Category Pastoral Activities | Pastorale Aktiwiteite

Dikasterie vir die Geloofsleer
The pain of a rupture: The Procedure to return to Catholic communion

Oudtshoorn, 4 July 2026 – The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has sent a communication to bishops around the world outlining what must be done to welcome back those who decide to leave the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X following the schismatic act that led to excommunication.

Die Dikasterie vir die Geloofsleer het ’n kommunikasie aan biskoppe regoor die wêreld gestuur waarin uiteengesit word wat gedoen moet word om dié wat besluit het om die Priesterlikebroederskap van Sint Pius X te verlaat ná die skismatiese daad wat tot ekskommunikasie gelei het, weer welkom te heet.

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Newly consecrated hands

Oudtshoorn, 16 June 2026 – Fr Refioe Letswesa offered his first Holy Mass of Thanksgiving post-ordination at St Niklaas van Flüe in Bridgton, in the presence of the communities of St Niklaas and Queen of Peace, where he completed his pastoral placement during formation.

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Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priesthood

Oudtshoorn, 15 June 2026 – This morning, Rev Deacon Refioe Letswesa was ordained priest by Rt Rev Bishop Noel Rucastle, ordinary of the Diocese of Oudtshoorn. It is our heartfelt prayer that Father Refioe will enjoy the special protection of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in his ministry, now and always.

  • The candidate is questioned.
  • The candidate responds.
  • The people ascent.
  • The prayer of consecration is prayed and hands are lain upon the priest-elect!

Fr Refioe will celebrated his first Holy Mass tomorrow morning with the communities of the parish of St Niklaas van Flüe and Queen of Peace in Bridgton, Oudtshoorn. This link will take you to an archived copy of the livestream of the Ordination Mass.

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Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Oudtshoorn, 12 June 2026: The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus was privately revealed to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, a 17th-century French nun.

The Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a powerful prayer and reminder of God’s boundless love and mercy.

The private revelations granted to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque provide a powerful invitation to all believers to encounter Jesus’s compassionate heart and respond with love and devotion.

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Catechesis for Mission

Oudtshoorn, 10 June 2026: St John Vianney Seminary, in collaboration with the SACBC Department for Christian Formation, Liturgy and Culture, announced a Short Course entitled Catechesis for Mission. 

St John Vianney Seminarie, in samewerking met die SACBC Departement vir Christelike Vorming, Liturgie en Kultuur, het laat weet dat ’n kort kursus, getiteld, Catechesis for Mission geskeduleer is.

This short course is designed for:

  • Catechists
  • Diocesan Catechetical Coordinators
  • Liturgy Committee Members
  • Parish Pastoral Council Members
  • Proclaimers
  • Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
  • Leaders of Services in the absence of a priest
  • Any Person Interested in Learning About the Catechism of the Catholic Church
  • Any Person Wishing to Deepen Their Understanding of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
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Pray with Pope Leo

Oudtshoorn, 1 June 2026 – Pope Leo XIV invites people of good will around the world to join him for in praying for a specific intention every month. Below is the his prayer intention for June 2026.

Pous Leo XIV Pous Leo XIV nooi mense van goeie wil regoor die wêreld uit om elke maand saam met hom vir ’n spesifieke bedoeling of intensie te bid. Hieronder volg sy gebedsbedoeling vir Junie 2026.

UPapa uLeo XIV umema abantu abanentando elungileyo kwihlabathi liphela ukuba bamanyane naye ekuthandazeni ngenjongo ethile rhoqo ngenyanga. Nantsi injongo yakhe yomthandazo kaJuni 2026.

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