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
Letter from the Premier
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 Sipuka to receive the Pallium from Pope Leo XIV
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 […]
Archbishop Sipuka’s address to President Ramaphosa
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 […]
Anti-Migrant Violence in SA – SACC President calls for Justice and Compassion
As anti-migrant sentiment and violence begins to rise in South Africa, SACC President, Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka, has issued a pastoral letter to all Member Churches and People of Goodwill, calling upon all to reject violence, seek justice, and treat all people with respect, compassion and dignity. A Pastoral Letter to the Member Churches and All […]
Bishops’ Statement on Violence against Migrants
Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference Pastoral Statement on Violence Against Migrants in South Africa Dear Sisters and Brothers, grace and peace to you. We, the Catholic Bishops of Southern Africa, speak at this critical moment with a deep sense of urgency and moral responsibility regarding the escalating tensions and violence involving migrants and non-nationals in […]
APC Meeting Pics
The first APC meeting with our new Archbishop was held at Immaculate Conception, Parow from 09.00-14.00. Below are some pics of the event.
Archbishop Sipuka reflects on the first year of Pope Leo XIV
A Reflection on the First Year of Pope Leo XIV Stability, Mission, and the Church We Are Being Called to Be By Sithembele Sipuka, Archbishop of Cape Town As I write this short reflection on the first year of Pope Leo’s service as the universal pastor of the Church, I cannot help think of how […]
The Bishops’ Foundation Newsletter
Attached below is the Bishops’ Foundation newsletter for May 2026.
Funeral Homily for Fr Brian Gelant
Homily for the Funeral of Father Brian Gelant Thursday, 7 May 2026 Archbishop Sipuka Readings: Acts 15:7-21 | Psalm 96 | John 15:9-11 The issue on the surface in today’s first reading is circumcision, with the question of whether Gentile converts must observe the Mosaic law or not. But the real issue beneath the surface is whether belonging to […]