Attached here is Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka’s August Newsletter, as well as a Pastoral Reflection titled The Many Layers of a Crisis: A Reflection on Violence Against African Foreign Nationals and its Deeper Causes
Newsletter August 2026
Reflec…

Please find a copy of Our Mission Newsletter for the 1st Quarter of 2026 from the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies.
Our Mission 1st Quarter 2026

Please read about this event, posted on the World Council of Churches website. World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay and the Presidium of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) met with H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the Republic of South Africa on 30 July 2026. The delegation included […]

The Jesuit Institute has just released three videos (an hour each), seeking to provide introductions to the Bible. The first one is a general introduction. The second is an introduction to the Pentateuch. The third is an introduction to the Historical Books. They hope to add another six introductions to cover the whole of the […]

On 9 July 2026, Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka delivered a public lecture in honour of Professor Barney Pityana at the East London Health Resource Centre. The lecture was titled: Improving Quality of Life for All – Unlocking the Potential of Every Person…

Attached below is Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka’s July Newsletter to all the people of the Archdiocese of Cape Town.
From the Heart July 2026 2

Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka, writing from Rome, has asked that the attached letter be circulated as widely as possible, ahead of the National Shutdown tomorrow, 30th June 2026.
Care for fellow parishioners and employees of other countries

Attached below is a letter from the Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, regarding Threats of Violence Against Vulnerable Communities. Bishop Sylvester David has asked that this be shared far and wide.
20260626 OTP Letter to the religious leaders signed AW

Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka, accompanied by Bishop Sylvester David OMI, are on their way to Rome, where Archbishop Sipuka will receive the Pallium from Pope Leo XIV on 29 June 2026. The Mass will be broadcast on the Vatican Media YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@VaticanNewsEN Our prayers and best wishes accompany him at this special time. Please […]

Yesterday, 17 June 2026, Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka, as president of the Southern African Council of Churches (SACC), addressed President Cyril Ramaphosa on the issue of aggression and violence against African foreign nationals. Below is his opening address. Above is a photo of the delegation, taken in front of the Union Buildings in Pretoria. OPENING ADDRESS […]