Diocesan News

Diocesan News

Dementia Support Group: The support group for family members of persons with dementia will take place on Monday 2 November at Nazareth House at 18:30, and on Monday 16 November at Sacred Heart Parish at 10:00. New members always welcome. Contact Kaye on 083 299 1842 for further information.

Retrouvaille Weekend: The next Retrouvaille Weekend will take place in Port Elizabeth from 6–8 November. The presenting team, three couples and a priest or pastor couple presents a technique of communication that enables you to take a good look at many areas of your relationship. The team provides practical tools for improving your marriage. Unlike marriage counsellors, they will share how they were able to benefit from these techniques themselves. After each presentation you will have time for reflection and discussion in complete privacy with your spouse. For confidential information about Retrouvaille visit our website at www.helpourmarriage.com, or to register for the next weekend please click here or phone 072 783 6785 and we will gladly help you.
 

Marriage Encounter Weekend: This weekend is taking place from 13 – 15 November 2026, at St Luke’s Retreat Centre. The Marriage Encounter group invites all married couples who want to enrich and strengthen their relationships. The cost of R1950 includes weekend material, accommodation and all meals. For enquiries and registration please contact Lufern Koopman 084 550 0516 or Francios Koopman 084 550 6465. Click here for more details.

St Dominic’s Priory School, Grade 000: For a child who is 3 turning 4 in Grade 000, the biggest priority is not formal academics. It is building the foundations for learning: language, independence, social skills, movement, confidence, curiosity and the first movements of faith. In 2027, St Dominic’s Priory School opens its first Grade 000 class. Is your child turning 4 next year? Applications are open. Enrol now; limited space available. St Dominic’s Priory School is a Catholic, Independent, Co-educational day school, now for Grade 000 to Grade 12. Join the Priory family – this is where it all begins.