Fr João Noé Rodrigues, new bishop of Tzaneen
Thursday, 28 January 2010 12:59
The Holy Father appointed Father João Noé Rodrigues, as the new bishop of Tzaneen. He succeeds Bishop Hugh Slattery, MSC. Father Rodrigues was born in Cape Town on 8 March 1953 and was ordained priest for the Diocese of Witbank on 4 July 1982. Details of the ordination are still to be finalised.
After his ordination, Father Rodgrigues was appointed temporary Rector of Christ the Priest Minor Seminary in Witbank (1983), Chaplain in the Army (1983-1984), Assistant-Priest in Ackerville (1985), Vice-Rector of St. John Vianney Seminary (1991-1993), Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Ackerville (1994-1996) and Administrator of the Cathedral (1997-2003).
Father João Noé Rodrigues is currently Pastor of the Sacred Heart Parish, in Ackerville (Witbank), Dean of the Highveld Deanery, Coordinator of the Catechetical Programme in the Diocese of Witbank and part-time Lecturer at St. John Vianney Seminary. The Bishop-elect has a Licence in Dogmatic Theology from the Pontifical Urbaniana University (Rome) and a Master of Arts in Spirituality from Santa Clara University (California, USA).
At the same time, the Holy Father accepted the resignation from the office of Bishop of Tzaneen presented by the Right Reverend Hugh Slattery, MSC, in conformity with canon 401,1. Bishop Slattery assumed this charged since 1984.
Tzaneen Diocese was established by Decree of Pope Paul VI on 16 November 1972. It comprises the districts of 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.
written by Selaelo thoka, May 25, 2010
written by Knights Insurance Brokers, March 21, 2010
written by Fr. Sello Makgale, March 19, 2010
Thank you bishop elect for many years of service to the people of Witbank. I am sure you will be missed. All the best in your new ministry. Witbank is still your second home.
written by Fr Joao Rodrigues, March 15, 2010
I will miss the people of the Diocese of Witbank especially the people of eMalahleni.
May we always remain in communion through faith and prayer
God bless you
Fr Joao
written by Edwin Manamela, March 09, 2010
written by fr. francis j. Ackah, March 07, 2010
it is frs. francis and emmanuel from ghana.I am over joyed and i thank God for your new responsibility and role. we still remember you and the rest of the brothers. God fill you with wisdom, humility,love, hope and compassion and the stregth to face the challenges of your diocese, southafrica, africa and the world. Modimo a re sehofatse.habotse.
written by Fajã da Ovelha, February 08, 2010
written by Sifiso Msomi, February 08, 2010
Congratulation Fr Joao on your appointment as Bishop of Tzaneen. Witbank Diocese, please pray for the Bishop Elect to be a good sheperd. Mostly don't forget to pray for vocations.
written by jeanette, February 05, 2010
I am very happy to have our new Bishop at our Vilage Naphuno,Church Moshate but i am in Johannesburg only going home during holidays and going to church over there,i am going to Bryanston church full time i am happy for you because in December Bishop Slattery promise us that it wont be long we shall have our new Bishop it was on christmas day at Ticklyen, Thanks be to God.
written by H S MAYISELA, February 01, 2010
