News & Events
Bishop Edward Risi: South African Shepherd and Liturgical Leader Dies at 76
With deep sorrow the Archdiocese announces the passing of Bishop Edward Risi, OMI. We give thanks for his faithful ministry and his compassionate service to the People of God. We ask the clergy, religious and lay faithful to keep Bishop Risi in their prayers and to remember his family and the Oblate community during this […]
Mass for Deceased Clergy and Benefactors
The annual Mass for Deceased Clergy and Benefactors was held at St Michael’s, Rondebosch on Tuesday 25th November 2025. Below is the homily preached at the Mass, by Fr David de Caires e Freitas. Homily: The Freedom of the Bow Readings: Wisdom 3:1-9 | Psalm 23 | Romans 8:31-35, 37-39 | John 10:11-16 We gather […]
New Youth Chaplaincy Team
Mary: A bridge between Christianity and Islam
Welcome to the seventh meeting of the platform for theological dialogue and practical ethics. This dialogue is between Ustadah Iffat Rafeeq and Sr Constance O’Brien ISSM, at the Claremont Main Rd Masjid. All are welcome.
EWTN Interview with Cardinal Brislin
Cardinal Stephen Brislin is interviewed by EWTN on the Catholic Church in South Africa
Archdiocesan News 3 of 2025
In this final edition for the year: Laudato Si’ Movement – Raising Hope Conference in Italy, and COP30; The Cross and the Jubilee: A meeting place of Mercy and Freedom; Buckets of Love; Jubilee for Youth in Rome; Catholic Men’s Ministry weekend; Prayer and Life Workshops; Holy Childhood Masses for Schools and Parishes – Children […]
Christian-Muslim Dialogue: The Legacy of Pope Francis
All are invited to attend, in person or online, this 6th meeting of The Platform for Theological Dialogue and Practical Ethics called “Embracing Otherness: The Legacy of Pope Francis in Christian-Muslim Dialogue and the Call to Human Solidarity in Gaza. A joint venture by the Archdiocese of Cape Town and the Ahlul Bait Mosque Complex, […]
Jubilee Reflection on the Forgiveness of Sins
I BELIEVE IN THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS by Fr Stan Muyebe The tenth article of the Creed, “I believe in the forgiveness of sins,” articulates a profound and indispensable truth that lies at the very heart of Christian redemption. This declaration affirms not merely the possibility but the reality of divine mercy, made accessible to […]
Rosary Week and Procession
“We, the parish of Holy Trinity Matroosfontein, invite all in the diocese to come and join us from Monday, 6 October until Sunday 12 October for our annual parish rosary week and procession. See the poster below for the information for the week. As it is also the Jubilee year, the Central Deanery will be […]
A Jerusalem Voice for Justice
Please find the below statement, at the request of Cardinal Stephen Brislin. A Jerusalem Voice for Justice: an ecumenical witness for equality and a just peace in Palestine/Israel September 27, 2025 Occupation not PA harms Christians in Palestine On September 26, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New […]
Festival of Nations Mass
Please see the attached poster for details of the Festival of Nations Mass on Sunday 28 September 2025. Everyone is welcome!
Jubilee Celebration at Lansdowne
The Archdiocese of Cape Town celebrated a Jubilee Mass – as Pilgrims of Hope – at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Lansdowne on Sunday 14 September, Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It was a joyful celebration, highlighted by beautiful singing and liturgical dance. In his thought provoking homily, Bishop Sylvester David […]