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 importance of global solidarity in tackling this hidden crime”
Pope Francis encouraged consecrated men and women to become “bearers of light” in the modern world by faithfully living out the evangelical counsels during his celebration of first vespers for… Read more →
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“Missionaries of Hope among all Peoples”
Pope Francis encouraged consecrated men and women to become “bearers of light” in the modern world by faithfully living out the evangelical counsels during his celebration of first vespers for… Read more →
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Biskop bid & kuier saam met die susters
Oudtshoorn, 5 Februarie 2025 – Die afgelope Saterdag het biskop Noel met ‘n groot aantal van die religieuse susters, van die verskillende kongregasies wat in die Bisdom aanwesig en werksaam… Read more →
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“Be like a bride before her spouse, surrounded by light”
Pope Francis encouraged consecrated men and women to become “bearers of light” in the modern world by faithfully living out the evangelical counsels during his celebration of first vespers for… Read more →
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The journey continues …
he Diocese of Oudtshoorn has two students studying at SJV; Lethan Damens beginning his 2nd year of Philosophy studies and Refioe Letswesa, completing his theology studies and entering the final… Read more →
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“To listen more than we speak” and “to dream God’s dreams”
Pope Francis during the liturgical celebration of Sunday of the Word of God on 26 January, at St Peter’s Basilica, reminded the congregation that when Scripture is read, studied, and… Read more →
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Respond with ardour to the jouful announcement of Christ!
Pope Francis during the liturgical celebration of Sunday of the Word of God on 26 January, at St Peter’s Basilica, reminded the congregation that when Scripture is read, studied, and… Read more →
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Sunday of the Word of God
his coming Sunday, January 26, the Church observes the sixth Sunday of the Word of God, a celebration initiated by Pope Francis on September 30, 2019, to highlight the importance… Read more →
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Signs of Hope
The recent announcement of the gradual release of 553 Cuban prisoners brings a message of great hope at the outset of this Jubilee Year 2025, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin in… Read more →
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The consecration of Church of the Baptism of Jesus, a ‘sign of hope’
Oudtshoorn, 11 Janaury 2025 – Pope Francis entrusted Cardinal Parolin, the Cardinal Secretary of State for the Vatican City, with conveying his greetings not only to the Catholic faithful but… Read more →