Limpopo Province
The Northern Transvaal was erected a Prefecture by Decree of The Sacred Congregation for Propagation of Faith on 22 December 1910.
The Rev Fr D Ildefons Lanslots, OSB was appointed first Prefect Apostolic
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Limpopo Province
The Northern Transvaal was erected a Prefecture by Decree of The Sacred Congregation for Propagation of Faith on 22 December 1910.
The Rev Fr D Ildefons Lanslots, OSB was appointed first Prefect Apostolic
DIOCESE OF POLOKWANE
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Limpopo Province
The Northern Transvaal was erected a Prefecture by Decree of The Sacred Congregation for Propagation of Faith on 22 December 1910.
The Rev Fr D Ildefons Lanslots, OSB was appointed first Prefect Apostolic
DIOCESE OF POLOKWANE
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Limpopo Province
The Northern Transvaal was erected a Prefecture by Decree of The Sacred Congregation for Propagation of Faith on 22 December 1910.
The Rev Fr D Ildefons Lanslots, OSB was appointed first Prefect Apostolic
DIOCESE OF POLOKWANE
Vatican News – English
- Vatican unveils initiatives to mark 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica February 16, 2026Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, announces initiatives for the imminent 400th anniversary of the Basilica’s dedication, including a multilingual platform for pilgrims, access to previously inaccessible areas, and the launch of the new ‘Michelangelus’ font. Read all
- Daughters of St Paul celebrate 50 years of presence in Kenya February 16, 2026On 15 February 2026, the Daughters of St Paul began their year-long 50th anniversary celebrations in Kenya with a solemn Eucharistic celebration at Consolata Shrine, Westlands, Nairobi, led by Archbishop Philip Anyolo and concelebrated by Auxiliary Bishop-Elect of Kisumu Archdiocese, Fr Vincent Ouma Odundo. Read all
- Pope: Civil harmony allows poor to find welcome, services to reach all February 16, 2026At an audience with Italian Prefects, Pope Leo XIV invites civil servants to uphold the good of the nation, so that all people may benefit from the rule of law and equal access to government services. Read all
About Us
The Northern Transvaal was erected a Prefecture by Decree of The Sacred Congregation for Propagation of Faith on 22 December 1910. The Rev Fr D Ildefons Lanslots, OSB was appointed first Prefect Apostolic. He resigned in 1921, and was succeeded by the Rt. Rev D Salvator van Nuffel, OSB, who resigned in 1939. By further decree on 13 June 1939, the Prefecture Apostolic of the Northern Transvaal was raised to the dignity of an Abbey Nullius, followed by the Decree of 14 November 1939 that announced the appointment by the Holy Father of the Very Rev D Frederic Osterrath, OSB, as first Abbot and Titular Bishop of Tangiers in Mauritania. He resigned in 1952. Polokwane became a Diocese on 21 December 1988. It comprises the districts of Polokwane, Mokopane, Waterberg, Bela-bela, Lephalale, Bochum, Mankweng, Mokerong, Seshego, Thabamoopo and part of Moretele. Read more
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