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Diary for January 2013

Download WEEK 3 of the ADVENT BOOKLET, compiled by St Kizito's Children's Programme and the Centre for Pastoral Development. The booklet is an initiative of Ecclesia and the Year of Faith and it is hoped that individuals will benefit in reading it as they prepare themselves for Christmas.


Download WEEK 2 of the ADVENT BOOKLET, compiled by St Kizito's Children's Programme and the Centre for Pastoral Development. The booklet is an initiative of Ecclesia and the Year of Faith and it is hoped that individuals will benefit in reading it as they prepare themselves for Christmas.


A MASS OF THANKS- GIVING was celebrated by Archbishop Brislin at Our Lady Help of Christians, Lansdowne on 23 November for those involved in training and formation during the year.


Download this weekly ADVENT BOOKLET, compiled by St Kizito's Children's Programme and the Centre for Pastoral Development. The booklet is an initiative of Ecclesia and the Year of Faith and it is hoped that individuals will benefit in reading it as they prepare themselves for Christmas.



December Diary 2012

 

VILLA MARIA CELEBRATES 60 YEARS

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100 YEARS OLD

Monsignor Anthony Seba celebrated his 100th birthday at Nazareth House, Cape Town. Here he is seen cutting his birthday cake, while Archbishop Emeritus Lawrence Henry looks on. Also see report in Archdiocesan News. Photo: Claire Mathieson, Southern Cross
 

 


ARCHBISHOP ADDRESSES USA DELEGATION
Archbishop Brislin addressed 21 priests and pastors of different denominations, all members of the Wabash Pastoral Leadership Program, USA. The group was on a visit to SA to hear for themselves stories of the Church's ecumenical witness and joint engagement in the struggle against apartheid. They were also eager to learn about issues facing SA today and the role of the church in dealing with some of these problems. The Archbishop spoke of the close co operation of religious leaders in the Western Cape and the joint campaign against corruption in our society. This visit was hosted by the CPLO. They also met Bishop Kevin Dowling the liaison bishop for the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office in Rustenburg.


November 2012 Diary

IN THIS EDITION
Archbishop Brislin's Stewardship Challenge - p1
Year of Faith Building Projects - p2-3
Youth News and Activities - p4
Congratulations on a century of living - p5
Mater Domini Home - p5
Advent Lectures: Islamic Spirituality - p6
God and Love, Life and Sex - p8-9
Catechetical Festival - p10
Ecclesia Season Two begins - p10+15
Year of Faith book reminder - p13



October 2012 Diary

Internationally know author in spirituality, PROF. BARBARA GREEN OP will be a guest speaker in Stellenbosch, in a talk open to the public. Further info.



PROLIFE MARCH: Archbishop Brislin joined the August Prolife march from Sacred Heart, Green Point to Marie Stopes Clinic. Click on pics to enlarge.



ARCHDIOCESAN JUBILEE CELEBRATION
A special jubilee Mass was celebrated at OLHC, Lansdowne on Fri 24 August 2012 for Archbishop Emeritus Lawrence Henry's 50 years a priest and 25 years a bishop, Bishop Reg Cawcutt and Fr Werner Stafflinger's 50 years a priest, and Frs Peter John Pearson and Ivanhoe Allies' 25 years a priest. Click on pics to enlarge.

BISHOPS' STATEMENT ON LONMIN VIOLENCE

RELIGIOUS LEADERS' ANTI-CORRUPTION STATEMENT

Parish Finance Council Statutes added to the website under Parishes tab (above).

September 2012 Diary


Archdiocesan Catechetics Co-ordinators met at Immaculate Conception, Parow on 4 August. Click on pics to enlarge.

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS

The printed version of Archdiocesan News 3 of 2012 will appear in parishes on the weekend of 18-19 August, but is also available to download HERE
In this edition read about: The Year of Faith; Vocations; Diaconate Ordination; Urbanization; Awestruck; our Archdiocesan website; Don Bosco relic; Religious Leaders' Anti-Corruption Summit; Alpha; Prison Ministry; Noah; God & Love, Life & Sex; CPD Training Courses; Music Ministry; Ecclesia; Knights of St Christopher; Youth Day 2012; CPLO; CWD; St Kizito Children; and more.

 

ARCHBISHOP BRISLIN NEW PRESIDENT OF SACBC
Archbishop Stephen Brislin was elected president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) for 2013-2015 at the SACBC Plenary Session in Mariannhill, KZN. The 1st Vice President is Archbishop Jabulani Nxumalo of Bloemfontein and the 2nd Vice President is Bishop Sithembele Sipuka of Mthatha. Archbishop Buti Tlhagale, the outgoing president congratulated the new 'Troika'.
CONGRATULATIONS Archbishop Brislin, we are proud of you!

The Archdiocese welcomes Carmelite Fathers Victor Fernandez, Marie Joseph and John D'Souza, who will be responsible for BONTEHEUWEL and LAVISTOWN parishes.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS TEACHERS' CONFERENCE
See REPORT

The Catholic Schools Teachers' Conference was held at Springfield Convent, Wynberg. Br Michael Burke CFC was the keynote speaker. Here he is thanked for his presentation by Sharna Ely, a member of the CSCC. (Click on image to enlarge).

 



CONSTANTIABERG DEANERY CELEBRATE ECCLESIA

  Parishes in the Constantiaberg Deanery gathered at Our Lady of the Visitation, Constantia on Friday 20 July 2012 to celebrate Ecclesia as a deanery. From left to right are: Frs Vijil (Kommetjie), Babu (Grassy Park), Dcn Richard (Constantia), Frs Andrew (Constantia), Thomas (Steenberg), Sebastian (Kommetjie), Wandile (Retreat). Click on image to enlarge.

Diary for August 2012

EWTN broadcast details on AWESTRUCK

DON BOSCO AMONG US     

Pilgrimage of the relic of Don Bosco comes to Cape Town - July 10-15. 
See full ITINERARY of visits to Cape Town parishes.
Read interesting facts about the RELICS OF DON BOSCO.
Click on images to enlarge. Photos taken at Our Lady Help of Christians, Lansdowne.

 

New email address for St Anthony's, Langa: stanthonyslanga@gmail.com 

WINTER LIVING THEOLOGY 2012
The African Church and Contemporary African Reality 
with Fr Laurenti Magesa. See detailed itinerary.
Captions: Top left, Fr Chris Chatteris SJ introduces Fr Magesa; Bottom left, Fr Laurenti Magesa in full flight; Discussion groups.
Click on photos to enlarge.

 

June 2012 Diary

Cape Town's Archdiocesan Directory for 2012-13 (see picture in right hand column) is now on sale at the Catholic Bookshop (021 465 5904) and the Salesian Repository (021 419 9980) at R65 a copy. Order your copy today.




BISHOP CELEBRATES GOLDEN JUBILEE
Bishop Reginald Cawcutt, retired auxiliary bishop of Cape Town, celebrated his Golden Jubilee of Ordination to the Priesthood at a Mass at St Michael's, Rondebosch on 9 July 2012, followed by a celebratory lunch in the hall. Click on photos to enlarge.


DIACONATE ORDINATION

Photos of Lindela Betya's ordination to the diaconate. Click on photos to enlarge.

 

Mr Lindela Betya will be ordained to the diaconate by Archbishop Stephen Brislin at St Matthias, Mfuleni on Friday 29 June at 19.00.

Deacon John Perez died on 26 June 2012. His Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday 2 July at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Bridgetown at 10.00.

Schoenstatt Sister Bernice Donharl ISSM died on Wed 20 June 2012. Her Requiem Mass will be on Tuesday 26 June at 11.00 at the Schoenstatt Shrine, Constantia

ARCHBISHOP JOINS PROTEST AGAINST CLOSURE OF REFUGEE OFFICES
Archbishop Brislin added his voice against the Department of Home Affair's management of the Refugee and Asylum processes. See MEMORANDUM handed to  Parliament. (Click on pic to enlarge)

 

July 2012 Diary



June is the month of the Sacred Heart and Fathers. It might be good to have the Fathers in the parish read out this PLEDGE OF FATHERHOOD, prepared by the Men's Movement, at Mass sometime this month.

ALPHA VISION DAY. See REPORT  (Click on pic to enlarge)



The Sisters of the Little Company of Anawim have a new telephone number: 021 556 6086.


BEARING WITNESS
On Holy Trinity Sunday more than 200 neo-catechumens gathered at St Mary's Cathedral to preach the Gospel on the streets of Cape Town. 
See full REPORT.

 

Anti-Corruption Summit
On 13 June 2012 several national and provincial religious  leaders constituted a commission on the 'cancer' of corruption. Archbishop Stephen Brislin participated in the commission. See REPORT.
(Click on image to enlarge).


THEOLOGY students building a timeline as they study the history of the Church, during Theology classes at the Chancery on Wed 13 June. (Click on pics to enlarge).

 

 ECCLESIA facilitators had a very successful     
  training session on Sat 9th June 2012  for the 
  Extra's Program
. See REPORT

 

Deacon Terry Okkers has been appointed Co-ordinator
of Deacons in the Archdiocese of Cape Town as from 
1 July 212. Archbishop Brislin thanks Dcn Terry for 
accepting the appointment, and wishes to thank Dcn 
Eugene Tito for the excellent and committed service 
that he has given over the years as co-ordinator and 
the enormous amount of work he has put in.


Dcn Okkers

 
Meeting with Iraqi MPs - Report



Catechists busy with group work (practising the preparation of lessons) during the Catechetical Formation Programme (Initial Training for Catechists) at St Joseph's, Montana on 2 June 2012. 
 
An Archdiocesan Pastoral Council meeting was held at St Joseph's, Montana on 26 May 2012. See report and pictures below.

(Click on image to enlarge)
Captions: L-R:
Lyn Witten spoke on Women's Spirituality; Presentation of Women's Spirituality; Jean Hendricks spoke on Women and Abuse; Presentation on Women and Absent Husbands and Fathers (Sylvia Clutten); Ellie Lawrence spoke on Women Caring for Women; Group sessions on 'What Women Need from the Church'; CPD and Chancery team for APC. Photos courtesy of Archbishop Brislin.

CLERGY CHANGES
The following clergy changes will be taking place soon:
Fr Brandon West is appointed parish priest of St Mary Magdalene, Lentegeur;
Fr Wim Lindeque is appointed parish priest of St Nicholas, Stellenbosch (which includes Ida's Valley, Cloetesville and Khayamnandi) and chaplain to the University of Stellenbosch; 
Fr Gavin Butler is appointed parish priest of Holy Family of Nazareth, Manenberg;
Fr Aloyisius Abone is appointed parish priest of St Jude's, Vredenburg (which includes Laaiplek, Laingville, Langebaan, Saldanha and Yzerfontein;
The Carmelite Fathers, in addition to St Martin de Porres, Lavistown, will be responsible for St Matthew's, Bonteheuwel when they arrive in July.

Fr Babychan Arackathara MSFS has been appointed Regional Superior of the Missionaries of St Francis de Sales. 
Fr Babychan is overall prison chaplain in the Archdiocese of Cape Town and co-ordinator of the Prison Care and Support Network


Fr Jan Kavelaars O Praem (Kommetjie) died on 23 May 2012 at his home abbey in Grimbergen (Belgium) after a serious illness, surrounded by family members and confreres. His funeral was on 29 May 2012. See full obituary.


Archbishops pray with gang leaders
The Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba and the Catholic Archbishop of Cape Town, Stephen Brislin, visited Manenberg on Friday 18-05-12. A gang war had been raging there in the last week and a number of people were injured or killed. The two archbishops visited the leaders of the rival gangs, the Hard Livings and the Americans and prayed with them that the leaders may become men of peace and instruments of change in their community. The archbishops were accompanied by priests from both denominations and also visited an injured child and two bereaved families to offer prayers, support and condolences.
ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS
In our 2nd edition of 2012:
Redemptorist Centenary celebrations; Vocations Festival; Bibliolog training in Archdiocese; Mater Domini Home; Youth Unlimited closes its doors; International Nurses Day; Edmund Rice Camps; Youth news; CPLO discussions; a tribute to Sr Sheila Bell; I survived the Titanic; Dcn Croucher RIP; CPD training courses; Ecclesia reports; CWD news
 
May Diary 2012
CLERGY CHANGES 
Fr Noel Rucastle is appointed parish priest of St Anthony's, 
Hout Bay

Fr Rohan Smuts is appointed administrator of St Mary's Cathedral, Cape Town
Fr Charles Prince
is appointed parish priest of St Anthony's, Langa (18 June); 
The Carmelite Fathers will be taking over the parish of St Martin de Porres, Lavistown and St Matthew's, Bonteheuwel in July.
Fr Smuts' replacement in Lentegeur will be announced soon;
Fr Jan van Belkum has retired and moved to De Aar Diocese;
Fr Matsepane Morare SJ (Nyanga) will be leaving the Archdiocese at the end of June. The Jesuits have agreed to send a replacement;
Fr Jan Kavelaars O Praem (Kommetjie) is battling ill health and has returned to the Abbey of Grimbergen in Belgium.
The Redemptorists celebrated 100 years of life and ministry in South Africa at Holy Redeemer Church, Bergvliet on 15 April 2012. Mass was celebrated by Bishop Kevin Dowling of Rustenburg Diocese, himself a Redemptorist, while former Redemptorist Superior General, Archbishop Joseph Tobin, preached. Archbishop Stephen Brislin, Archbishop Lawrence Henry (Emeritus of Cape Town), and Bishop Cawcutt were guests of honour and concelebrated the Mass. Archbishop Brislin thanked the Redemptorists for their valuable contribution to the building up of the Church in Southern Africa, and in particular for their work in the parishes of the Archdiocese of Cape Town. He also paid tribute to former Archbishop of Cape Town, Stephen Naidoo CSsR, for the public stand he took in fighting for social justice in South Africa.


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Captions, L-R:
Fr Tony Pathe CSsR & Fr Sean Lunney CSsR seen with Archbishops Lawrence Henry and Stephen Brislin; the Redemptorist Centenary cake; a gathering of some of the concelebrants in the sacristy before Mass; Archbishop Brislin greeting the congregation; 
Fr Larry Kaufmann, the Redemptorist Provincial, introduces the guests of honour; Archbishop Tobin preaching;  Archbishops Henry & Tobin, Bishop Dowling, Archbishop Brislin and Bishop Cawcutt concelebrating Mass; Brothers Gavin Stokoe and Richard Maidwell holding a picture of St Alphonsus, the Redemptorist founder.
April Diary 2012
Recently added to the website: 1. Parish Pastoral Council Statutes & Second Collections schedule for the Archdiocese - under Parishes tab; 2. Youth Chaplaincy page - under Ministries tab; 3. Google maps for churches - in Parish section.

ABOVE: Pictures from the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, contributed by Sydney Duval. Click on image to enlarge.
Download Archbishop Brislin's homily from the Chrism Mass held at Our Lady Help of Christians, Lansdowne on Holy Thursday 5 April 2012  Chrism Homily.pdf

Archbishop Brislin has asked our Justice and Peace Commission to create a structure for Catholic Nursing Staff so that they might gather and meet others in the field – primarily to address the spiritual needs of Catholic nurses serving in the greater Cape Town area. Those interested are asked to contact info@justiceandpeace.org.za or to phone either 021 462 2417 (the chancery offices) – to leave contact details, or Sister Margaret (at Nazareth House) on 076 399 1015.  Or they could SMS contact details to 082 374 6264 – who will call back later.

Diary for March 2012

Archbishop Stephen Brislin's sermon at the Denis Hurley Weekend in Durban (11-12 February 2012) - Hurley.pdf

Lenten Regulations 2012.pdf

Diary for February 2012

Diary for January 2012

Diary for December 2011

Diary for November 2011

Diary for October 2011

Diary for September 2011

Diary for August 2011

Diary for July

Diary for June 2011

This website has been updated from the recently published Archdiocesan Directory

Bishops' Election Statement

Diary for May 2011

Diary for April 2011

Lenten Regulations 2011

Diary for March 2011

Diary for February 2011

Diary for January 2011

Full text of Archbishop Brislin's homily at the Aids Day celebration held at Lansdowne on 28 November 2010.

December Diary 2010

November 2010

October Diary 2010

Pictures of the reception of the reliquary of St Therese of Lisieux at the airport and at St Theresa's, Welcome Estate

Diary for September 2010

Click on the above image to download the full programme of the visit. 
Further information, in pdf format, on Relics and a brief history of St Thérèse of Lisieux

Letter of Archbishop Brislin to the Archdiocese of Cape Town

Visit of the relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux to South Africa
Sermon by
Bishop Guy Gaucher, emeritus bishop of the Diocese of Bayeux and Lisieux

The following websites may also be of interest:
www.thereseoflisieux.org 
www.catholic-ew.org.uk/Catholic-Church/relics_of_st_therese_of_lisieux/resources
www.cathedral.plus.com/therese/resources.html a diocesan novena
www.cathedral.plus.com/therese/diocesannovena.pdf a PowerPoint presentation for schools
www.catholicchurch.org.uk/Catholic-Church/relics_of_st_therese_of_lisieux
www.caseresources.org/resources/resources_downloads.htm

 

Else Strivens, editor of Trefoil magazine, won an international award for her article "Africa in the Spotlight", published in St Anthony Messenger in October 2009. The article won first place in the category Catholic magazines. The 2010 Archbishop O'Meara Awards were presented at the Catholic Media convention by Pontifical Mission Societies' National Director Mgr John E Kozar, in New Orleans on 3 June 2010. You can download a pdf copy of the article by clicking on the picture.

August 2010 Diary

July Diary 2010

Diary for June 2010

WORLD CUP 2010 VISITORS
The churches closest to Cape Town Stadium and the CBD are GREEN POINT, SEA POINT, CATHEDRAL, DISTRICT SIX, VREDEHOEK and TAMBOERSKLOOF. For all other churches, click on the Parishes tab.
For Mass in French, Portuguese and Italian click on DISTRICT SIX and WOODSTOCK
For any further queries, please call the Archdiocesan Chancery on 021 462 2417. 
HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Please see the following letters about the scourge of human trafficking at 2010 World Cup events. humantrafficking.pdf   potentialvictims.pdf   soccerfan.pdf

PICTURES OF ARCHBISHOP BRISLIN'S INSTALLATION AS ARCHBISHOP OF CAPE TOWN

Archbishop Stephen Brislin was installed as Archbishop of Cape Town by the Apostolic Nuncio to Southern Africa, Archbishop James Patrick Green at the Bellville Velodrome, Cape Town.

For further information and insights about our new archbishop, please see the following article, with permission from the Southern Cross, titled Cape's new archbishop on his new position.

May Diary 2010

April Diary 2010

Diary for March 2010

Diary for February 2010

On Friday 18 December 2009, Pope Benedict XVI announced the 
appointment of Stephen Brislin (former bishop of Kroonstad Diocese) 
as Archbishop-elect of Cape Town. Archbishop-elect Brislin will be 
installed as Archbishop of Cape Town on Sunday 7 February 
(Solemnity of St Mary of the Flight into Egypt - Patronal Feast of 
the Archdiocese of Cape Town) at the Bellville Velodrome, beginning 
at 16.00. Details to follow from the Archdiocesan Chancery.

Diary for January 2010

Diary for December 2009

Diary for November 2009

Diary for October 2009

Diary for September 2009

"From Darkness into the Light"
Marino Restrepo, a Colombian layman was a professional musician who lived the celebrity lifestyle of promiscuity, drugs, dabbling in the occult and New Age philosophies until Christmas night 1997 when his life changed dramatically. He was kidnapped by guerrillas and held in captivity for months in unspeakable conditions, in constant fear of being killed. At the end of his endurance he turned back to the God he'd known in his childhood days and the rest of the story of his mystical experiences you will need to hear for yourselves. It's a remarkable testimony to God's love and mercy, which has changed Marino into a fulltime Evangelist. He has been given the mission by Our Lord to share his experiences with the world, bringing mankind back to God. In Cape Town we will have the wonderful opportunity of meeting him and hearing his message. Do not miss out. Come and hear it for yourself!
Parishes he will visit:
Friday 18th SEPT @ 7.30 p.m. at St Mary Magdalene,Sunflower Str. LENTEGEUR
Saturday 19th @ 6.30 p.m. at St Peter's Church Hall, Van der Merwe Str. STRAND
Sunday 20th @ 6.30 p.m. at St Paul's Church hall, Andries Pretorius Str. SOMERSET WEST
Monday 21st @ 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, The Crescent, DURBANVILLE
Tuesday 22nd @ 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, The Crescent, DURBANVILLE
Tuesday 22nd @ 7.30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Angels, ATHLONE
Wednesday 23rd @ 7.30 p.m. at St Pius X, Lympleigh Rd PLUMSTEAD
Thursday 24th @ 7.30 p.m. at Queen of Peace, GRASSY PARK
Friday 25th @ 7 p.m. at St Anthony's, Cor 10th Ave & Church Str, KRAAIFONTEIN
For further Information, please contact Barbara Ramsden at rammy@iafrica.com / 021 855 3003 / 082 491 0474.

Denis Hurley Book Launch: Guardian of the Light - Denis Hurley: Renewing the Church, Opposing Apartheid by Paddy Kearney will be launched in Cape Town, commencing with a brief gathering at the Baptismal Font at St Mary's Cathedral, followed by the Book Launch in the Atrium of the Archdiocesan Chancery on 29 September 2009 at 17.30. See attached pdf for further details. RSVP to Pamela Davids at the Southern Cross at 021 465 5007 or email admin@scross.co.za

Diary for August 2009

Diary for July 2009

The patroness of South Africa, Mary Assumed into Heaven, will again be honoured with a liturgical celebration in the Archdiocese of Cape Town. This event will take place on Sunday 16 August at 3 pm at the Church of our Lady Help of Christians, Lansdowne and will be presided over by Archbishop Lawrence Henry. All are invited to attend and to honour and petition our patroness.
WEBSITE UPDATE:
Our website has recently been updated. Should you notice any information which may be incorrect, please inform the webmaster via email, at the above email address.

The 2009 Archdiocesan Directory is on sale through the Catholic Bookshop (021 465 5904) and the Salesian Repository (021 419 9980/1). 

We have temporarily removed the Archdiocesan News from the website due to technical reasons.

Diary for June 2009

Diary for May 2009

Diary for April 2009

SYNOD 2007 Pastoral Plan (Xhosa Translation) in PDF format

Diary for March 2009

Diary for February 2009

New Order of the Mass in PDF format

Diary for January 2009

Diary for December 2008

Diary for November 2008

Diary for October 2008

Marriage Preparation Courses for 2008

Diary for September 2008

Diary for August 2008

A liturgical celebration to honour Mary Assumed into Heaven, our Nation's Patroness, will take place on Sunday 17th August  2008 at 3 p.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians, Lansdowne. It will be presided over by Archbishop Lawrence Henry. The theme is: Renewal and Reconciliation in our Church and in our Nation, specifically addressing 1. the recent Archdiocesan Synod and 2. the present state of South Africa and the general election in 2009.

Diary for July 2008

Pics and addresses from our first Diocesan Synod

Synod 2007 
Pastoral Plan 
Booklet

Diary for June 2008

Diary for May 2008

Diary for April 2008

Diary for March 2008

Diary for February 2008

Diary for January 2008

Diary for December 2007

Diary for November 2007

Read the July-September 2007 edition of the Archdiocesan News in PDF format.

Diary for October 2007

Diary for September 2007

Please note that the website has now been fully updated in conjunction with the 2007 archdiocesan directory.

Your prayers are asked for Christians who are persecuted for their faith, especially in Iraq. 
For more information, please follow these links:
www.chaldean.org.uk/ www.unitedhumanrights.org/Genocide/armenian_genocide.htm ; www.chaldean.org/ www.motherjones.com/news/dailymojo/2004/08/08_503.html www.byzantines.net/epiphany/chaldean.htm ; www.christiansofiraq www.asianews.it ; www.catholicnewsagency.com

The 2007/8 edition of the Archdiocesan Directory is available from the Catholic Bookshop (021 465 5904) or from the Salesian Repository (021 419 9980).

Diary for August 2007

Diary for July 2007

Diary for June 2007

Diary for May 2007

Diary for April 2007

We have a new page on Marriage Preparation Courses for 2007 (which includes Evenings for the Engaged as well as courses and details for Engaged Encounter, Marriage Encounter and Retrouvaille). An update to The Parenting Skills Programme has also been added to this page.

Read all the documents for the upcoming Diocesan Synod

Read the January-March 2007 edition of the Archdiocesan News in PDF format.
(Download and read Back copies of the Archdiocesan News. Also download Acrobat Reader here if you don't have it installed on your computer).
IN THIS EDITION: 
- The Bishops' Lenten Appeal message
- Catechetics: turning the wood of your lives into music this Lent150
- Dates for Clinical Pastoral Education
- Clergy Changes for 2007
- Vocations
- Synod Update
- Aids Testing in Gugulethu a Big Success
- Helpers of God's Precious infants in the Archdiocese of CT
- What's happening in our Catholic Schools
- Theology Today
- Pastoral Formation Programme for 2007
- Blessing of Garden of Remembrance in Kuils River
- Why write parish history?
- Introducing the parish of Grassy Park
- The Heart of a Surgeon - a short story by Fr Ralph de Hahn
- Kolping News
- World Youth Day Cross comes to Cape Town
- CWD News: Buckets of Love Campaign feeds 25 200 needy
                    Children of Tafelsig enjoy some Festive Cheer
                    Friends of CWD in the Netherlands

Diary for March 2007

Diary for February 2007

Read the October-December 2006 edition of the Archdiocesan News in PDF format.
(Download and read Back copies of the Archdiocesan News. Also download Acrobat Reader here if you don't have it installed on your computer).
IN THIS EDITION: 
- "Come Follow Me" - 2nd Archdiocesan Catechetical Festival
- Catechetics: The Person who couldn't find God
- "From the Heart" - a message from Archbishop Henry
- Synod: Letter from the Preparatory Commission Chair
- Vocations
- Busy spring season for Youth Unlimited
- Goedgedacht: a series of spiritual reflections
- Theology Course with Msgr Borello for 2007
- Theology Today: the question of bias and personal prejudice
- Agents of Change: Peer Education Programme
- Fr Ralph honoured with top Rotary award and top poetry award
- Retreat and healing service with Fr James Manjackal in 2007
- Good News for Rural Children
- Catholic Justice and Peace Commission
- The hands that serve: a short story from Fr Ralph de Hahn
- Kolping: Matric Life Skills Programme
- Introducing the parishes of the Archdiocese of Cape Town: Holy Family of 
  Nazareth, Manenberg and Corpus Christ, Wynberg
- The myth of the Malmesbury Cyclone
- News from Parliament: recent events
- Report on roundtable discussion on Correctional Services
- Archdiocesan World Youth Day Celebration
- CWL celebrate their 75th anniversary
- CWD News: Give a bucket of Love this Christmas
                    FNB pledges R125 000 towards skills training and community development
                    An extreme makeover for Bonne Esperance
  
  
  Link to CWD website: www.cwd.org.za 

Diary for January 2007

Diary for December 2006

Diary for November 2006
Diary
for October 2006

Diary for September 2006

Diary for August 2006

All pages on this website have been updated in conjunction with the 2006-7 edition of the Archdiocesan Directory, as from 23rd June 2006.

Diary for July 2006

Read the April-June 2006 edition of the Archdiocesan News in PDF format.

Diary for June 2006

Diary for May 2006

Read the April-June 2006 edition of the Archdiocesan News in PDF format. (Back copies also available).

Diary for April 2006
Read the January-March 2006 edition of the Archdiocesan News in PDF format. (Back copies also available).

Diary for March 2006

Diary for February 2006

Diary for January 2006
Read the October-December 2005 edition of the Archdiocesan News in PDF format. (Back copies also available).

Diary for December 2005

Diary for November 2005

Diary for October 2005
Read the July-September 2005 edition of the Archdiocesan News in PDF format. (Back copies also available).

Diary for September 2005

Diary for August 2005

Diary for July 2005
Read the April-June 2005 edition of the Archdiocesan News in PDF format. (Back copies also available).

Diary for June 2005

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Diary for April 2005

Read the January-March 2005 edition of the Archdiocesan News in PDF format. (Back copies also available).

Diary for March 2005

Diary for February 2005

Diary for January 2005

Diary for December 2004

Diary for November 2004

Read the July-September 2004 edition of the Archdiocesan News in PDF format. (Back copies also available).

For your convenience, we have formatted the Archdiocesan News survey for e-mail. Contact us on publications@catholic-ct.org.za  and we will send you an e-mail/MS Word version by return mail. (Deadline: 31st August 2004).

Catholic Bible Foundation Presents the World Renowned Speaker, 
Fr Denis McBride CSsR
on Jesus and Discipleship at St Francis Xavier Seminary, Athlone on 23-26 and 28 August 2004. For further information and for bookings please call 021 461 7647 asap.

The Catholic Bible College, Johannesburg invites you to enrol now for 2005 for a Certificate of Biblical Ministry (Youth ministry and Parish Ministry). Contact: cbc.rector@lantic.net or 011 435 7997 for further info. Closing date for applications: 8th November

Contemplative Outreach to host USA visitors from 26th-31st October. A public talk will feature "Contemplative Spirituality in the 21st Century". For further enquiries call Urs Geiges on 021 783 4849

Clinical Pastoral Education, professional training for ministry, are offering programmes in Cape Town from 6th September-26th November. For further details and booking contact 082 660 3390, 021 853 6225, or 021 557 9913.

CWD Sunday: Catholic Welfare and Development has the blessing of the Archbishop to arrange a special CWD Sunday at parishes within this Archdiocese on Sat 25th and Sun 26th September 2004. The theme is to introduce CWD and its programmes to parishioners. Outcomes are to do more for needy communities together. Phone Marcel on 021 425 2095.

Link to Radio Veritas: http://www.radioveritas.co.za 

Link to Vatican Radio: http://www.105live.vaticanradio.org


Diary for October 2004

Diary for June 2004

Religious Orders and Congregations in the Archdiocese of Cape Town are being added to our website. [Still under construction].

Diary for May 2004

Diary for April 2004

New: deacons' photos  [still under construction]

Diary for March 2004

Letter on abortion by Archbishop Henry, read in all churches on the weekend of 31st January/1st February 2004

You are invited to help Christian Brothers' College celebrate their first year in  Parklands and to raise funds for sports equipment.
When: Friday 26th March 2004 at 19h30
Where: The Italian Club, Rugby
Cost: R100 per person includes a three course meal and dancing
Tickets are available from the school office.
You can also help by sponsoring a table at the function for R500.
Queries: Tel: 021 556 5969 /79 or E-mail: office@cbc.wcape.school.za 


Diary for February 2004

Archbishop Henry has announced the most recent clergy changes affecting the Archdiocese of Cape Town. Click here to view the changes.

Diary for January 2004

Diary for November 2003

Diary for October 2003

Diary for September 2003

Diary
for August 2003

(24th June 2003)

World renowned Catholic Life Issues speaker Prof Janet Smith to visit Cape Town from 6th-8th July.

Jean Vanier, co-founder of the worldwide Faith and Light communities and founder of the L'Arche communites, theologian and author of many Christian books and publications, is to visit Cape Town to conduct an open retreat from 16th-19th July.

Diary for July 2003

A Message to All the Catholics in Southern Africa from the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

RIP
Fr Peter Franzidis, OFM

Fr Peter Franzidis died suddenly and peacefully on 27th June 2003 at Nazareth House, Cape Town. After serving for many years as the senior Roman Catholic official on the island of Rhodes, he retired to Cape Town some years ago to be with some of his family. In more recent years he had been resident at Nazareth House, where he was in frail care. His Requiem Mass was concelebrated at Our Lady of Good Hope, Sea Point, at 10h00 on 3rd July 2003.

 

RIP
Dcn Leonard Bredeveldt

Deacon Leonard Bredeveldt died on 7th June 2003 after collapsing at a parish dance the previous evening. 
He was 71 years of age. 
He is survived by his wife Magdalene and five children.
Lennie was ordained to the diaconate on 21st August 1983. 
His Requiem Mass was concelebrated at St Mary's, Retreat, 
on 11th June 2003.

 
Diary for June 2003

RIP
Fr Martin Daly, SDB

Father Martin Daly, SDB died on Saturday May 10th at 17h30, four days after his 84th birthday.  
He suffered irreversible brain damage after a relapse whilst recovering from an operation in Groote Schuur Hospital.
He was ordained to the priesthood on 18th July 1948.
His Requiem Mass was concelebrated at Our Lady Help of Christians, Lansdowne, on Thursday May 15 at 10h00.

 
Diary for May 2003
Diary for April 2003
Diary for March 2003

(24th February 2003)

ELCs, Creches, Pre-Primary Schools, Homes for Needy Children 

Lay Organisations

Educational & Other Programmes

Diary for January 2003.
Letter from Archbishop Henry announcing clergy changes for January 2003.

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