DIOCESE OF TZANEEN

PATRONS:
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart St Joseph

BISHOP ELECT JOAO NOE RODRIGUES
Appointed Bishop 28 January 2010, his Episcopal Ordination is planned on 18 April 2010


Address: Ave Maria Pastoral Centre
PO Box 80
Mooketsi
0825
Tel: (015) 395 2215
Fax: (015) 395 2194
Diocesan Office: 31 Draai Road
PO Box 261
Tzaneen
0850
Tel: (015) 307) 5244
Fax: (015) 307 3078

The Diocese was originally part of the Abbey Nullius of Pietersburg. The Irish Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart took responsibility for it and sent the first four Priests in 1950. This area was constituted the Prefecture Apostolic of Louis Trichadt on 29 December 1962.
It was established as the Diocese of Louis Trichardt-Tzaneen by Decree of Pope Paul VI on 16 November 1972. By special Decree from Rome on 29 July 1987 the name of the Diocese was changed to that of the Diocese of Tzaneen.

The boundaries are: Zimbabwe in the North, the Diocese of Pietersburg and Witbank in the South, the Kruger National Park and Mozambique in the East, and the Diocese of Pietersburg and by Botswana in the West. It comprises the districts od Letaba and Soutpansberg, all of the former Venda, the districts of Malamulele and Giyani and of Ritavi in the former Gazankulu, the districts of Botlokwa, Sekgosese East, Naphuno and Namakgale in the former Lebowa.

Predecessor: Rt Rev John T Durkin MSC was appointed Prefect Apostolic on 15 February 1963 and Bishop of Louis Trichadt-Tzaneen on 16 November 1972. Ordained Bishop on 4 March 1973 at Dwars River, he retired on 30 September 1984 and died 27 September 1990. Rt Rev Hugh Slattery MSC, appointed Bishop of Louis Trichadt-Tzaneen on 22 June 1984, his Episcopal Ordination was 30 September 1984 at Dwars River Mission. He retired on 28 January 2010.

Area: 49 472 sq.km. Total. Pop: 2, 2 million Cath.Pop: 48 555

ADMINISTRATION

Vicar General:     Very Rev. Fr. Philemon Thobela 074 224 9053
Chancellor:         Sr. Sally Duigan OLSH, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Cell: 083 462 6347
Diocesan Office:     31 Draai Road, PO Box 261, Tzaneen, 0850
Tel: (015) 307 5244, Fax: (015) 307 3078

Financial Officer: Mrs. Rozani Jacobs, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Secretary: Mrs. Zarina Kader, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Bookkeeper: Mr. Jude Moagi, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Diocesan Consultors: Fr. Philemon Thobela, Fr. James Sebastian SVD, Fr. Tom
Devoy SPS, Fr Michael Murphy SPS, Fr Andre Bohas MSC, Fr Frank Gallagher MSC

Diocesan Finance Council: Fr. James Sebastian SVD (Chairperson),
Fr. Jimmy Kennedy SPS, Fr. Adrian McHugh MSC & Grace Letsoalo
Pontifical Mission Societies: Fr. Philemon Thobela, Mr. Matthew Mokgashi
Lenten Appeal: Fr. Philemon Thobela
Ave Maria Pastoral and Development Centre: PO Box 80, Mooketsi, 0825
Tel: (015) 395 2215, Fax: (015) 395 2174. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fr. Tom Devoy SPS Cell: 082 408 5050    Sr. Jane Dalton OLSH Cell: 072 552 0697
Sr. Anne Wood OLSH Cell: 072 854 7237    Mr. Matthew Mokgashi Cell: 072 118 5426
Ave Maria Conference Centre: Tel: (015) 395 2408, Fax: (015) 395 2174.
Contact Person: Mrs. Mariaan Stopforth Cell: 083 371 9406.
Kurisanani Aids Office:
Contact Person: Trish Orr, Cell: 083 630 9167
Tel & Fax: (015) 307 6363 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

PASTORAL REGIONS

MUSINA-NZHELELE-MAKHADO
Regional Convenor: Fr. Andre Bohas Cell: 082 744 8690
Regional Catechetical Coordinator: Eddy Nevilimadi Cell: 072 982 6596
Parish Coordinators
Musina: Eveline Mobai Cell: 083 434 4926
Nzhelele: Enoch Muhovha 082 259 5984 helped by
Michael Khalushi 082 732 5617
Makhado: Freddy Thovhakale 072 182 6334 helped by
Nombeko Nefale 076 333 0099

DWARS RIVER-MODJADJISKLOOF-ST. SCHOLASTICA
Regional Convenor: Fr. Michael Murphy 082 564 9096
Regional Catechetical Coordinator: Freddy Ramapuputla 072 468 5328
Parish Coordinators
Dwars River: Elias Raphadu 072 535 0340
Modjadjiskloof: Freddy Ramapuputla 072 468 5328 helped by Gilbert Selotole
St. Scholastica: Freddy Baloyi 084 663 6374 helped by
Alois Kubayi 073 286 2949 and Andries Ratombo

TZANEEN-OFCOLACO-PHALABORWA-LONDON
Regional Convenor: Fr. Philemon Thobela 074 224 9053
Regional Catechetical Coordinator: No Appointment yet
Parish Coordinators
Tzaneen: David Begwa 083 515 4681 helped by Agnes Mogashi
Ofcolaco: Norman Mboweni 073 229 9818 helped by
Sr. Anita O’Leary 082 052 9083
Phalaborwa: Margaret Mabunda (015) 783 0678
London: Sr. Bernard Mary 076 479 3421

MALAMULELE-SIBASA-GIYANI
Regional Convenor: Fr. James Sebastian 072 867 5260
Regional Catechetical Coordinator: Joseph Netshikulwe 083 764 6256
Parish Coordinators
Malamulele: Tom Moyo 073 663 2327 helped by Alfred Maluleke 072 979 8665
Sibasa: Gabriel Malaka 082 490 5872 helped by Edward Khampha 082 439 2165
Giyani: Thabitha Chauke 083 360 5114 helped by Chris Mabaso (015) 812 3142

CLINICS & A.R.T. CENTRES

St. Joseph’s Community Centre & Clinic, Sibasa (ART): Tel & Fax: (015) 583 0199
Sacred Heart Clinic, Nzhelele: Tel: (015) 973 6662
Holy Family, Ofcolaco (ART): Tel: (015) 383 9916 Fax (015) 383 9917
Tzaneen Parish Hall (ART): Tel: (015) 307 6955
Sanwamakgope, Parish of St. Scholastica (ART): Sr. Mary Leamy 072 185 9326

SCHOOLS & CARE CENTRES

St. Brendan’s Secondary School: PO Box 30, Bandelierkop, 0800.
Tel: (015) 527 2041 Fax: (015) 527 2044 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Acting-Principal: Mr. Fred Motupa 082 499 5303
St. Scholastica Primary School: PO Box 52, Soekmekaar, 0810
Tel: (015) 975 1286
Principal: Mr. Rufus Mashau 072 141 2917
St. Martin de Porres Primary School: PO Box 56, Musina, 0900
Principal: Mr. Jutas Nkombesekwa 072 295 7047
Holy Rosary Primary School: PO Box 481, Malamulele, 0982
Tel: (015) 851 0365 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Principal: Sr. Hilda Tucker MSHR 082 748 7525
Our Lady of Peace Lower Primary School: PO Box 127, Makhado, 0920
Principal: Sr. Rose Mathews CMC Tel: (015) 516 0566
Schools for the Mentally Handicapped: Madombidzha & Madodonga
Contact Person: Sr. Cecilia Joseph CMC Tel: (015) 516 3565
Bakhita Village, Dwars River: Boarding Home for Orphaned & Needy Girls
PO Box 24, Bandelierkop, 0800 Tel: (015) 527 1977
Director: Sr. Merrilyn Lee OLSH 071 510 8360
Holy Family Care Centre, Ofcolaco: Referral Centre for Orphans & Mothers with HIV/AIDS, PO Box 204, Ofcolaco, 0854, Tel: (015) 383 9916
Fax: (015) 383 9917, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Director: Sr. Mary Stevens OLSH 071 288 2536

PROMOTERS & COORDINATORS

Catechetics, Liturgy, Small Christian Communities: Fr. Tom Devoy SPS
Cell: 082 408 5050
AIDS Apostolate Coordinator: Sr. Anita O’Leary SSJG Cell: 082 052 9083
Natural Family Planning: Sr. Anne Wood OLSH Cell: 072 854 7237
Vocations Directors: Fr. PJ Fitzgerald SPS (Coordinator) Cell: 079 317 2856,
Fr. Philemon Thobela 074 224 9053, Fr. Andrew Shingange 072 087 2529
Life and Justice Issues Coordinator: Benedict Moila Cell: 082 696 7003

DIOCESAN COUNCILS & TEAMS

Diocesan Pastoral Council Chairperson: Magdalene Mathedimosa 073 706 4951
Youth Ministry Support Team: Fr. Andrew Shingange 072 087 2529,
Fr. Frank Gallagher MSC 082 664 1393,
Fr. Andre Stephan MSC 082 719 0179

CHAPLAINCIES / SPIRITUAL ADVISORS

Sodality of St. Anne: Fr. Philemon Thobela Cell: 074 224 9053
Sodality of the Sacred Heart: Fr. Andre Stephan MSC Cell: 082 719 0179
Catholic Women’s Association: Fr. James Sebastian SVD Cell: 072 867 5260
Catholic Women’s League: Fr. Jimmy Kennedy SPS Cell: 072 417 7500
Sodality of the Immaculate Conception: Sr. Jane Dalton OLSH
Cell: 072 552 0697
St. Brendan’s School: Fr. Michael Murphy SPS Cell: 082 564 9096
Charismatic Renewal: Fr. Andre Bohas MSC Cell: 082 744 8690
Chairperson: Mr. Eddy Nevilimadi Cell: 072 982 6596
Prison Ministry: Fr. Frank Gallagher MSC 082 664 1393, Fr. Tim Gleeson MSC Cell: 079 374 8135, Sr. Flowerlet CMC Tel: (015) 516 3565
Military Camps: Musina - Fr. Adrian McHugh MSC Cell: 082 337 6975,
Phalaborwa - Fr. Silas Rangwaga Cell: 082 781 0778


CATECHISTS – HIGHVELD

Sibasa:     Joseph Netshikulwe 083 764 6256 & Norman Tshifura 072 171 0434
Malamulele: Tom Moyo 073 663 2327 & Joyce Mbhokota 073 393 8470
Nzhelele:     Edward Nevilimadi 072 982 6596, Enoch Muhovha 082 259 5984,
Callisto Mudau 084 663 3670.
St. Scholastica: Alois Kubayi073 286 2949, Freddy Baloyi 084 663 6374,
Andries Ratombo.
Dwars River: Elias Raphadu 072 535 0340


CATECHISTS - LOWVELD

Olifants River: Alfred Malepe 082 393 4654
Ofcolaco: Norman Mboweni 073 229 9818
Modjadjiskloof: Freddy Ramapuputla 072 468 5328,     Gilbert Selotole 082 673 4570
Tzaneen: David Begwa 083 515 4681


Religious Congregations

Apostles of Jesus (AJ):
1.    St. Scholastica, PO Box 172, Mulima, 0817
Fr. Nikomedius Mwacha     Fr. Gervazio Kyarimpa

2.    Holy Family, Ofcolaco, PO Box 227, Ofcolaco, 0854
Fr. George Opio     Fr. Christopher Babona

Divine Word Missionaries (SVD):
1.    St. Augustine’s, Parish of Giyani, PO Box 1434, Giyani, 0826
Fr. James Sebastian Koottiyaniyil, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2.    St. Benedict’s, Parish of Malamulele, PO Box 547, Malamulele, 0982
Fr. Jean Chrysostome Kiyala Kimbuku, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fr. John Kennedy Sinnappan, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fr. Wojciech Zolty, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Fidei Donum Priests:
Parish of Dwars River, PO Box 1242, Dwars River, 0812
Fr. Anthony Akpanessien   E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC):
1.    Our Lady of Peace, Parish of Makhado, MSC House, PO Box 598, Makhado, 0920.
Fr. Frank Gallagher     E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Fr. Tim Gleeson     E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


2.    Christ the King, Parish of Musina, PO Box 735, Musina, 0900.
Fr. Adrian McHugh      E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


3.    Sacred Heart, Parish of Nzhelele, PO Box 161, Makhado, 0920.
Fr. Andre Bohas     E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Fr. Jacques Mbongo     E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


4.    St. Joseph’s Thohoyandou, Parish of Sibasa, Private Bag X2444, Sibasa, 0970.
Fr. Ignatius Endo     Fr. Andre Stephan, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


5.    Holy Family, Parish of Ofcolaco, PO Box 227, Ofcolaco, 0854.
Fr. Pat Galvin    Fr. Patrick McGlanaghy

St. Patrick’s Missionary Society (SPS):
1.    Most Holy Trinity, Parish of Tzaneen, PO Box 1125, Tzaneen, 0850
Fr. Jimmy Kennedy, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2.    Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Parish of Dwars River, PO Box 1242, Dwars River, 0812
Fr. Michael Murphy, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

3.    St. Boniface, Parish of Modjadjiskloof, PO Box 145, Modjadjiskloof, 0835.
Fr. Martin O’Connor

4.    Good Shepherd, Parish of Phalaborwa, PO Box 295, Phalaborwa, 1390
Fr. PJ Fitzgerald, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

5.    Ave Maria Pastoral Centre, PO Box 80, Mooketsi, 0825
Fr. Tom Devoy, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

RELIGIOUS BROTHERS

Apostles of Jesus:
St. Scholastica Parish, PO Box 172, Mulima, 0817
Br. John Bosco Opio

De La Salle Brothers:
St. Brendan’s Catholic School, PO Box 30, Bandelierkop, 0800.
Br. Michael Loran E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Br. Timothy Mc Laughlin E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Br. Laurence Broderick E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Br. Anthony Furniss (Projects)
Br Patrick Letswalo (Teaching Staff)

CONVENTS

Bon Secour Sisters (CCBS): PO Box 4306, Louis Trichardt, 0920
Sr. Mary Leamy 072 185 9326    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Martina Mulcahy 072 185 9302    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Rosa Sanchez 071 325 0673    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Nora Jimenez 071 325 0677             E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Carmelite Sisters (CMC): PO Box 127, Makhado, 0920. Tel: (015) 516 3565.
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sr. Flowerlet    Sr. Rose Mathews
Sr. Cecilia Joseph    Sr. Smitha Maria

Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH):
1.    OLSH Regional House, PO Box 2115, Tzaneen, 0850    .
Tel: (015) 307 4233, Fax: (015) 307 6058.
Sr. Sally Duigan 083 462 6347, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Christine Martin 072 437 7034, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Lee Davison 076 383 6338, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Eugenia Tabane (Pretoria – Holy Cross Home)

2.    Holy Family Care Centre, PO Box 204, Ofcolaco, 0854.
Tel: (015) 3839916.
Sr. Mary Stevens 071 288 2536    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Elly Van Dijk 079 562 0800    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Helene Korompis 083 893 8820    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Gabriella Monumwesa 076 842 6630    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


3.    Dwars River: PO Box 24, Bandelierkop, 0800. Tel: (015) 527 2043.
Sr. Merrilyn Lee 071 510 8360    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Regina Lavu 072 642 8736    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Sr. Anne-Marie Okakomi Walo 072 974 3344    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Pauline Dilou 072 826 5287    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


4.    Nzhelele: PO Box 1189, Makhado, 0920. Tel & Fax: (015) 973 6662.
Sr. Mairead Kelleher    Sr. Klara Rahayu 076 856 9026

5.    Ave Maria Pastoral Centre: PO Box 80, Mooketsi, 0850.
Tel: (015) 395 2215, Fax: (015) 395 2174.
Sr. Anne Wood 072 854 7237    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Jane Dalton 072 552 0697    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Holy Cross Sisters (HC) : PO Box 878, Musina, 0900. Tel: (015) 534 0403.
Sr. Wilfrid Hickey    Sr. Margaret Mary Sephula
Sr. Clara Mogemi    

Holy Spirit Sisters (SSPS):
1.    Sibasa Parish: PO Box 258, Levubu, 0929.
Tel & Fax: (015) 583 0193. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sr. Dorota (Dorothy) Zok 076 042 3840    Sr. Marita Kurian 072 610 7826

2.    London Mission: PO Box 20, Ofcolaco, 0854.
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sr. Bernard Mary Kommattathil
076 479 3421    Sr. Karolina Bere Besin
072 783 2608    Sr. Petroneldis Wea
076 222 0692

Missionary Sisters of the Assumption (MSA): PO Box 1874, Phalaborwa, 1390
Tel: (015) 783 0034, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sr. Margaret Rose McCann 076 093 2666    Sr. Rita Flynn 076 064 7957

Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary (MSHR):
PO Box 481, Malamulele, 0982. Tel & Fax: (015) 851 0252.
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sr. Mairin O’Keeffe    Sr. Eilish Higgins
Sr. Bernadette Ngene    Sr. Hilda Tucker

Sisters of Mercy (RSM): PO Box 1242, Dwars River, 0812. Tel: (015) 527 1977.
Sr. Theresa Foley, 078 560 4789    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Sisters of St. John of God (SSJG): PO Box 1480, Tzaneen, 0850.
Tel: (015) 307 5654 / 5718.
Sr. Anita O’Leary 082 052 9083    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Sr. Denise Maloney 076 346 7815    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Anne-Marie Ryan 082 052 9094    E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sr. Mary Carroll 076 391 7242     E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it



PARISHES

TZANEEN:  Most Holy Trinity Cathedral (1954), PO Box 1125, Tzaneen, 0850.
Tel: (015) 307 6845 Fax: (015) 307 6955.
Outstations: Motupa, Mokgolobotho, Lenyenye, Molokwa, Xihoko, Dan,
Pulaneng, Khujwana, Mandlakazi, Khopo, Mariveni, Muhlava, Nkowankowa,
Shikwambana.
Institutions & Contact Persons:
Daughters of OLSH, Tel: 015) 307 4233.
Sisters of St. John of God, Tel: (015) 307 5654 / 5718.
AIDS Ministry Coordinator & PPC Secretary: Rosina Masedi
Tel & Fax: (015) 307 6955.
Fr. Philemon Thobela & Fr. Jimmy Kennedy SPS

DWARS RIVER: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (1951), PO Box 1242, Dwars River, 0812. Tel: (015) 527 0042, Fax: 086 544 8409.
Outstations: Ramokgopa, Sekonye, Eisleben, Matseke, Ha-Pasha, Mphakane, Makgato, Sekakene, Ramatjowe.
Institutions & Contact Persons: Daughters of OLSH, Tel: (015) 527 2043,
De La Salle Brothers, Tel & Fax: (015) 527 2042, St. Brendan’s School,
Tel: (015) 527 2041, Bakhita Village, Tel: 015) 527 1977,
Volunteers House: Sr. Theresa Foley RSM, Tel: (015) 527 1977,
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Sello Kgatla 072 718 7259.
Fr. Michael Murphy SPS & Fr. Anthony Akpanessien

GIYANI: St. Augustine’s, PO Box 1434, Giyani, 0826. Tel: (015) 812 0165.
Outstations: Thomo, Homu 14.
Institutions & Contact Persons:
Home Based Care: Cynthia Mashele 072 563 7117.
Fr. James Sebastian SVD

MAKHADO: Our Lady of Peace (1924), PO Box 127, Makhado, 0920.
Tel: (015) 516 0566, Fax: (015) 516 2727.
Outstations: Tshikota, Madombidzha, Rathidili, Magau, Gogobole, Makhitha, Ramahantsha, Madodonga, Muraleni, Tshikwarani, Waterval, Vleifontein (Munzhedzi)
Institutions & Contact Persons:
Carmelite Sisters, Tel: (015) 516 3565.
Bon Secour Sisters: el: (015) 516 3474.
Our Lady of Peace Lower Primary School, Tel: (015) 516 0566.
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Lorraine Mphilo, Tel: (015) 516 0566.
MSC House: 48 Burger Street, Makhado, 0920, Tel: (015) 516 2727/6.
Director: Fr. Tim Gleeson MSC 079 374 8135.
Drop-In Centre/Night Shelter: (no land line) 23 Voster Street, Makhado,0920.
Director: Fr. Frank Gallagher MSC 082 664 1393.
Jesuit Refugee Service, Tel & Fax: (015) 516 3066.
Thandie Hadebe 072 513 8817, Benedict Moila 082 696 7003,
Fr. Frank Gallagher MSC, Fr. Tim Gleeson MSC, Fr. Gary Smith (Temp.) 071 037 8969

MALAMULELE: St. Benedict’s, PO Box 547, Malamulele, 0982 Tel: (015) 851 0501
Outstations: Green Farm, Xigalo, Makumeke, Tlangelani, Xigamani, Ntlhaveni-C, Ntlhaveni-D, Mphakati, Manghena, Mphambo, Xithlelani, Gandlanani, St. Michael (Mtititi)
Institutions & Contact Persons:
Sisters of the Holy Rosary, Tel: (015) 851 0252.
Holy Rosary Primary School, Tel: (015) 851 0365.
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Emma Maluleke 082 357 7194.
Fr. Jean Chrysostome Kiyala Kimbuku SVD & Fr. John Kennedy SVD, Fr. Wojciech Zolty SVD


MODJADJISKLOOF: St. Boniface (1954), Boltman Road / PO Box 145, Modjadjiskloof, 0835. Tel: (015) 309 9420.
Outstations: Ga-Kgapane, Moshakga, Madumeleng, Madumane, Matipane, Mapalle, Sekgopo, Jamela, Modjadji College of Education, Masalanabo High School.
Institutions & Contact Persons:
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Sr. Mary Carroll 076 391 7242.
Fr. Martin O’Connor SPS

MUSINA: Christ the King (1951), 40 Willem Smit /PO Box 735, Musina, 0900.
Tel: (015) 534 2085.
Outstations: Nancefield, Harper, Campbell
Institutions & Contact Persons: Holy Cross Sisters, Tel: (015) 534 0403,
Tsepang Care Centre: Xoliso Nkundlande 083 475 1889,
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Annecia Chauke 073 144 3056.
Fr. Adrian McHugh MSC

NZHELELE: Sacred Heart, PO Box 161, Makhado, 0920. Tel: (015) 973 6661,
Fax: (015) 973 6664.
Outstations: Dzanani, Tshirolwe, Luvhalani, Tshituni, Divhani, Mauluma, Phadzima, Dzata, Rabali, Tshedza, Tshiswenda, Gogogo, Murunwa, Maelula, Tshilamba, Mukondeni, Rambuda, Raliphaswa, Matanda, RDP-Makungwi    
Institutions & Contact Persons: Daughters of OLSH:(015) 973 6662,
Volunteers House: Tel: (015) 973 6663,
AIDS Office, Tel: (015) 973 0018
Secretary: Ms. Tshiwela Malaka 082 863 2660.
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Fr. Andre Bohas MSC 082 744 8690.
AIDS Awareness Programmes: Eddy Nevilimadi 073 218 9036
Fr. Andre Bohas MSC & Fr. Jacques Mbongo MSC

OFCOLACO: Holy Family (1951), PO Box 227, Ofcolaco, 0854.
Outstations: Lorraine, Tickeyline, Balloon, Moshate, Sofaya, Bonn, Calais, Hoveni, Rhulani, Mokgapeng, Shiluvane, Burgersdorp, Mafarana, Mbhetane.
Institutions & Contact Persons: Daughters of OLSH: (015) 383 9916,
Holy Family Care Centre: (015) 516 383 9916
AIDS Office, Burgersdorp: Susan Shipalana 076 674 1039
Fr. George Opio AJ & Fr. Christopher Babona AJ

OLIFANTS RIVER / LONDON MISSION: Our Lady of the Assumption (1962),
PO Box 20, Ofcolaco, 0854. Tel: 078 445 3149.
Outstations: Enable, Metz, Bismark, Madeira, Makgaung, Turkey, Mabins A, Mabins B, Crossong, Sedawa, Finala, Oaks, Willows, Butshwana A, Butshwana B, Worcester, Khutšong, Molalane.
Institutions & Contact Persons: Holy Spirit Sisters.
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Sr. Bernard Mary SSpS 076 479 3421
Fr. Andrew Shingange E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it & Fr. Martin Magoro

PHALABORWA: Good Shepherd (1966), 21 Haarlem Street / PO Box 295, Phalaborwa, 1390. Tel: (015) 781 0771.
Outstations: Namakgale, Lulekani, Makhushane, Maseke, Mashishimale,
Humulani. Institutions & Contact Persons:
Sisters of the Assumption, Tel: (015) 783 0034,
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Sr. Rita Flynn MSA, Cell: 076 064 7957,
Tel: (015) 783 0041.
Fr. PJ Fitzgerald SPS

ST. SCHOLASTICA: St. Scholastica (1926), PO Box 172, Mulima, 0817.
Tel: (015) 975 1191.
Outstations: Muwaweni, Barotta, Rotterdam, Tiyani, Tshivhuyuni, Mamphaki, Mpofu, Moila, Pfananani, Lambani, Mukondeni, Mamaila, Molima, Sephukubye, Senwamakgope, Itireleng, Soekmekaar, Thakalani.
Institutions: Primary School (Venda Medium), Tel: (015) 975 1286,
St. Scholastica Clinic (Temporarily Closed).
Fr. Gervazio Kyarimpa AJ & Fr. Nikomedius Mwacha AJ & Br. John Bosco Opio AJ

SIBASA: St. Joseph’s Thohoyandou (1967), Private Bag X2444, Sibasa, 0970.
Tel & Fax: (015) 962 5929.
Outstations: Sibasa District:Makwarela, Duthuni, Ngovhela, Shayandima Vuwani District: St Joseph’s, Rembander, Tshakhuma, Tshino, Manamani Matangari District: Matangar,     Mbahela, Nweli, Tshidzini Malavuwe District: Tshikambe, Matsika, Malamangwa, Muraga.
Institutions: Holy Spirit Sisters, Tel & Fax: (015) 583 0193,
St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Tel & Fax: (015) 583 0199,
AIDS Ministry Coordinator: Sr. Marita Kurian SSpS 072 610 7826.
Fr. Ignatius Endo MSC & Fr. Andre Stephan MSC


CLERGY IN THE DIOCESE

AKPANESSIEN, Anthony    079 151 4108, Dwars River
BABONA, Christopher    073 752 3851, Ofcolaco
BOHAS, Andre    082 744 8690, Nzhelele
DEVOY, Tom    082 408 5050, Mooketsi
ENDO, Ignatius    (015) 962 5929, Sibasa
FITZGERALD, Patrick Joseph    079 317 2856, Phalaborwa
GALLAGHER, Frank    082 664 1393, Makhado
GALVIN, Pat    082 852 3045, Ofcolaco
GLEESON, Tim    079 374 8135, Makhado
KENNEDY, Jimmy    072 417 7500, Tzaneen
KENNEDY, John    079 954 1645, Malamulele
KIYALA KIMBUKU, Chrysostome    078 880 3094, Malamulele
KYARIMPA, Gervazio    078 957 5872, St Scholastica
MAGORO, Martin    071 143 4606, Olifants River / London Mission
MBONGO, Jacques    084 940 4800, Nzhelele
McGLANAGHY, Patrick    (015) 383 9916, Ofcolaco
McHUGH, Adrian    082 337 6975, Musina
MURPHY, Fr. Michael
082 564 9096, Dwars River
MWACHA, Fr. Nikomedius    078 960 3309, St Scholastica
O’CONNOR, Fr. Martin    082 935 1106, Modjadjiskloof
OPIO, Fr. George    078 960 0712, Ofcolaco
SEBASTIAN, Fr. James    072 867 5260, Giyani
SELEMELA, Fr. John    0039 338 737 5343, ROME
SHINGANGE, Fr. Andrew    072 087 2529, Olifants River / London Mission
SLATTERY, Bishop Hugh    082 495 4713, Tzaneen
STEPHAN, Fr. Andre    082 719 0179, Sibasa
THOBELA, Fr. Philemon    074 224 9053, Tzaneen
ZOLTY, Fr. Wojciech    073 638 4497, Malamulele


OTHER CLERGY

BRODERICK, Br. Laurence FSC    (015) 527 2042
FURNISS, Br. Anthony FSC    (015) 527 2042
LORAN, Br. Michael FSC    072 077 6197
McLAUGHLIN, Br. Tim FSC    076 095 5221
OPIO, Br. John Bosco AJ    083 875 1054

DEACONS IN THE DIOCESE

LETLALO, Jonas (Retired)     082 424 1361 Parish of Sibasa
LETLALO, Simon (Retired)     084 717 8555 Parish of Modjadjiskloof
MANABELA, Philemon (Retired)     Parish of Makhado
MOHLALA, Emmanuel     076 506 0517 Parish of Olifants River

Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 February 2010 14:22