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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A message of condolences on the death of Pope Francis from the Anglican Diocese of George and their shepherd
Addressed to Bishop Noel and all of us of the Diocese of Oudtshoorn, we share the following letter received from the Right Revered Edwin Desmond Pockpass, Bishop of the Anglican… Read more →
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Happy birthday, Bishop!
Oudtshoorn, 22 April 2025: Bishop turns 57 today! We, his Diocesan family wish him many happy returns of the day and we ask God the Fahter to bless him with… Read more →
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Suggested prayers upon the death of Pope Francis
The Funeral, the date of which is yet to be determined, will take place according to the second edition of the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis which introduced several new elements,… Read more →
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From the Chancery: The Vicar General on the death of Pope Francis: A Directive to all Priests
Oudtshoorn 21 April 2025 – As was announced by the Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, Cardinal Kevin Farrel, the Holy Father has died at 7:35 this morning (21 April). Our… Read more →
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Pope Francis dies. What happens now?
The Funeral, the date of which is yet to be determined, will take place according to the second edition of the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis which introduced several new elements,… Read more →
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Pope Francis dies at the age of 88
Pope Francis was not scheduled to make any official appearances for a while, but this past Sunday, April 6th however, as Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare… Read more →
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Pope Francis’s unscheduled appearance
Pope Francis was not scheduled to make any official appearances for a while, but this past Sunday, April 6th however, as Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare… Read more →
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On Good Friday, remember the Holy Land
Take a moment to watch the following video that addresses and explains beautifully WHY you should contribute to the special Holy Land collection that is taken up around the world… Read more →
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Kolping families gathered at Kolping House in Dysselsdorp
Members of the Kolping Society gathered at Kolping House, Dysselsdorp from 14 to 16 March for a workshop on the nature and working’s of the Kolping Society. The Kolping families… Read more →
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The Sacred Heart Sodality’s annual retreat
The Sodality of the Sacred Heart held their annual retreat on Saturday, 08 March at Don Bosco Youth Camp and joined the Diocesan Pilgrimage to the “Kruisberg”, as is their… Read more →