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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Oudtshoorn, 13 May 2026: The Diocesan Synodal Team distributed on 21 April source material that can be used for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The theme for the 2026 Week for Christian Unity (14 to 24 May) comes from Ephesians 4:4 …“There is one Body and one Spirit just as you were called to the one Hope of your calling.” 

All parishes, priests, religious and consecrated people are invited to meaninfully participate in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity events. The Diocesan Synodal Team provided the below attached source material as a suggestion for potential gatherings while reminding all that this week offers a profound moment to deepen our shared witness, strengthen relationships among our congregations, and reflect on Christ’s prayer “that all may be one” (John 17:21) Turning to our Bishops’ 2025 Statement, we are also reminded that in the midst of South Africa’s ongoing journey of reconciliation, healing and justice, our unity as churches sends a vital message of hope and collaboration to our people.” …. SACBC 2025.

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Christian Unity Week of Prayer and Laudato Si’ Week

Oudtshoorn, 1 May 2026: Attached find resources for Laudato Si’ week and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, provided by the Departments for Christian Formation, Ecumenism, Inter-Faith and Religious Dialogue, as well as the Commission for Justice and Peace and Marfam (SACBC).

The two commemorative events will run concurrently from 17 – 24 May 2026 D.V.

Laudato Si and Christian Unity Reflections 17 – 24 May 2026Download
Diocesan Choirs ministry revived

Oudtshoorn, 4 May 2026: Over the past weekend, 1 to 3 May 2026, choirs from 11 of our Diocesan communities and parishes gathered at the Oude Klooster in Oudtshoorn for a revival of the Diocesan choirs workshop, facilitated by the chaplains of the choirs Fr. Luyolo Jacob and Deacon Refioe Letswesa, while bishop Noel joined the group and shared with them, his particular vision for the choir ministry within the overall Diocesan landscape.

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The month of May is dedicated to the Virgin Mary

Oudtshoorn, 1 May 2026 – May is the Month of Mary and the Church turns with particular devotion to the Mother of God – not in one title, but in many, each rooted in a place and a people. We dedicate the entire month to the Blessed Virgin, mother of God and spiritual mother of us all.

In the plan of salvation, the Blessed Virgin Mary holds a special place. By virtue of her role to be the mother of the Son of God by divine election, she was conceived immaculately — i.e., without the stain of original sin — and by fidelity to her son has been crowned queen of heaven and earth. Everything Mary said and did leads to Christ. Who knows a child better than a mother? And what good and loving child does not know his or her mother and love her with all of his or her heart?

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Jubilee Year of St Francis of Assisi

Oudtshoorn, 25 April 2026: Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, a wonderful opportunity for us to open our hearts more fully to the Gospel and follow the example of this great Saint’s humble service to God. 

A Learn Series,  The Unknown St. Francis of Assisi, hosted from Italy by Teresa Tomeo will help you learn about the places that shaped his mission 800 years ago—where he heard God’s call to conversion, served lepers, tamed a wolf, received the wounds of Christ, and established a beloved Christmas devotion, the Nativity scene.

You can learn more about the video series by visiting the following link.

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Oudtshoorn, 25 April 2026: Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, a wonderful opportunity for us to open our hearts more fully to the Gospel and follow the example of this great Saint’s humble service to God. 

A Learn Series,  The Unknown St. Francis of Assisi, hosted from Italy by Teresa Tomeo will help you learn about the places that shaped his mission 800 years ago—where he heard God’s call to conversion, served lepers, tamed a wolf, received the wounds of Christ, and established a beloved Christmas devotion, the Nativity scene.

You can learn more about the video series by visiting the following link.

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Pray with the Pope 2026

Oudtshoorn, 2026 – You are invited to pray with the Holy Father. His prayer intention for 2026 are added here below on a monthly basis.

Jy word uitgenooi om saam met die Pous te bid. Sy gebedsintensies vir 2026 word maandeliks hiernaas bygevoeg.

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