A call to prayer and action on Freedom Day, 27 April 2026 at St George’s Cathedral. Submitted by Bishop Sylvester David OMI
Churches call for a public and collective stand against corruption
Dishonesty, exploitation and corruption has become a severe moral crisis in our society. The Southern African Council of Churches (SACC), of which Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka is the current president, has called for all member churches to mark Freedom Day by making a unified public stand against all forms of corruption in South Africa. Please watch […]
Archbishop and Bishop attend the Pastoral Conference Xhosa Region Plenary
Group session at Xhosa Pastoral Region meeting. Photo sent by Bishop Sylvester David OMI, who attended the Pastoral Conference.
Southern African Bishops reaffirm communion with Pope Leo XIV – Interview
The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) reaffirmed its full communion and unity with the Holy Father following a joint statement by the Bishops in response to remarks made by Donald Trump concerning Pope Leo XIV. https://sacbc.org.za/we-support-him-a… Speaking on eNCA (DStv Channel 403), SACBC Secretary General, Fr Hugh O’Connor, unpacked the Bishops’ position and reflected […]
Pope Leo XIV’s first Apostolic Journey to Africa – interview
Listen to SACBC Secretary General Fr Hugh O’Connor on Channel Africa speaking about Pope Leo XIV’s first Apostolic Journey to Africa
SA Bishops reaffirm Communion with Pope Leo XIV
“We Support Him as He Prophetically Speaks Truth to Power” – Southern African Bishops Reaffirm Communion with Pope Leo – SACBC. See statement signed by SACBC President, Cardinal Stephen Brislin: https://share.google/EndROuzq7JtYKUYLS
SACBC statement on Trump social media post
Cardinal Stephen Brislin has spoken out strongly against the US president’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV. Please see his article in the Daily Maverick titled “Speaking truth to power – why the Catholic Church won’t be silenced by Trump” at: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-04-13-speaking-truth-to-power-why-the-catholic-church-wont-be-silenced-by-trump/?dm_source=blocks-list-item&dm_medium=card-link&dm_campaign=inform&utm_campaign=Post-1612&utm_medium=email&utm_source=first-thing Please also see below the SACBC statement by Bishop Thulani Mbuyisa, chariperson of the […]
Congratulations to Archbishop Sipuka from UNISA
Please see below the letter of congratulations from the Principal & Vice-Chancellor’s Desk to Archbishop Sipuka.
Archbishop Sipuka takes possession of St Mary’s Cathedral
Attached is a short video clip of Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka taking possession of St Mary’s Cathedral, on Sunday 15 March 2026 at 10.00 a.m.
Statement on the Installation of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Town
Please see below a letter from the desk of our Auxiliary Bishop, Sylvester David OMI, on the installation of His Excellency Sithembele Sipuka as Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Town.