Presidential Statements on Archbishop Brislin’s appointment as Cardinal

Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) president and bishop of Mthatha, Bishop Sithembele Sipuka, issued a statement on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference congratulating Archbishop Brislin on his appointment as Cardinal, assuring him of our prayers of support.

President Cyril Ramaphosa also warmly congratulates Archbishop Brislin, in a statement issued on the Government website.

Both statements can be found below.

https://www.gov.za/speeches/president-congratulates-cardinal-elect-stephen-brislin-11-jul-2023-0000#:~:text=%E2%80%9CHis%20nomination%20is%20cause%20for,diversity%2C%20with%20deep%20devotion