DIOCESIS OUDTSHOORNENSIS
A DIOCESE OF THE LATIN ROMAN RITE
Ecclesiastical Territory
Erected as a Diocese 1951
Tel: +27 44 279 1715
Email: curia@oudtshoornensis.com
or
oudtshoornensis@gmail.com
Our Diocese
The Ecclesiastical Territory that
constitutes the Diocese
Our Bishop
The shepherd of our Diocese
Our Cathedral
The heart and mother church of our Diocese
RECENT NEWS | ONLANGSE NUUS
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The Southern African Catholic Bishops on the upcoming local elections
As South Africa prepares for local government elections on November 4, the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has released a pastoral letter urging citizens to revive failing municipalities by… Read more →
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Agteros kom ook in die kraal …
Sr Eva Bernard Basson het onlangs haar 50ste Jubileum van Godgeydeprofessie in haar tuisdorp Riemvasmaak gevier – ’n plek wat diep verbind is met haar roepingsverhaal – terwyl Biskop Noel… Read more →
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The Southern African Catholic Bishops gather in Plenary
The Catholic Bishops of Botswana, Eswatini and South Africa are gathered at Khanya House in Pretoria for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) August Plenary Session, taking place from… Read more →
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Millions of people find themselves trapped in modern-day slavery
“Tradisionele” slawerny is wettig afgeskaf, maar sowat 50 miljoen mense bevind hulself steeds vasgevang in moderne slawerny. “Traditional” chattel slavery has been legally abolished, yet about 50 million people find… Read more →
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Old age is not a burden to manage but a gift to cherish
The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly this year reached its sixth ‘celebration,’ gradually becoming an established fixture in the life of the Church. | Die Wêrelddag vir Grootouers… Read more →
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None of this is fashion
Have you ever looked at the vestments ordinarily worn by the Holy Father and wondered what the meaning thereof, if any, is? Het jy al ooit na die gewade geloer… Read more →
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The 6th Word Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life has confirmed that the Holy Father has directed that the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will continue to be celebrated annually… Read more →
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Episcopal Ordination anniversary
We congratulate Bishop-emeritus Francisco Fortunato de Gouveia on the anniversary of his episcopal ordination, 16 years ago on 17 July 2010. Ons wens biskop-emeritus Francisco Fortunato de Gouveia geluk met… Read more →
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43th Episcopal Ordination anniversary
With gratitude and deep respect for his ministry and leadership, we congratulate Bishop-emeritus Edward R. Adams on the anniversary of his episcopal ordination, 43 years ago on 16 July 1983.… Read more →
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Capuchin Poor Clare Sisters conclude their canonical chapter
We congratulate our Capuchin Poor Clare Sisters, of the Bethany Adoration Convent, Swellendam, on the canonical election today, 10 July of Sr Benedicta Dlamini O.S.C Cap (Abbess), Sr Irma Guzman… Read more →