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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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
READ MORE
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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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
LATEST NEWS | UPCOMING EVENTS
Farewell ceremony held for Grade 7 learners at Peter Herman’s Primary School, Our Lady of Fatima
By Rev. Father Welcome Mmawena Maluleka Peter Herman’s Primary School recently hosted a farewell function for its learners, marking an important milestone in their educational journey. The ceremony, attended by Principal Kgomo Masera, teachers, staff, and parents, was a celebration of the learners’ achievements and a sendoff as they prepare to embark on their next […]
Catholic Diocese of Polokwane October 2025 Newsletter
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Catholic Diocese of Polokwane nurturing the minds of spiritual leaders
Polokwane Diocesan Priests focus on Mental Health during the Ongoing -Formation By: Fr Welcome Maluleka (Secretariat) Polokwane diocese priests recently gathered at Materdei Pastoral Centre for a crucial session on mental health, featuring esteemed experts in their professions. The guest speakers included Dr. Molepo PJ, Dr. Molepo M, Occupational therapists, OT Ngwato as well as […]
Women’s Conference of the Catholic Diocese of Polokwane
More than 500 women from various parishes across the Catholic Diocese of Polokwane gathered at Regina Pacis Parish in Seshego, Polokwane for a day of spiritual upliftment. The first ever one day conference themed “Women Rising in Faith and Purpose; the event held on Saturday 11th October 2025 invited women from the ages of 21 […]
