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
Vatican News – English
- Pope Leo thanks Riccardo Muti for making God's presence resound with beauty December 12, 2025In the presence of Pope Leo XIV, Maestro Riccardo Muti conducts Cherubini’s "Mass for the Coronation of Charles X" at a Christmas concert in the Paul VI Hall, during which he receives the 2025 “Ratzinger Prize“. The concert was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Dicastery for Culture and Education and the Pontifical […]
- Pope at Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mary brings joy where human joy is lacking December 12, 2025Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in St Peter’s Basilica for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who awakens “in the inhabitants of America the joy of knowing they are loved by God.” Read all
- Thai and Cambodian Catholic Bishops sound alarm amid border clashes December 12, 2025The Catholic Bishops of Thailand and Cambodia voice their concern for the intensifying conflict along the two countries' shared border, as thousands of people have been displaced. 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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The Church in Southern Africa is mourning the death of Bishop Edward Gabriel Risi, Bishop of Keimoes-Upington, who passed away on Thursday morning, 4 December 2025, at the age of 76. His death followed several months of ill-health; he had been in and out of hospital since May 2025. On Tuesday, 2 December, he was […]
Catholic Diocese of Polokwane November 2025 Newsletter
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Drinking from our own well.
By Rev. Father. Welcome Maluleka Fr. Bernard Madiba, a respected elder priest in the Diocese of Polokwane, recently led a thought-provoking Day of Recollection, sharing profound insights on the Christian journey. His message emphasized that suffering is an inevitable part of life, but it’s through embracing it that we can deepen our union with God. […]
A Journey Through Scripture Bible Study Course
This Bible Study course was initiated by Fr Sunny John SVD, director of Mater Dei Pastoral Centre in 2008, with the first graduation ceremony held in 2010. This year marks the 15th graduation ceremony of the Bible Study course,the graduation ceremony was held on Saturday November 8 at Mater Dei Pastoral Centre. The ten-month study […]
