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Archdiocesan News A PUBLICATION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF CAPE TOWN • ISSUE NO. 100 • APRIL-JUNE 2021 • INTERACTIVE EDITION* *As an INTERACTIVE EDITION, all hyperlinks are highlighted in blue. Be sure to click on them for additional information. Celebrating 100 editions of Archdiocesan News The Archdiocesan News began in July 1995, first as a humble six page tabloid, then growing to and settling down as a 12 pager a year later. Its aim has always been to try to provide a channel of communication and dialogue for the people of the Archdiocese of Cape Town, but also to communicate various events, discuss topical issues, provide theological and spiritual input, and reflect all aspects of the life of our local Church. We celebrate the Archdiocesan News in this edition. We go for a brief walk down memory lane, trying to capture some important moments – or snapshots – in the life of our local Church. Re-live some of those moments here below: Archdiocesan News Archdiocesan News Archdiocesan News A PUBLICATION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF CAPE TOWN • ISSUE NO 47 • JULY-SEPTEMBER 2007 • FREE OF CHARGE A PUBLICATION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF CAPE TOWN • ISSUE NO 53 • JANUARY-MARCH 2009 • Free oF Charge A PUBLICATION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF CAPE TOWN • ISSUE NO 58 • JULY-SEPTEMBER 2010 • FREE OF CHARGE 100 Growing Excitement about YOutH LEADERS' FORuM 2008: SACBC president on rumours of post taking our Vision for Youth further World Cup xenophobia and violence our First Diocesan Synod “ ut what are we doing for our ecently there have been rumours living legally in South Africa. It is own countries through no fault of their youth”? in various sections of our com- commonly said that these people take own. South Africa’s own recent history here is growing excitement about our first contribution to make!”, exclaimed one of the Synod How often do we hear munity of the possibility of away the jobs of South Africans and clearly demonstrates how such move- Rxenophobic attacks once the World that they bring criminal behaviour into ment can be of long-term benefit to all Diocesan Synod. This was very evident delegates who comes originally from Nigeria. Bthese words from priests and people at the second round of deanery meetings Of course, the Synod is not the first time that alike? In September 2007 we had a Cup is over. Immediately after such a the country. the countries and people involved. Twhich took place in May (the first round was lay people from different parishes are getting successful hosting of the World Cup, Current evidence suggests that the Our Police Service has demonstrated Synod. One of the major commis- in October last year). Priests, deacons and three together. The Archdiocesan Pastoral Council has where South Africans demonstrated foreign-born are no more likely to be a gratifying professionalism and dedi- sions was ‘Youth’. The Pastoral Plan representatives from each parish met in each of been in existence for many years; many lay move- to the world and to each other what involved in crime as any other part of cation during the World Cup. We call the eight deaneries in our diocese. The Reflection ments have members in different parishes; and emerging from the Synod contains can be achieved when we all work the population and that they are gener- on authorities such as the Police Service Paper, Communio et Missio, was presented to them. catechists and people in different ministries also valuable insights and directions for together, we call on the Government, ally more likely to create employment and local government to remove any This booklet contains the six themes that will be get together. But this gathering is of special sig- Youth Ministry in the Archdiocese. employers and citizens to listen with opportunities rather than take away vestige of the culture of impunity that addressed at the Synod assembly in September. nificance because it is the first time the laity will With this in mind, Joan Armstrong renewed vigour to these voices express- employment. sometimes developed in the past around Each deanery also elected lay delegates to the play a role – together with a substantial number and the staff of the Centre for ing legitimate grievance, and act for It is also misleading to assert that crimes associated with xenophobic vio- Synod – one for each parish in the deanery. When of priests, deacons and religious brothers and Pastoral Development hosted the our common good. the cause of xenophobia is a hatred of lence. Violence against foreigners and those elected were presented to the meeting there sisters – in assisting the archbishop in carrying 2008 Youth Leaders Forum at We, the Catholic Bishops of Southern foreign-born persons living in South their businesses should not be seen as a was the sense that YES! THE SYNOD WILL BE out his ministry of governance of the diocese. The Africa, join our voices to those of South Africa. In the past, violence against tool to elicit local political or economic the Archdiocesan Strandfontein HAPPENING SOON!! Directory on the Pastoral Ministry of Bishops Africans everywhere, asking that those foreign communities in the name of advantage. Rather they should be seen For those of us on the Preparatory Commission, mentions several ways in which a Synod can do Campsite on 13-14 December. The tempted to violence for whatever reason protests against poor service delivery for what they are: criminal acts that part of the excitement is witnessing many of the lay this: “by adapting the laws and norms of the uni- Venue for the Synod: Springfield Convent School, Wynberg Campsite was given a basic facelift: find other means of expressing their suggests that we must be vigilant and demean and disadvantage us all. leaders finding their voice in a forum that is wider versal Church to local conditions; by indicating the kitchen was completely over- grievances. We call on government and work harder to improve the lot of the As custodians and teachers of truth than their own parish. One staunch parishioner the policy and programme of apostolic work in that: “The diocesan bishop is the sole legislator in be open to the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Our del- hauled and necessary repairs carried communities at all levels to confront poorest of South African residents. and human dignity, we pledge the from Rondebosch was heard to say: “This is the the diocese; by resolving difficulties encountered the diocesan Synod. Other members of the synod egates need to prepare well, that they may speak the issue of violence in a proactive and Catholic Social Teaching has pro- support of the Church to build greater have only a consultative vote. The diocesan bishop the truth and listen to others. The lay delegates out; and a team from Strandfontein first time that I have ever been asked my opinion in the apostolate and administration; by giving productive manner that will make for vided criteria that must be met for peo- local integration, tolerance and partici- alone signs the synodal declarations and decrees, especially need to be helped to find their voice. As Parish cleaned and scrubbed the on what is happening in the Church. I feel really impetus to general projects and undertakings; and peace and tolerance. Let us all use the ple to move between countries, both to pation in public life. and only by his authority may these be published.” Vatican II put it: “They (the laity) are, by reason of whole interior of the building. important that the archbishop actually wants to by correcting errors in doctrine and morals if any goodwill shown during the World Cup improve their own opportunities, and A combination of tolerance from However, it will only be in very exceptional cir- the knowledge, competence or outstanding ability We invited 2-3 youth leaders, as know what I think!” A very emotional delegate have crept in.” All those who have been invited by to build a better country. when they are forced by the situation our communities and resolute action from one of the Mitchell’s Plain parishes said: “I the archbishop as delegates to the Synod do indeed cumstances that the bishop would not act on what which they may enjoy, permitted and sometimes well as a Parish Pastoral Council South Africa, as a whole, needs to in their own country to flee. on the part of government can help have prayed all my life for the opportunity to be have an awesome responsibility! comes out of the Synod. even obliged to express their opinion on those things representative from each parish in find positive and constructive ways to It is incumbent on our government to ensure that the positive experiences able to sit down with Catholics from other areas The role of the delegates is to “assist” the arch- As the date for the Synod approaches, it is which concern the good of the church.” (Constitution the Archdiocese. The overwhelming raise and debate issues as one commu- manage the legal flow of people in and of so many visitors to South Africa in to hear what they are thinking.” “We also have a bishop in his ministry. Canon Law (#466) tells us incumbent on all of us to pray for it, that all will on the Church #37). response required that we erect a Archbishop Lawrence Henry together with some of the youth leaders engaged in discussion, exploring a way forward for the youth nity. Catholic Social Teaching encour- out of the country. Proper management recent months can continue to be repli- in the Archdiocese of Cape town. Photo: S.

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