St Elisabet Van Hongarye Katolieke Kerk - Avontuur - Bisdom Oudtshoorn

27/10/2026

The 2027 Lenten Season starts with Ash Wednesday, 10 February 2027

Consider donating indirectly by Wearing With Purpose some of the SACRIFICIUM 2027 Apparel - all proceeds go destined for Lenten Appeal purposes.

Contact the Diocesan Coordinator for Sacrificium - Lenten Appeal for enquiries or order forms. Wendy @ 078 248 0747

Order forms can be downloaded from the Diocesan website at
https://oudtshoornensis.com/pastoral/pastoral-lenten-appeal-sacrificium/

Southern Cross Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

25/10/2026

Diocesan Laity Workshop – 24 October 2026
Yesterday, 24 October 2026, the Diocesan Laity Department met with representatives from the various sodalities and the lay faithful across the Diocese for a fruitful workshop, with some participants joining online.

"All participation, valuable contributions, and commitment to our shared mission as the Church is greatly appreciated," said Olwen West-Williams, Diocesan Laity Council Chair.

She further said "may we continue to journey together in faith, unity, and love, embracing the spirit of Synodality as we listen to one another, walk together, and work towards a stronger and more united Church. Together, we walk as the People of God!"

22/10/2026

You are invited!
Diocesan Laity Workshop
Saturday, 24 October 2026
10:00 - 12:00 (SAST)

Meeting link: https://teams.live.com/meet/9346801274821?p=423mnIJ2rxE2dJLZ5X

20/10/2026

Catholic Statistics 2026 Katolieke Statistieke

19/10/2026

Kankerbewusmaking te St Niklaas van Flüe Katolieke Kerk - Oudtshoorn - Bisdom Oudtshoorn

Gister het Mnr Japie Coetzee, op uitnodig die Heilige Mis by St. Niklaas bygewoon waarna hy 'n kort praatjie gelewer het oor kankerbewustheid en sy betrokkenheid by die Irma Bruchi Kankerhuis op George.

As deel van kankerbewusmaking, veral borskanker, het' n groot deel van die gemeente pienk gedra in solidariteit. Voor die aanvang van die Heilige Mis is daar drie gebedskerse aangesteek vir slagoffers van kanker, oorlewendes en pasiënte.

17/10/2026

World Mission Sunday - 100 - Wêreldsendingsondag
A visual recap | A visuele opsomming met Afrikaanse ondertitels

16/10/2026

Kankerbewusmakingsmaand
By St Saviour Katedraal het Mnr Japie Coetzee, voormalige Oudtshoorn Raadslid en 'n betrokkene by die Irma Bruchi Kankerhuis op George 'n spesiale tweede kollekte van vr. Charles en Adrianna R. in ontvangs geneem. 'n Soortgelyke aksie word te St Niklaas van Flue en Koningin van Vrede op 25 Oktober gehou.

15/10/2026

PMS 2027 LITURGICAL CALENDARS ARRIVED!

🗓️ 2027 Liturgical Calendar
📍 Available soon from your parish and the Chancery

💰 From R25 each
(Price dependent on quantity ordered by your local community)

Get yours early and journey through the Church's liturgical year while supporting the work of the Pontifical Mission Societies.

"The Love of Christ Sends Us"

14/10/2026

Mission Sunday - 100 Years of Dedicated to the proclomation of the Good News of Jesus Christ.

View Pope Leo's World Mission Sunday message here.

Pontifical Mission Societies - Missio-SACBC

17/11/2025

Die Patroonheilige van die Katoliekegemeenskap in die Langkloof
Sint Elisabet van Hongarye

Gelukkige Naamfeesdag aan alle parogiane van St Elisabet van Hongarye Katolieke Kerk

The Catholic Diocese of Oudtshoorn

18/02/2025

18 Februarie - Met leedwese is kennisgeneem van die skielike afsterwe van Karen Janse (After, 2de van links), lank lid van , woonagtig te Avontuur in die Langkloof en parogiaan te St Elisabet van Hongarye.

Mag haar siel in ewige vrede us en die teenwoordigheid van die Hemelse Vader en sy vertroosting haar familie en vriende koester en vertroos.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A6YgpZecQ/17

17 Februarie - Met leedwese is kennisgeneem van die skielike afsterwe van Karen Janse (After, 2de van links), lank lid van , woonagtig te Avontuur in die Langkloof.

Mag haar siel in ewige vrede us en die teenwoordigheid van die Hemelse Vader en sy vertroosting haar familie en vriende koester en vertroos.

31/10/2024

Onlangs die Vormsel ontvang? Lees dan die blog plasing hieronder.
Recently Confirmed? Read the blog post linked below.

https://oudtshoornensis.com/2024/10/31/confirmation-is-the-sacrament-of-witness-not-the-sacrament-of-goodbye/

30/10/2024

Meet Luce the Jubilee 2025 mascot!
Ontmoet Luce die Jubeljaar 2025 se gelukbringertjie!

https://oudtshoornensis.com/2024/10/30/comics-and-video-and-the-vatican/

21/10/2024

Luister gerus na gisteraand se uitsending met ateljeegas biskop Noel.

October 2024 Catholic Hour Episodes for those who missed the live broadcast

20/10/2024

Today, the Church celebrates World Mission Sunday | Die Kerk vier vandag Wêreldsendingsondag

HOW will you extend the invitation to the banquet?
HOE sal jy die uitnodiging na die feesmaal meedeel?

19/10/2024

Catholic Hour Team gathers in Oudtshoorn at the Oratory

The present team pictured.
Back L – R: Fr Vernon & JP
Middle L – R: Renier, Fr Quiwin & Larry
ront L – R: Olwen & Juanita

CLICK BELOW TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE:

This morning the Catholic Hour volunteer team gathered at the Oratory of St Philip Neri in Oudtshoorn to say goodbye to the outgoing chaplain, Fr Quiwin and welcome to the group Fr Vernon, their ne…

18/10/2024

Mission Sunday is celebrated on 20 October this year.
We offer you this short video produced the PMS Global media team to help promote Mission Sunday locally and encourage you to share this essential message far and wide!

Mission Sunday is celebrated on 20 October this year. We offer you this short video produced the PMS Global media team to help promote Mission Sunday,

15/10/2024

A public service posting from The Catholic Diocese of Oudtshoorn for responsible (health) stewardship:

Many people associate breast cancer with women, but men can be affected too. In honour of Pink October, we repost to shed light on what many would like to deny to even be a thing: male breast cancer.

Learn about the risk factors and PMB covered treatment options here: https://bit.ly/4hfP2Cu s

St. Mary's Queen of the Apostles Assumption Of Our Lady, Ceres

13/10/2024

Retreat oportunity - Retret geleentheid

St Luke Retreat Centre in Park Lane Port Elizabeth is presenting a 3 day retreat with a focus on the Synoptic Gospels for our Times – ‘EVER ANCIENT, EVER NEW’ lead by Fr Charles T…