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Society of Jesus announces formation of new Southern Africa Province

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The Society of Jesus has undergone a restructuring process to correspond with the needs of its apostolic mission and its available resources. Some 350...
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Discovering our reasons to hope

Grant Tungay SJ - 0
Hope seems to be in short supply. Hope trusts in a better future. Right now, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic makes it difficult for us...
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Bishop Tsoke moves to Kimberley, Vanqa appointed to Queenstown. Mphiwe ordained for Rustenburg.

Matthew Charlesworth SJ - 0
At 1pm today in Rome the Holy Father Pope Francis announced that he has appointed as bishop of the diocese of Queenstown, South Africa,...
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Nuncio urges Southern African bishops to build bridges of encounter

Matthew Charlesworth SJ - 1
The personal representative of Pope Francis to South Africa, Archbishop Peter Wells, addressed the assembled bishops of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC)...
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Rest in peace good and faithful servant

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In a week that has seen the death of at least 11 senior church leaders to COVID-19 worldwide, South Africa also mourns the loss...
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The toll of COVID-19 on clergy

Russell Pollitt SJ - 13
Much has been written about the toll of COVID-19 on frontline workers, especially doctors and nurses. Russell Pollitt SJ issues a stark reminder that...
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Mercy conquers doctrine in the Catholic Church’s response to HIV/AIDS

Sarah-Leah Pimentel - 1
World AIDS Day is celebrated on 1 December each year. The Catholic Church has for decades been immersed in pastoral activities to care for...
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Pope Francis proclaims “Year of St Joseph”

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With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron...
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Kevin Dowling C.Ss.R — Pastor bonus

Mike Pothier - 0
On 25 November, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Kevin Dowling C.Ss.R, who has served the Diocese of Rustenberg for 30 years. Mike...
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Pope appoints new bishops for Rustenburg and Witbank dioceses

Matthew Charlesworth SJ - 1
At noon today it was announced by the Holy See's Press Office that the Holy Father Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop...
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In Gratitude: RIP Fr Emil Blaser OP

Russell Pollitt SJ - 1
Tributes have been pouring in for Fr Emil Blaser, a pillar of Catholic media in South Africa, who passed away on 16 November. Russell...
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The Three Popes: Examples of faith, hope and love

Patrick Giddy - 3
The last four decades have seen the Catholic Church guided by three different popes. Each brought a different gift to the Church. Patrick Giddy...
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