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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Attached below is the Bishops’ Foundation newsletter for May 2026.

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 […]

For those unable to attend the funeral of Fr Brian Gelant, here is a link to the livestream broadcast.

RE-COMMITMENT MASS WITH THE PERMANENT DEACONS OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN 03 May 2026 Archbishop Sipuka Readings: Acts 6:1-7 | 1 Peter 2:4-9 | John 14:1-12 Today’s first reading was not chosen because I was going to celebrate this Mass with you. The liturgical calendar simply placed Acts 6:1-7 for this day. In my […]

Please see below the funeral arrangements for Fr Brian Gelant, from the Archbishop’s office.

Attached please find resources for Laudato Si’ week and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, provided by the Departments for Christian Formation, Ecumenism, Inter-Faith and Religious Dialogue, as well as the Commission for Justice and Peace and Marfam (SACBC).