Diocesan News

Living Theology Evening Talk: Rev. David M. Neuhaus SJ is a Jesuit priest, born in South Africa, who has lived in Palestine/Israel for the past fifty years. In this talk Father David will explain what has been happening in Palestine/Israel since October 2023. He will attempt to sketch out not only the past but also the prospectives for the future. This will also be an opportunity to exchange with someone who lives in Jerusalem, a witness to the ongoing tragedy. The Living Theology Evening Talk is on Wednesday 2 September at 18:00 at Mater Dei Parish.

Living Theology 2026: To be held from 1 – 3 September 2026 at St Luke’s Retreat Centre, Park Lane. The theme is Our Father? The Shadow of Father, and the guest speakers are David Neuhaus SJ and Kgaugelo Habyane. This three-day series is a journey into the history, the wounds, and the reimagining of fatherhood. Together, we will explore how Scripture, especially the language of “Our Father”, has shaped our image of God, and how that image meets the lived realities of fatherhood today. Through reflection, dialogue, and engagement with Scripture, the Living Theology series creates space to acknowledge both personal and collective woundedness, while opening pathways toward forgiveness, reconciliation, and integration. To register, please mail the completed registration form with the proof of payment to pdo@cdpe.co.za 

Dementia Support Group: The support group for family members of persons living with dementia will meet at Nazareth House on Monday 7 September at 18:30 and at Sacred Heart Parish on Monday 21 September at 10:00. All are welcome to attend. For details contact Kaye on 083 299 1842.