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.
Ordination to the Diaconate
Diaconate Ordinations - St Martin de Porres
Please see the YouTube link below for the Diaconate Ordinations to be held at St. Martin de Porres Parish, East London on Tuesday 27th April 2021 at 11am. Click on the picture to take you to the YouTube channel and Set a Reminder 
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
BISHOP VINCENT'S EASTER MESSAGE
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Yesterday, Tuesday 30th March the Clergy and Religious of our Diocese celebrated the Chrism Mass at Sacred Heart Parish in Kabega. Many lay people followed the proceedings online. It was a wonderful celebration especially seen as last year; 2020 we were not able to come together due to the restrictions as a result of the COVID pandemic. We are truly grateful that this year we will be able to take part in the greatest celebration of the Catholic Church where at the completion of Holy Week like the disciples on a journey to Emmaus we encounter the risen Christ through His Word and in the breaking of the Bread of Life.
I am happy to confirm that after last nights Presidential address the restrictions on public gatherings have been further eased:
• Indoor gatherings have been increased up to a maximum of 250 people but may not exceed 50% of the venue capacity.
• Outdoor gatherings have been increased up to a maximum of 500 people but may not exceed 50% of the venue capacity.
• Please also take note that no pre or post gatherings at funerals are permitted.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Parishes and your COVID task teams, hospitality ministers etc…. for the way in which you continue to make sure our Church buildings are COVID compliant and safe for the people of God to worship together.
I pray that you have a blessed, enriching, and peaceful Holy Week and Easter celebration.
Yours in Christ
+Bishop VM Zungu
Daily Liturgy
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SACBC News
- Catholic Leaders in Uganda Reveal Chilling Human Rights Violations in COVID-19 Report
- The death of his Eminence Sebastian Cardinal Khoarai OMI
- Archbishop Buti Tlhagale now a member of UN’s Multi-Religious Council of Leaders
- The Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 2021 World Day of Vocations
Important Links & Websites
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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 |
Renew Africa |
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| A Lifleline for Troubled Marriages | PE-based Education Development | Catholic Order of Gentlemen | Vatican News Agency |
Justice & Peace Documents
The Justice & Peace Department has made the following documents available
SACBC Justice and Peace statement on the senseless killing of Mthokozisi Ntumba
SACBC Justice & Peace Commission Calls for Jobs Summit to Discuss Unemployment Crisis
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)
Click on the picture to read the Letter from the SACBC's Parliamentary Liaison Office about the Covid-19 Vaccine 
Link to Covid-19 Portal
Click on the logo to go to the Official Coronavirus Covid-19 Resource Portal for all information and updates about the crisis
This link is required by law but is gladly provided in the best interests of the people of South Africa
Spiritual Communion Service
Click on the image to download a beautiful "Spiritual Communion Service" which you can hold in the your homes at any time. With thanks to the Archdiocese of Cape Town.
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