SACBC News

Summary for the January 2012 Plenary.

Posted by on February 10, 2012 at 12:40 pm

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Update on the new Lectionary in English.

Posted by on February 9, 2012 at 8:43 am

The Liturgy Office of the Department for Christian Formation, Liturgy and Culture of the SACBC has just been informed that there has been a delay in the shipping of the new English language Lectionary. This delay has been a result of the Publishers – Ignatius Press and Paulines Africa – being concerned about the quality [...]

The Catholic Church in Southern Africa Protection Policy and Procedures for Minors

Posted by on February 1, 2012 at 12:52 pm

The Catholic Church is not satisfied with merely responding to the sexual abuse of the young. It seeks to safeguard and protect the young from any form of abuse. The primary responsibility for the safety and well-being of children lies with the parents and the immediate family, but the parents need the active support of [...]

Bishops’ express deep concern at the education crisis in the Eastern Cape, urge action.

Posted by on February 1, 2012 at 10:24 am

Children are the hope and future of the nation. Consequently, the Southern African Catholic Bishops, express their deep concern about the current crisis effecting schools in the Eastern Cape Province. Access to education is a matter of simple justice for each child – and it is incumbent on Government to provide it without fail. The [...]

YOUCAT ORDER FORM

Posted by on January 19, 2012 at 10:15 am

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Archbishop of Cape Town’s Press Release about the Protection of State Information Bill

Posted by on January 19, 2012 at 8:42 am

South Africans are morally justified in opposing the Protection of State Information Bill because does it not serve the Common Good   We, the Catholic Church in Cape Town, strongly appeal to the National Council of Provinces to amend the Protection of State Information Bill (PSIB) in such a way as to bring it in [...]

POLICE DAY

Posted by on January 19, 2012 at 8:35 am

Sunday 29 January 2012 We hope that your parish would participate. DOWNLOAD INVITATION HERE! DOWNLOAD POLICE DAY PUBLICATION HERE! DOWNLOAD CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGY HERE!

Afrikaans Language Pastoral Region

Posted by on January 19, 2012 at 8:32 am

Afrikaanse Katolieke terminologie: Following numerous enquiries regarding the Afrikaans for Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion we are pleased to confirm the following: Buitengewone Heilige Kommuniebedienaar.The term Kommuniehulpbedienaar is the most commonly used around the country at present. Special Offers: AFRIKAANS ALTAR MISSAL & LECTIONARIES The revision of the Afrikaans Altar Missal has begun and a [...]

Radio Veritas

Posted by on January 19, 2012 at 8:32 am

The year 2012 will undoubtedly be the most exciting in the 12 year history of Radio Veritas! Late last year the Board of ICASA granted Radio Veritas a licence to broadcast on the Medium Wave 576 Khz wavelength. We have now bought a new transmitter costing over R2 million which will be arriving from the [...]

The Southern Cross is keeping up.

Posted by on January 19, 2012 at 8:30 am

The Southern Cross is keeping up with the rapidly changing publishing developments by letting you choose how you’d like to receive their Catholic news. Last year saw the launch of the digital version of The Southern Cross. A digital subscription for only R291.50 per year let’s you read your favourite Catholic weekly online from anywhere [...]