Brenda, Author at Imbisa -

14 Jun

Hate speech can lead to loss of lives

June 14, 2022
Posted by Brenda

Fr. Limukani Ndlovu, Archdiocese of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe In their recently published pastoral statement entitled, “Reclaiming the Sanctity of Life: Zimbabwe Council of Churches Pastoral Statement on the Murder of Moreblessing Ali 13 June 2022” the...

13 Jun

Events, General

New Bishop of Kokstad in South Africa ordained

June 13, 2022
Posted by Brenda

By the Communications Office of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (photo of Bp Mbuyisa courtesy of the SACBC Comunications Office) The episcopal ordination of Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa C.M.M as the 5th Bishop of Kokstad since...

13 Jun

Events, General

Synod 2023, Listening to voices of Women: Nontando Margaret Hadebe

June 13, 2022
Posted by Brenda

The IMBISA Secretariat invites Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, Religious men and women, Deacons, Theologians, researchers from other fields, Seminarians, people interested in the growth of the Catholic Church and all men of good will to...

22 May

General, Joy of the Gospel

Comment on the Readings of the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 22, 2022
Posted by Brenda

Fr. Dumisani Vilakati, Diocese of Manzini, Eswatini The readings on this Sixth Sunday of Easter speak of the benevolence of God who welcomes all to worship within the community of believers. Inclusivity and working for...

09 May

General

The Synodal Journey of the Archdiocese of Bulawayo.

May 9, 2022
Posted by Brenda

By Fr. Limukani Ndlovu, Archdiocese of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. As we move towards the stage of the pre-synodal meeting at the Archdiocesan level, it is critical that I reflect with you some points of interest. The synodal...

04 May

General

Bishop of Pemba Calls for International Community not to Forget Cabo Delgado

May 4, 2022
Posted by Brenda

Johan Viljoen, Dennis Hurley Peace Institute, South Africa The Bishop of Pemba asked the international community this Sunday (01-05) not to forget the Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado. Bishop António Juliasse Ferreira Sandramo said that...

26 Apr

Catholic Social Teaching, General

If salt loses its saltiness

April 25, 2022
Posted by Brenda

By Fr. Limukani Ndlovu, Archdiocese of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe In his strong and confrontational, somewhat rhetoric words, Jesus states that, “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if salt has lost its savour, herewith shall...

25 Apr

General, Synodality

SYNODAL PROCESS AND THE DEEPENING OF COMMUNION IN IMBISA

April 24, 2022
Posted by Brenda

By. Fr. Rafael Sapato of Lichinga Diocese Mozambique (coordinator of the Pastoral Department in IMBISA) Pope Francis has convened the Synod on Synodality to be held in October 2023, whose theme is: For a Synodal...

22 Apr

General

SECAM Statement to the Participants in the Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund

April 22, 2022
Posted by Brenda

Commission for Justice, Peace and Development This statement is an invitation to the delegates to the 2022 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group to use the resources and the...

07 Apr

News

Bishop of Manzini, Eswatini, Visits “petrol bombed” Primary School Library

April 7, 2022
Posted by Brenda

By + José Luís Gerardo Ponce de León, IMC Bishop of Manzini "If you too had only recognised on this day the way to peace! But in fact it is hidden from your eyes!" (Lk 19:42) The evening of...