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.
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
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
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)