A true bishop always stays close to his people, protecting them from “wolves” and from losing their way, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Bishops Must Protect their People From Danger Read Post »
Altar servers at St Augustine’s parish in Beaconsfield, Kimberley, celebrated the Easter Vigil with Bishop Abel Gabuza. (Back) Bishop Gabuza
Altar Servers – St Augustine’s Parish, Beaconsfield, Kimberley Read Post »
The week leading to Pentecost is the Week for Prayer for Christian Unity. I encourage our parishes and communities to try and reach out to other Christians and to open their doors to them for ecumenical experiences.
Why Christians Must Seek Unity Read Post »
At a workshop for Witbank diocese youth ministry leaders, Bishop Joe Sandri stressed the importance of recognising the youth, and possibly having them lead Mass once a month.
Give Youth a Liturgical Role Read Post »
Pope Francis has asked Cardinal Wilfrid Napier to continue serving indefinitely as archbishop of Durban, two years after the cardinal submitted his resignation on reaching the age of 75, as required by canon law.
Pope asks Cardinal Napier to Stay on in Durban Read Post »
The Roman Catholic Church extends sincere sympathies to the Madikizela and Mandela families on the passing of the matriarch, Nomzama
Bishops: Catholic Church Extends Condolences to the Families of Mama Madikizela Mandela Read Post »
Bishop Abel Gabuza of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference’s Justice and Peace Commission (J&P) has called on the new minister of mineral resources to prioritise environmental challenges associated with mining, especially the protection of water against the pursuit of short-term economic gains in the mining industry.
Bishop Abel Gabuza Warns on Water for Mining Read Post »
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference has prepared a discussion guide parishes can use to have a conversation on race and economic inequality, with the aim of collecting stories and publishing them.
Justice & Peace Want Your Stories! Read Post »
Pope Francis has appointed a South African-trained priest as the bishop of Keetmanshoop, Namibia, to succeed Bishop Phillip Pollitzer, who retired last year.
New Bishop for Namibia! Read Post »
