DIOCESE OF KLERKSDORP
PATRONS:
SS. Peter and Paul
Right Reverend
BISHOP ZITHULELE PATRICK MVEMVE
Residence Address:
14 Convent Lane
Elandsheuwel 2571
Postal Address:
PO Box 3071
Freemanville 2573
Tel: (018) 462 9134 (h)
Tel: (018) 462 2261 (office)
Fax: (018) 462 9168
E-mail: bishop@gds.co.za
Biography
Ordained Bishop of the Titular See of Luperciana 29 June 1986 at Johannesburg, he was appointed Auxiliary and Vicar-General to Bishop Orsmond. On 10 May 1994 he was appointed Bishop of Klerksdorp.
History
The former Prefecture of the Western Transvaal, established by a decree of Pope Paul VI on 14 October 1965, was raised to the status Diocese of Klerksdorp by papal decree dated 27 February 1978. Originally part of the Diocese of Johannesburg, the diocese is bounded on the East by Johannesburg Diocese, on the South by the Kroonstad Diocese and Bloemfontein Archdiocese, on the West by the Kimberley Diocese and on the North by the Diocese of Rustenburg. The Diocese comprises the following civil Districts: Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, Wolmaransstad, Bloemhof, Christiana, Schweizer- Reneke, Delareyville, Lichtenburg, Coligny and Ventersdorp.
Area: 34 800 sq.km. Total Pop: 1 500 000 Cath. Pop: 99 23
Predecessor
Right Reverend Bishop Daniel A O Verstraete OMI. Appointed Prefect Apostolic 9 November 1965 and Bishop 27 February 1978, he was ordained 14 May 1978 at Klerksdorp. Resigned due to ill health.
AdministrationVicar General: V Rev Fr Donaat Bohé OMI, PO Box 520, Potchefstroom 2520.
Tel: 018 – 294 3829 E-mail: donaat@gds.co.za
Bursar: Mr Peter Nash Cell: 082 447 3912.
Chancellor & Archivist Rev Fr M. Kalino, PO Box 229, Wolmaransstad 2630.
Diocesan Consulters: Rev Fr Donaat Bohé OMI, Rev Fr H D'Hoore OMI,
Rev Fr J Hollanders OMI, Rev Fr W Joye OMI, Rev Fr Manu Tsasa-Phambu CICM, Rev Fr M. du Plessis, P.O. Box 532, Klerksdorp 2570.
Diocesan Secretary: Mr J. W. (Koos) Peters. Tel: (018) 462 2261,
Fax: (018) 462 9168. E-mail: klddio@gds.co.za OR
E-mail: bzp.dioklerk@mweb.co.za (Bishop only).
LAY ORGANISATIONS
Religious Superior OMI: Rev Fr J. Hollanders OMI, P. O Box 30, Delareyville 2770.
Diocesan Director and Promoter: Pontifical Mission Societies; Bishop's Lenten Appeal: Rev Fr J. Hollanders OMI. PO Box 30, Delareyville 2770.
Chaplaincies: Migratory Workers: Rev Fr C. Nkeba Bulungo, Catholic Presbytery 8 Keats Avenue, Orkney 2620. Cell: 071 107 8710 & Rev Fr G. Vandesompele, P.O. Box 116, Stilfontein 2550. Te: (018) 484 1854.
Vocations: Rev Fr M. Seheri, P.O. Box 453, Fochville 2515.
Student Assistance Scheme: Mr Aubrey Chabedi. Cell: 083 654 1816.
Catechetical: Rev Fr J. Mugera, P.O. Box 12, Hartbeesfontein 2600.
Tel: (076) 079 5760.
Development: Rev Fr A.B. Sithole, P.O. Box 8012, Jouberton, Klerksdorp 2574. Tel: (073) 719 5764.
HIV/AIDS: Rev Fr L. Mabote, P.O. Box 17, Itsoseng. 2744. Tel: (018) 338 2313.
Catholic Women’s League: Rev Fr T. Mothibedi, P.O. Box 4023, Ikageng, Potchefstroom 2525. Tel: (018) 295 2362, Cell: 072 079 9743.
Sacred Heart: Vacant
Catholic Women’s Association (CWA) – Kemolo ya Maria: PO Box 40087, Ikageng 2531.
Catholic Women's League: Mrs. Alida le Roux, P.O. Box 8049, Jouberton 2574. Tel: (018) 465 3831.
Charismatic Renewal: c/o Very Reverend Father Don Bohé, PO Box 520, Potchefstroom 2520. Tel: (081) 294 3829.
HIV/AIDS: Co-ordinator Mr. J. Mashilo, PO Box 3071, Freemanville 2573.
Tel: (018) 462 2261.
Legion of Mary: PO Box 8120, Jouberton 2574.
St Agnes Aloysius Sodality: c/o Lettie Mokataka, PO Box 40087, Ikageng 2531.
St Anne’s Sodality: President: Mrs. Sannah Tsolo, P.O. Box 1776, Ext. 1, Jouberton, Klerksdorp 2574. Tel: (018) 465 2214, Cell: 073 027 5030.
Sodality of the Sacred Heart: PO Box 8120, Jouberton 2574.
St Cecilia Sodality: c/o PO Box 116, Stilfontein 2550.
St Joseph Men’s Sodality: PO Box 40087, Ikageng 2531.
Youth Forum: c/o Mr. Lehlohonolo Mahogen, PO Box 3071, Freemanville 2573.
Cell: 072 374 0757. E-mail: mahogen@gmail.com
INSTITUTIONS
Diocesan Catechetical Centre and Repository: PO Box 143, Klerksdorp 2570.
Tel: (018) 462 7711.
Conference / Retreat Centre: Rabbuni Catholic Retreat and Conference Centre, 14 Convent Lane, Elandsheuwel, Klerksdorp 2571.
PO Box 143, Klerksdorp 2570. Tel: (018) 462 7711.
E-mail: rabbuni@telkomsa.net
CONVENTS
Holy Family Sisters of Bordeaux (Lesotho Province):
Superior Sr Conny Nkatho HF
PO Box 17, Itsoseng, 2744. Tel: (018) 338 2145
Sr Constance Mohlomi Sr Patricia Mohlo Sr Bathisti Matsuku
RELIGIOUS MEN
Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae (C.I.C.M):
Ventersdorp Pastoral district, Bult Street 2, PO Box 113, Ventersdorp 2710.
* Saint Theresa Parish, Tsing, Tel: 0182644903, Fax. 0182644903
Fr Manu Tsasa Phambu, cicm: Parish Priest
*Saint John Parish Tel: 0769274250
Fr Benjamin Ngulungu Badibanga, cicm: Parish Priest.
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (WTVL):
1. PO Box 30, Delareyville 2770. Tel & Fax: (053) 948 0650.
Cell: 082 897 6414. E-mail: tholl@lantic.net
Fr. Jef Hollanders OMI
2. PO Box 520, Potchefstroom 2520. Tel & Fax: (018) 294 5787.
Cell: 082 821 8910. E-mail: wilfriedjoye@telkomsa.net
Fr. Wilfried Joye OMI
3. PO Box 520, Potchefstroom 2520. Tel: (018) 294 3829,
Fax: (018) 294 0994. Cell: 082 651 3190. E-mail: donaat@gds.co.za / E-mail: church@stmichaelspotch.co.za
Fr. Donaat Bohé OMI
4. PO Box 4023, Lesedi 2525. Tel & Fax: (018) 295 2362.
Cell: 072 079 9743.
Fr Thuso Mothibedi OMI Bro Michael Atoro
5. PO Box 668, Lichtenburg 2740. Tel: (018) 632 2787.
Cell: 082 700 4475. E-mail: tholl@lantic.net
Fr. Pieter Peeraer OMI
6. PO Box 116, Stilfontein 2550. Tel & Fax: (018) 484 6341.
Cell: 076 559 9315.
Fr. Gerard Vandesompele OMI
7. PO Box 213, Schweizer-Reneke 2780. Tel: (053) 963 1621,
Fax: (053) 963 1453.
Fr. Heman D’Hoore OMI
RELIGIOUS BROTHERS
Brothers of Charity:
St Conrad’s Community, 22 Elm Street, Flamwood 2572; PO Box 14174, Flamwood Walk, Klerksdorp 2571. Tel: (018) 464 1042,
Fax: (018) 462 3495.
Bro Josh Matthysen (Provincial Superior) Bro Paul Chishinte Bro George Rice
SCHOOLS
St Conrad's Brothers' of Charity College: Elm Street, PO Box 525, Klerksdorp.
Tel: (018) 462 9023, Fax: 462 6872.
PARISHES
KLERKSDORP. Christ the Redeemer Cathedral 1896. 1978. 5 Poppy Avenue, Adamayview, PO Box 532, Klerksdorp 2570. Tel: (018) 468 4961,
Fax: (018) 468 5452. E-mail: cathedralkld@gds.co.za
KLERKSDORP-ALABAMA. Our Lord King of Peace 1962. PO Box 4, Alabama, Klerksdorp 2577. E-mail: cathedralkld@gds.co.za
KLERKSDORP-JOUBERTON St. Paul 1939. PO Box 8063, Jouberton 2574.
1. St Peter 1995. PO Box 8063, Jouberton 2574.
2. St Patrick’s, PO Box 8063, Jouberton 2574.
3. Kriste Motsogi, PO Box 8063, Jouberton 2574.
BLOEMHOF/BOITUMELONG. Christ the Redeemer 1930. Served from Schweizer-Reneke. PO Box 2283, Bloemhof 2660.
BODIBE. Tsogong 1980. Outstations: Matshepe, Kgomola, Matile, Springbokpan, Lombaarsslaagte, Kaalpan, Nooitgedacht.
BOSKUIL. St Barbara 1964. (Served from Wolmaransstad) c/o PO Box 229, Wolmaransstad 2630. Tel: (018) 596 2146.
CHRISTIANA-UTLWANANG. St Peter 1945. Served from Schweizer-Reneke.
PO Box 85, Christiana 2680. Tel: (053) 441 3112.
COLIGNY-TLHABOLOGANG. Bakriste Gopolang 1980. (Served from Ventersdorp). 224 Tlhabologang 2725; PO Box 133, Coligny 2725.
DELAREYVILLE. Holy Trinity 1971. Cnr Du Toit and Venter Streets, PO Box 30, Delareyville 2770. Tel & Fax: (053) 948 0650. E-mail: tholl@lantic.net
Outstations: Frishgewaagd Mary, Mother of God 1986, Gannaslaagte St Patrick 1985, Kopela St Rita 1986, Atamelang Christ the King, Mofufutso St Joseph 1985, Kunana St Peter & Paul 1984, Vergenoeg, Pauwkop, Siberia St Anne 1986, Sannieshof St Gabriel 1988.
FOCHVILLE/KOKOSI St Augustine 1994. 1253 Molefe Street, Kokosi;
PO Box 453, Fochville 2515.
Outstations: Wedela Township, Enselspruit, Gold Mines Elandsrand and Deelkraal. Kokosi, Enselspruit, Gold Mines, Elandsrand, Wedela.
HARTBEESFONTEIN - Tigane. St John Vianney, PO Box 12, Hartbeesfontein 2600. Cell: 076 314 5760. Outstations: Afrikaner Lease; Dominionville; Wolwerand; Lapfontein; Tigane Township.
ITSOSENG. (Served from Bodibe) Sefapanong 1969. Zone 1, Itsoseng,
PO Box 17, Itsoseng 2744.
Tel: 018 338 - 2313 Outstations: Morufutso, Verdwaal, Shiela.
ITSOSENG. Moya oo Boitshepo (1987). Zone 2 Extension, Itsoseng 2744.
PO Box 17, Itsoseng 2744. Cell: 072 964 3208.
LEEUDORINGSTAD-KGAKALA. St Joseph 1979
PO Box 281, Leeudoringstad 2640. Outstations: Welgegund, Wildebeeskuil, Klipfontein, Klippan - LST.
LICHTENBURG. St Francis Xavier 1963. 19 Transvaal Street, PO Box 668, Lichtenburg 2740. Tel: (018) 632 2787. E-mail: Peeraer@telkomsa.net
LICHTENBURG-BLYDEVILLE. Blessed Joseph Gerard 1991. Posterior Street 2b Blydeville; PO Box 688, Lichtenburg 2740.
LICHTENBURG-BOIKHUTSO. St Peter 1969. 387 Boikutso, Lichtenburg 2740;
PO Box 668, Lichtenburg 2740.
MAKWASSIE-LEBALENG. St Charles 1983. (Served from Wolmaransstad).
PO Box 281, Leeudoringstad 2640.
Outstations: Haartbeespan, Swartpan, Stroomdrif etc.
ORKNEY. Immaculate Conception 1964. 8 Keats Avenue, PO Box 284, Orkney 2620. Tel & Fax: (018) 473 2607.
ORKNEY-KANANA. Maria Mamohau. Cell: 079 745 - 3360
ORKNEY-KANANA. St Martin de Porres 1963. 747 Matsipane Street, Kanana;
c/o PO Box 284, Orkney 2620. Outstations: Regina, Goedgenoeg, Koedoesdraai, Ysterspruit.
ORKNEY-VAAL REEFS. (Served from Orkney). c/o PO Box 3531, Umzimuhle 2627. Tel: (018) 477 1327.
OTTOSDAL - LETSOPA. SS. Peter and Paul 1968. (Served from Hartbeesfontein).
PO Box 372, Ottosdal 2610. Tel: (018) 571 0232. Cell: 076 314 5760.
POTCHEFSTROOM. St Michael 1889. 76 Van Riebeeck Street, Potchefstroom 2520. PO Box 520, Potchefstroom 2520. Tel: (018) 294 3829,
Fax: (018) 297 0994. Outstations: Witrand Institution, Prison, University
POTCHEFSTROOM-IKAGENG. Calvary 1961. 4573 Motlotlegi Street, Ikageng.
PO Box 4023, Ikageng 2531. Tel: (018) 295 2362. Outstations: Mooibank & Bushibend.
POTCHEFSTROOM-IKAGENG - LUSAKA. St Ephraim (1992). PO Box 9053, Promosa 2520. Tel: (018) 295 1734. Outstations Matlwang.
POTCHEFSTROOM-PROMOSA. SS Peter and Paul 1973. c/o PO Box 520, Potchefstroom 2520. Tel: (018) 294 3829. Fax: (018) 297 0994.
RULAGANYANG-WITPOORT. St Bernadette 1978. (Served from Wolmaransstad).
PO Box 281, Leeudoringstad 2640. Tel: (018) 581 2979.
SCHWEIZER-RENEKE. Christ the King 1957. 12 Delport Street, PO Box 213, Schweizer-Reneke 2780. Tel: (053) 963 1621 Fax (018) 963 1453.
SCHWEIZER-RENEKE/IPELEGENG. Good Shepherd 1962. 316a 2nd Street, Ipeleng. Served from Town; PO Box 213, Schweizer-Reneke 2780.
Tel: (053) 963 7067.
STILFONTEIN. Immaculate Heart of Mary 1958. 22 Caledon Street, PO Box 767, Stilfontein 2550. Tel: (018) 484 1854, (018) 468 4961 (Office).
STILFONTEIN-GOLD MINES. (Served from Stilfontein). PO Box 767, Stilfontein 2550. Tel: (018) 484 1854, (018) 468 4961 (Office). Outstations: Harties M.Qts, Buffelsfontein, Stilfontein, Harties No 7, Harties No 5, Buffelsfontein East Hostel, Buffelsfontein South Hostel.
STILFONTEIN-KHUMA. St Charles Lwanga 1961. 2175 Tsolo Street, PO Box 116, Stilfontein 2550. Tel: (018) 489 2522.
VENTERSDORP. PO Box 113, Ventersdorp 2710. Tel: (018) 264 4903.
VENTERSDORP-TSHING. St Theresa of the Child Jesus 1937. (Served from Ventersdorp). PO Box 113, Ventersdorp 2710. Tel: (018) 264 4903.
Outstations: Modderfontein, Ratsegaai, Uitkyk, Boskop, Elandskuil, Melville, Palmietfontein, Mogopa.
WOLMARANSSTAD. No. 3 Kok Street, PO Box 229, Wolmaransstad 2630.
WOLMARANSSTAD-TSWELELANG. Our Lady of Lourdes 1945. PO Box 229, Wolmaransstad 2630.
CLERGY IN THE DIOCESE
BOHÉ, Donaat OMI St. Michaels, Potchefstroom
D'HOORE, Herman OMI Christ the King, Schweizer-Reneke
DU PLESSIS, Michael Christ the Redeemer Cathedral, Klerksdorp
HOLLANDERS, Joseph OMI Holy Trinity, Delareyville
JOYE, Wilfried OMI Assumption & Louis Bertrand. Ext 7 & Ext 11
KALINO, Maurice Eugene Our Lady of Lourdes, Wolmaransstad
KALUBENDE, Leopold Ventersdorp
KAYUKWA, Paulin St. Joseph’s, Leeudoringstad
KGAGE Hendrik Oupa Bodibe & Itsoseng
KYEYUNE, JOSEPH Deacon in via – St.Martin de Porres
MABOTE Lucas Lichtenburg Outstations
MATHAHA Christopher Studying Canon Law in Rome
MOTHIBEDI, Thuso OMI Ikageng
MPHOSO, Valentinus T Awaiting Appointment
MVEMVE, Zithulele, Patrick Rt Rev Bishop Elandsheuwel, Klerksdorp
NKEBA BULUNGO, CORNEILLE Immaculate Conception, Orkney
NSAMBA, Mathias Awaiting Appointment
PEERAER, Pieter OMI St Francis Xavier, Lichtenburg
SAMYN, Frans OMI OMI House, Potchefstroom & Promosa
SANGWA KIBAGI, Bernard St. Martin de Porres, Kanana, Orkney
SECOND, Martin On loan in Upington
SEHERI, MICHAEL St. Benedict & Wedela, Fochville
TLHAPI, Abe Deacon in via – St Peter’s Jouberton
TSASA-PHAMBU, Manu Ventersdorp
VANDESOMPELE, Gerard OMI Stilfontein & Khuma
VERSTRAETE, Daniel OMI Rt Rev Bishop Emeritus Good Shepherd Retreat, Hartbeespoort
PERMANENT DEACONS IN THE DIOCESE
BOSHIELO, Anthony c/o Maria Mamohau, Kanana, Orkney
CONNELL, Alf Belfast, Ireland Tel: 00353 147 60019
LETHOBA, M.K. c/o Holy Cross, Itsoseng Cell: 072 259 3499
MACKAYI, De Villiers c/o Maria Mamohau, Kanana, Orkney, Cell: 083 588 7470
MASIBI, Simon c/o St. Peters, Jouberton. Klerksdorp, Cell: 082 801 0563
MOSIYA, Thomas PO Box 178, Makwassie 2650, Tel: (018) 597 4257
NEFI, Vuyisile Sam St. Paul’s, Jouberton. Klerksdorp, Cell: 083 731 4628
SCHEPENS, Denis Belgium
SEBIDI, Ntai Box 4023, Lesedi, Potchefstroom 2525. Tel: (018) 295 1734 (Hm), Cell: 083 752 7200, Cell: 072 363 3441
