Patron of Our Diocese
Our Lady Flight Into Egypt
Mary is honoured as the Chief Patron of our Diocese of Port Elizabeth. In accordance with the official liturgical Pastoral Guide it is therefore elevated to a solemnity (big feast) for the local church and celebrated on the Sunday that occurs on 4th February or between the 4th and 10th February each year.
Welcome to the Catholic Diocese of Port Elizabeth
As the Bishop of the Diocese of Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa I would like to welcome you to our website. Whether you are a resident or a Visitor, I greet you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour!
It is my wish that this website will provide you with all the information you may require about our Diocese. You will also find links to other websites which may be of interest to you.
If you do not find what you are searching for, please do not hesitate to contact us HERE.
Please also tell your fellow parishioners about the website.
With sincere best wishes.
Bishop Vincent Mduduzi Zungu OFM
Mother Teresa Canonised!
Pope Francis: Care for the Common Home
Finding Jesus Youth Rally!
Daily Reflection
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Monday 9/26/16 – Could we pass the test of Job?
As we begin a week of reflecting on the Book of Job, we start off with what some theologians believe is one of the most important questions posed in the Bible: Do we serve God only for ourselves and our own benefit? In other words, do we worship well when times are good, but not so […]The post Monday 9/26/16 – Could we pass the test of Job? appeared first on A Catholic Moment.
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| Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference | Websites & Publishing Services | South Africa's Catholic Newspaper | Marriage & Family Ministry |
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| St Augustine's Cathedral | South Africa's Only Catholic Radio Station | Official Site - Bl Benedict Daswa |
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| A Lifleline for Troubled Marriages | PE-based Education Development | Catholic Order of Gentlemen | Vatican News Agency |
Diocesan Diary
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Justice & Peace Documents
The Justice & Peace Department has made the following documents available
Race: What South Africans really think
Sustainable use of water, oceans and marine resources
Apostolic Exhortation on Love on the Family 2016 (Amoris Laetitia)
Pope Francis, Urging Less Judgment, Signals Path for Divorced on Communion 2016
Charter of Election Ethics (Municipal Elections 2016)
Vatican News
- Pope Francis to Catechists: never tire of witnessing to Resurrection
- Pope Francis to deaf people: together for more welcoming Church, society
- Pope Francis: Bl. Engelmar Unzeitig CMM a model of charity
- Pope Francis at Angelus: prayers for Mexican Church, nation
- Pope offers comfort to friends and relatives of Nice attack victims
SACBC News
- The Lives of the Mentally Ill Matter.
- Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors: day of prayer for survivors and victims of sexual abuse, 12.09.2016
- Ongoing Formation for Recently Ordained Priests becomes SACBC’s priority…
- Bridges, Not Walls. Upcoming SACBC Communication Workshop. Hurry and Grab the Opportunity.
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