle/SrF3swMADXxf5Wgv5 Should you […]

Empower Conference

For leaders in Youth Ministry. For more information about the Empower Conference, and to register, please click on the image below.

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