Eshowe Diocese
To serve the Lord with one accord
The Prefecture of Zululand was erected on the 27 August 1921 and entrusted to the Benedictine Congregation of St Ottilien. Before that time it had formed part of Natal Vicariate. On 11 December 1923 it was raised to the status of a Vicariate under the title of “Vicariate Apostolic of Eshowe”. With the establishment of the Hierarchy in South Africa it became the Diocese of Eshowe on the 11 January 1951. This Diocese now comprises Zululand proper, (with the exception of the districts of Ingwavuma, Ubombo and Hlabisa), and the four Natal districts of Vryheid, Paulpietersburg, Ngotshe and Babanango. It is bound on the East by the Indian Ocean, on the South by the Tugela River, on the West by the Tugela, Buffalo, Blood and Didusini Rivers, and in the North by the Pongola and Umfolozi Rivers.
Province of Durban
Patron: St. Benedict
Area: 26 364 sq. km.
Total Population: 2 500 000
Catholic Population: 73 207
Address: PO Box 488, Eshowe, 3815
Residence: 02 Binns Avenue
Tel: 035 474 1243
Fax: 035 474 4644,
E-mail: bishop@eshowe.org
Predecessors
- Rt Rev Bishop Thomas Spreiter, OSB, Titular Bishop of Thaenae. Consecrated 1 May 1906 as second Vicar Apostolic of Dar-es-Salaam; Prefect Apostolic of Zululand 27 August 1921; first Vicar Apostolic of Eshowe 11 December 1923; resigned 14 May 1943, died 27 January 1944 at Inkamana.
- V. Rev Theodos Schall OSB, Administrator Apostolic from 14 May 1943 to 3 August 1947.
- Rt Rev Bishop Aurelian Bilgeri OSB, appointed 12 June 1947. Consecrated Titular Bishop of Germanicopolos and second Vicar Apostolic of Eshowe 14 September 1947. First
Bishop of Eshowe 11 January 1951. Died 24 July 1973 at Mtunzini. - Rt Rev Bishop Mansuet Dela Biyase, appointed Bishop on 28th February 1975. He was ordained Bishop on 28 June 1975. He died on 1 July 2005.
- Rt Rev Bishop Xolelo Thaddaeus Kumalo, appointed Bishop on 11 March 2008. Ordained Bishop on 7 June 2008. Appointed Bishop of Witbank on 25 November 2020.
ADMINISTRATION
CHANCERY: 42-44 Webber Street; PO Box 488, Eshowe 3815. Tel: 035 474 4151/2, Fax: 035 474 4644. E-mail: chancery@eshowe.org or office@eshowe.org
VICAR GENERAL: Very Rev Fr David Mthiyane, P/Bag 553 Eshowe, 3815. Tel: 035 474 4151/2 E-mail: sdmthiyane@eshowe.org
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR: Fr. Xolani Zondi, PO Box 488, Eshowe, 3815. Tel: 035 474 4151/2, Cell: 076 214 9589, Fax: 035 474 4644. E-mail: finance@eshowe.org / xolaniffzondi@gmail.com
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: ADMIN CLERK: N.N., Chancery: 42-44 Webber Street; PO Box 488, Eshowe 3815. Tel: 035 474 4151/2, Fax: 035 474 4644. E-mail: admin@eshowe.org
DEPARTMENTS CLERK: N.N., Chancery: 42-44 Webber Street; PO Box 488, Eshowe 3815. Tel: 035 474 4151/2, Fax: 035 474 4644.
E-mail: renew@eshowe.org
DIOCESAN CONSULTATIVE BODIES/COUNCILS
1. Council of Priests:
Rt Rev Fr Abbot em. Godfrey Sieber OSB, Very Rev Fr David Mthiyane, Rev Fr Aquilin Mpanza, Rev Fr Jabulani Ndaba, Rev Fr Musawenkosi P Nkosi, Rev Fr Sibusiso B Mhlongo, Rev Fr Vincent M Zungu, Rev Fr Raphael Chonde OSB, Rev Fr. Nichodemus Ntshangase, Rev. Fr. Wynne Weldschildt OMI, Rev Fr Victor Chavunga OSB
2. Diocesan College of Consultors
Rt Rev Fr Godfrey Sieber OSB, Abbot, Very Rev Fr David Mthiyane, Rev Fr Aquilin Mpanza, Rev Fr Jabulani Ndaba, Rev Fr Musawenkosi P Nkosi, Rev Fr Sibusiso B Mhlongo, Rev Fr Vincent M Zungu, Rev Fr Raphael Chonde OSB.
3. Diocesan Finance Council:
| FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR | FR XOLANI ZONDI | 0762149589 | xolaniffzondi@gmail.com |
| VEHICLE OFFICER | FR XOLANI ZONDI | 0762149589 | xolaniffzondi@gmail.com |
| LAND AND PROPERTY | FR MUSA NKOSI | 0818928733 | musankosi66@gmail.com |
| MEMBER | FR SIPHO MBATHA | 0721930022 | mbathasj@gmail.com |
| MEMBER | FR AQUILINE MPANZA | 0825132665 | aquilinmpanza@gmail.com |
| MEMBER | FR MALUSI MAZIBUKO | 0640365320 | mazibukomip@gmail.com |
| MEMBER | FR GOODINTENT KHUMALO | 0822665458 | khumalogg@gmail.com |
| MEMBER | FR AARON NGONGOMA | 0710986656 | sbonisotsotso@gmail.com |
| PMS AND LENTEN APPEAL PROMOTER | FR VINCENT ZUNGU | 0728034138 | gwabinivm@gmail.co |
4. Deans: Eshowe: Rev. Fr. J V A Ndaba, Emoyeni Empangeni: Rev. Fr. D B Thungo, Richards Bay Emakhosini: Rev. Fr. V M Zungu, Ulundi Inkamana: Rev. Fr. Victor Chavunga OSB. Vryheid.
PASTORAL DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES
1. DEPARTMENT FOR THE CLERGY:
| VICAR FOR CLERGY: | FR MKHESENI XULU | 0732362408 | nohadugxabashe@yahoo.co.uk |
| AGROP COORDINATOR: | FR THEMBA KHANYILE | 0795657137 | ngwanezm@gmail.com |
| PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (MINORS): | TO BE ANNOUNCED | ||
| PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (ADULTS): | TO BE ANNOUNCED |
2. DEPARTMENT FOR VOCATIONS
| VOCATIONS DIRECTOR | FR SABELO LUTHULI | 0724211083 | luthulisabelo5@gmail.com |
| VOCATIONS TEAM | |||
| DIOCESAN PRIEST | FR MUSA NKOSI | 0818928733 | musankosi66@gmail.com |
| DIOCESAN PRIEST | FR NGCEBO MZOBE | 0833725012 | ngcebomzobe@gmail.com |
| DIOCESAN PRIEST | FR SIZWE ZUMA | 0820479806 | sizwemax@gmail.com |
| TWASANA SISTER | SR SCHOLASTICA MPANZA OSB | 0825125580 | scholasticanike@gmail.com |
| HOLY CHILDHOOD SISTER | SR CINDY NZIMANDE OSF | 0734206051 | holychildhoodconvent@gmail.com |
| NARDINI SISTER | SR NICHOLAS MHLONGO FNS | 0780183650 | nardinis@mweb.co.za |
| INKAMANA (OSB) | BR FRANCIS OSB | 0717506035 | franskuutondokwa@gmail.com |
| NGOME (OMI) | FR SIYABONGA DUBE OMI | 0788763088 | siyabongad@hotmail.com |
| LAY PERSON (MALE) | MR ERIC NDWANDWE | 0766216082 | smirnoffndwandwe@gmail.com |
| LAY PERSON (FEMALE) | MRS GCINA NHLEKO | 0832837222 | nhlekoG@unizulu.ac.za |
3. DEPARTMENT FOR DIVINE WORSHIP AND CHRISTIAN FORMATION
| DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR | FR MSIZI MABASO | 0796306099 | jackrowz@gmail.com |
| OFFICE FOR CATECHESIS | FR MSIZI MABASO | 0796306099 | jackrowz@gmail.com |
| RCIA | FR MSIZI MABASO | 0796306099 | jackrowz@gmail.com |
| LITURGY | FR THEMBA KHANYILE | 0795657137 | ngwanezm@gmail.com |
| MUSIC | FR XOLANI ZONDI | 0762149589 | xolaniffzondi@gmail.com |
| MC | FR THEMBA KHANYILE | 0795657137 | ngwanezm@gmail.com |
| ALTER SERVERS | FR NGCEBO MZOBE | 0833725012 | ngcebomzobe@gmail.com |
4. DEPARTMENT FOR APOSTOLATE OF THE LAITY
| DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR | FR NHLANHLA MAZIBUKO | 0768858599 | mazibuko7512@gmail.com |
| COUNCIL FOR THE LAITY | MRS CINDY NTULI | 0718733332 | sindin77@gmail.com |
| LAY MINISTRIES | FR LEHLOHONOLO TAPOLE | 0768102011 | L_tapole@yahoo.com |
| CHAPLIAN OF SACRED HEART | FR BONGANI XULU | 0827429781 | Bonganixulu57@gmail.com |
| CHAPLIAN OF ST ANNE | FR NGCEBO ZULU | 0736178353 | nbzulu@yahoo.com |
| CHAPLIAN OF CWL | FR AUGUSTINE MACUACUA | 0837220861 | Caucs1@gmail.com |
| CHAPLIAN FOR THE MEN | FR MORUTI NTOLENG | 0790773972 | moruti.ntholeng@gmail.com |
| CHAPLIAN FOR THE WOMEN | FR AUGUSTINE MACUACUA | 0837220861 | caucs1@gmail.com |
| CHAPLIAN FOR KNIGHTS OF DA GAMA | FR JABULANI NDABA | 0829791722 | jabulanivndaba@gmail.com |
| DIOCESAN COORDINATOR FOR ST FRANCIS | FR THEMBA KHANYILE | 0795657137 | ngwanezm@gmail.com |
| MARRIAGE AND FAMILY DESK | FR XOLANI ZONDI | 0762149589 | xolaniffzondi@gmail.com |
5. DEPARTMENT FOR YOUTH MINISTRIES
| DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR | FR SANDILE MNGUNI | 0834218099 | sandilemoffat@yahoo.com |
| OFFICE FOR CHILDREN | FR SANDILE MNGUNI | 0834218099 | sandilemoffat@yahoo.com |
| OFFICE FOR YOUTH | FR SANDILE MNGUNI | 0834218099 | sandilemoffat@yahoo.com |
| OFFICE FOR YOUNG ADULTS | FR SANDILE MNGUNI | 0834218099 | sandilemoffat@yahoo.com |
| CHILDREN OF MARY | FR AARON NGONGOMA | 0710986656 | sbonisotsotso@gmail.com |
| ACTS | FR MKHESENI XULU | 0732362408 | nohadugxabashe@yahoo.co.uk |
6. DEPARTMENT – CARITAS ESHOWE
| DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR | FR SIZWE ZUMA | 0820479806 | sizwemax@gmail.com |
| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | FR RAPHAEL CHONDE OSB | 0721412792 | chondepr@gmail.com |
| JUSTICE AND PEACE | FR JABULANI NDABA | 0829791722 | jabulanivndaba@gmail.com |
| HEALTH CARE MINISTRIES | FR TUSO BUTHELEZI | 0764125273 | buthelezituso@gmail.com |
| LOCADE | FR SIZWE ZUMA | 0820479806 | sizwemax@gmail.com |
| EDUCATORS | FR LUNGISANI MASONDO | 0767733007 | masondolungisani@gmail.com |
| PRISON MINISTRIES | FR XOLANI NDABA | 0737405989 | xsithole1@gmail.com |
7. DEPARTMENT FOR FINANCE
| FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR | FR XOLANI ZONDI | 0762149589 | xolaniffzondi@gmail.com |
| VEHICLE OFFICER | FR XOLANI ZONDI | 0762149589 | xolaniffzondi@gmail.com |
| LAND AND PROPERTY | FR MUSA NKOSI | 0818928733 | musankosi66@gmail.com |
| MEMBER | FR SIPHO MBATHA | 0721930022 | mbathasj@gmail.com |
| MEMBER | FR AQUILINE MPANZA | 0825132665 | aquilinmpanza@gmail.com |
| MEMBER | FR MALUSI MAZIBUKO | 0640365320 | mazibukomip@gmail.com |
| MEMBER | FR GOODINTENT KHUMALO | 0822665458 | khumalogg@gmail.com |
| MEMBER | FR AARON NGONGOMA | 0710986656 | sbonisotsotso@gmail.com |
| PMS AND LENTEN APPEAL PROMOTER | FR VINCENT ZUNGU | 0728034138 | gwabinivm@gmail.com |
8. SYNOD AND PASTORAL PLAN TEAM
| HEAD OF CATECHETICS | FR MSIZI MABASO | 0796306099 | jackrowz@gmail.com |
| HEAD OF FAMILY DESK | FR XOLANI ZONDI | 0762149589 | xolaniffzondi@gmail.com |
| HEAD OF YOUTH DESK | FR SANDILE MNGUNI | 0834218099 | sandilemoffat@yahoo.com |
| VICAR FOR CLERGY | FR MKHESENI XULU | 0732362408 | nohadugxabashe@yahoo.co.uk |
| RELIGIOUS (MALE) | FR DENNIS NDOMBA OSB | 0789552916 | dndomba@yahoo.com |
| RELIGIOUS (FEMALE) | – | – | – |
| Eshowe Deanery Rep | FR AUGUSTINE MACUACUA | 0837220861 | caucs1@gmail.com |
| Empangeni Deanery Rep | FR SANDILE MNGUNI | 0834218099 | sandilemoffat@yahoo.com |
| Inkamana Deanery Rep | FR MALUSI MAZIBUKO | 0640365320 | mazibuko7512@gmail.com |
| Emakhosini Deanery Rep | FR SIFISO NDLOVU | 0640143240 | ssndlovu22@gmail.com |
9. ECUMENISM AND INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
| HEAD OF DEPARTMENT | FR SIFISO NTSHANGASE | 0715282319 | sifinichoa@yahoo.com |
| MEMBER | FR MANQOBA NGCOBO | 0810523503 | manqobangcobo849@gmail.com |
| MEMBER | FR SIPHO MBATHA | 0721930022/0630962372 | mbathasj@gmail.com |
DIOCESAN ONGOING FORMATION PROGRAMS
1. General Ongoing Formation Coordinator: C/o Chancellor, 42-44 Webber Street; PO Box 488, Eshowe 3815. Tel: 035 474 4151/2, Fax: 035 474 4644. E-mail: chancery@eshowe.org
2. Renew Africa Coordinator: Mr. Michael Ntimbane, 42-44 Webber Street, PO Box 488, Eshowe 3815. Tel: 035 474 4151/2, Fax: 035 474 4644, E-mail: renew@eshowe.org
3. Education for Life Coordinator: Br. Lungelo Mabaso OSB, 42-44 Webber Street; PO Box 488, Eshowe 3815. Cell: 71 175 0555. E-mail: cellarer@inkamana.org
HOSPICE
1. Blessed Gérard’s Care Centre and Hospice: Rev Fr. Gérard Lagleder O.S.B., 61 Anderson Road, PO Box 440, Mandeni 4490. Tel: 082 492 4043, Fax: 032 456 7962. E-mail: bbg@bbg.org.za; Website: www.bbg.org.za
STATE INSTITUTIONS
PRISONS
1. Diocesan Co-ordinator: Mr. Petrus Mkhize, PO Box 488 Eshowe 3815.
2. Empangeni Prison: St. Patrick’s, PO Box 83, Empangeni 3880. Tel: 035 772 1820.
3. Eshowe Prison: Mr. Petrus Mkhize, PO Box 488, Eshowe 3815. Tel: 035 474 4151
4. Kandaspunt Prison: Inkamana Abbey, Private Bag X9333, Vryheid 3100.
Tel: 034 982 2577.
5. Melmoth Prison: Catholic Church, PO Box 26, Melmoth 3835. Tel: 035 450 2258.
6. Nkandla Prison: Catholic Church, PO Box 12, Nkandla 3855. Tel: 035 833 0051.
7. Nqutu Prison: Catholic Church Cassino, PO Box 9, Nqutu 3135. Tel: 034 271 0009.
8. Vryheid Prison: The Monastery Inkamana, Private Bag X9333, Vryheid 3100. Tel: 034 982 2577.
UNIVERSITY CHAPLAIN
1. University of Zululand: Rev Fr. Gerard O’Reilly, OFM, Sacred Heart Parish,
PO Box 23406, KwaDlangezwa 3886. Cell: 082 7133 474
RELIGIOUS MEN
1. BENEDICTINE MONASTERY: (OSB)
1. Inkamana Abbey, Private Bag X9333, Vryheid 3100. Tel: 083 304 2084 (Reception), Tel: 034 982 2577 (Reception), Tel: 083 304 2084, Fax: 086 530 2211,Cell: 071 0684 979. E-mail: abbey@inkamana.org
Abbot John-Paul Mwaniki, OSB, E-mail: cellarer@inkamana.org
2. Fr Gérard Lagleder OSB, PO Box 440, Mandeni 4490. Tel: 082 492 4043, Fax: 086 693 8940. E-mail: gerard@inkamana.org
3. Fr Victor Chavunga OSB, St Thomas More Catholic Church, Private Bag 9309, Vryheid 3100. Tel & Fax: 034 982 2432, E-mail: hchavunga@gmail.com
4. Fr Raphael Chonde OSB, Holy Angels, Bhekuzulu, Private Bag X 9309, Vryheid 3100. Cell: 072 141 2792, E-mail: chondepr@yahoo.com
2. OBLATES OF MARY IMMACULATE: (OMI)
1. Ngome Marian Shrine, Tabernacle of the Most High, Tel: 034 967 9120 / (010) 001 9297 (Shrine), Fax: 0866 467 085. E-mail: shrine@ngome.co.za
Website: www.ngome.co.za ; GPS Co-ords: S 270 51,316’E 31 27,223’
Sr. Rosuta Jiyane OSB – (Superior of Convent)
2. Our lady of Ngome Shrine: PO Box 1186, Vryheid 3100.
3. ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR: (OFM)
1. Sacred Heart Parish, PO Box 23406, KwaDlangezwa 3886.
2. Bl Joseph Nardini Parish, PO Box 8592, Empangeni Rail, 3910
CONVENTS
1. BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF TWASANA:
2. Twasana Sisters, Christ the King Parish, PO Box 604, Nongoma 3950. Tel: 035 831 0051. Cell: 076 899 7277.Sr. M Hilaria Kubheka (Local Superior).
3. Twasana Sisters, Ngome Marian Shrine c/o Private Bag X9333, Vryheid 3100. Cell: 076 979 3942. Sr. M Roswita Jiyane (Local Superior)
4. Cassino Convent, PO Box 9, Nquthu 3135. Cell: 073 728 7235. Sr. M Rosalia Mchunu (Local Superior).
5. Ebuhleni Convent, PO Box 63, Mtunzini 3867. Cell: 079 3474 150. Sr. M Emma Cele (Local Superior)
6. St Francis Xavier Convent, PO Box 6, Mahlabatini 3865. Tel: 035 873 0235. Cell: 076 9226 415. Sr. M Fidelis Mangazi (Local Superior).
7. Twasana Sisters, Inkamana Abbey, Private Bag X9333, Vryheid 3100. Tel: 034 982 4849. Cell: 072 1819 798. Sr. M Cynthia Zulu (Local Superior)
8. Twasana Sisters, Little Flower Convent, PO Box 488, Eshowe 3815. Tel: 035 474 0017. Cell: 082 6721 795. Sr. M Regina Mbambo (Local Superior)
2. FRANCISCAN NARDINI (FNS):
1. Nardini Convent, PrivateBag9309,Vryheid3100.Tel:0349816158, Fax: 034 983 2012. E-mail: regiofranasi@bundunet.co.za. Sr. M Ellen Lindner (Regional Superior).
2. Nardini Convent, Private Bag 9309, Vryheid 3100.Tel: 0349816158, Fax: 034 983 2012. E-mail: franasi@bundunet.co.za. Sr. M Dolorosa Sorour (Superior).
3. Nardini Sisters, PO Box 12, Nkandla 3855. Tel: 0358330033, Fax: 0358330317. E-mail: nardinis@mweb.co.za. Sr. M Ellen Lindner (Superior)
4. St Francis Convent, PO Box 552, Richards Bay 3900. Tel: 035 753 2587. Pre- Primary School: 035 753 2333. E-mail: nardinistfrancis@telkomsa.net, Sr. M Carmelina Zinkl (Superior) Sr. M Hilbalda Ferch
3. SERVANTS OF THE HOLY CHILDHOOD OF JESUS (Franciscans) (OFS):
1. Holy Childhood Convent, Private Bag 553, Eshowe 3815. Tel:0354744241, Fax: 035 474 2661. E-mail: awerresh@netactive.co.za Sr. M Fidelis Schramm (Superior).
2. St. Francis Formation Convent, Private Bag 553, Eshowe 3815. Tel: 035 474 4242, Fax: 035 474 2661. E-mail: awerresh@netactive.co.za. Sr. M Teressa Zungu (Superior and Formation Directress) Cell: 082 093 2002.
3. Mbongolwane: Holy Childhood Convent, Private Bag 506, Eshowe 3815. Tel: 035 476 5994, Fax: 035 476 6262. E-mail: holychildhoodmbo@gmail.com. Sr. Assumpta Hadebe (Superior and Regional Superior) Cell: 072 757 2246
SCHOOLS
1. Holy Childhood School: Primary: Private Bag 553, Eshowe 3815. Tel: 035 474 1225, Fax: 035 474 2753. Pre-Primary: Tel: 035 474 4770.
2. Impumelelo High School: PO Box 168, Mahlabathini 3865. Tel: 035 873 0169.
3. Inkamana High School, Private Bag X9333, Vryheid 3100. Tel: 034 982 4717.
4. Little Flower Primary School: PO Box 38095, Umlalazi 3894. Tel: 035 474 1686.
5. Nardini Convent Primary School: 96 Landdrost Street, Priv. Bag X9309 Vryheid 3100. Tel: 034 981 6157. Pre-Primary School: 034 982 2807.
6. St Catherine’s Convent School: PO Box 162, Empangeni 3880. Tel: 035 772 3067.
7. St. Francis Pre-Primary School: 2 Kurperkurwe, Meerensee, PO Box 552, Richards Bay 3900. Tel: 035 753 2333
8. Twasana Convent Schools: Private Bag X 9373, Vryheid 3100. Tel: 034 981 0018.
RETREATS AND CONFERENCE CENTRES
1. Little Flower Retreats and Conference Centre: 42 – 44 Webber Street, Eshowe, 3815, PO Box 488, Eshowe, 3815. Tel: 035 474 0017
2. Mansuet Biyase Community Development Centre: 46 – 50 Webber Street, Eshowe, 3815, PO Box 488, Eshowe, 3815. Tel: 035 474 4151
3. Sea View Retreat Centre (Mthunzini): 10 William Street, Mthunzini, 3867, PO Box 25, Mtunzini 3867. Tel: 035 340 1644 / 340 1034.
PARISHES
1. CATHEDRAL – ESHOWE. 1952. Cathedral Church of St Benedict. Address: 05 Binns Avenue, Eshowe, 3815; Private Bag 553, Eshowe 3815.
E-mail: cathedral.parish@eshowe.org Communities: Nkanini; Nogobhoza; Vuma; Imbali; Mananda, Ndumane; Sunydale, Wombane. Institutions:Holy Childhood Convent; Holy Childhood Convent Primary School 035 474 1225, Fax: 035 474 2753; Pre Primary School: Tel: 035 474 4770. Little Flower Primary School Tel: 035 4741 686. Sunday Mass – Cathedral: 08h00
2. BHEKUZULU. Holy Angels Catholic Church, Address: 103 Landdrost Street, Vryheid 3100. Cell: 072 141 2792. Communities: Louwsburg, Gluckstadt, Nhlangwini. Sunday Masses – Bhekuzulu: 08h00
3. DINUZULU. 2014. Opus Dei Catholic Church. Address: 02 Binns Avenue, Eshowe, 3815, Tel: 035 474 0196. PO Box 38088, Umlalazi 3894.
E-mail: dinuzulu.parish@eshowe.org. Communities: Kwa-Dinuzulu; Ezingeni; eMlalazi; Mpumazi; Ezindophi; Mandawe; Habeni; Mtilombo; Wombane. Sunday Mass – Dinuzulu: 08h00
4. DLANGUBO (Formally Fatima). 2009. Blessed Josef Nardini Catholic Church, Address: PO Box 8592 Empangeni Rail 3910. Cell: 079 741 3786. Communities: Sangoyana; Oyemeni; Mambuka; Mkhandlwini; Fuyeni; Okhula; Mevamhlophe; Mbotsheni; Debe; Ofasimba; Muchanana. Sunday Mass – Dlangubo: 09h00
5. EBUHLENI. 1899. St Joseph Catholic Church Ebuhleni, Address: PO Box 110, Mthunzini 3867. Institutions: Benedictine Sisters of Twasana; Ebuhleni Clinic. Sunday Mass – 11h00
6. EMOYENI. 1896. Holy Cross Catholic Church, Address: PO Box 142, Gingindlovu 3800. Tel: 035 337 4026. Communities: Gingindlovu; Mkhukhuze; Mabhokweni; Dengwini; Obanjeni; Institutions: Holy Cross Clinic and Aids Hospice. Sunday Times – Emoyeni: 08h30
7. EMPANGENI. 1952. St Patrick Catholic Church, Address: 13 Higgs Road, Empangeni, 3880, PO Box 83, Empangeni 3880. E-mail: stpatricks@zuluchom.net. Tel: 035 772 1820. Institutions: Dominican Convent; St Catherine’s Convent School (High School and Primary School); Girl’s Hostel; St Catherine’s Pre-Primary School. Tel: 0351 772 3067. Sunday Masses: 08h00 (English) & 09h30 (IsiZulu)
8. ESIKHALENI. 1980. St Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Address: J 1518, Sagwaca Street, Esikhaleni, 3887 Catholic Church, PO Box 95, Esikhaleni 3887. Tel: 035 796 1226. E-mail: stmartins@worldonline.co.za Communities: Empembeni. Sunday Mass – Esikhaleni: 08h30
10. GEZAHLALE. 1955. Regina Mundi Catholic Church. Address: Fort Louis, PO Box 398 Nkandla 3855. Communities: Ohlelo, Qanjane, Chwezi, Nhlabamkhosi, Ntinini, Babanango. Sunday Mass – Gezahlale: 08h00
11. GONZAGA. 1929. St Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Church, Address: PO Box 306, Nkandla 3855. Communities: Jubhili; KwaNqulu; KwaGiba; Macala; Magogo; Manqele; Masangweni; Mashisa; Mathanda, Matshemade; Mpotholo, Mthumeni; Mvutshini; Nhloshane; Nkanini; Noyibewu; Nsingabantu; Pholela, Siphande; St Michael’s. Sunday Mass – Gonzaga: 08h30
12. INKAMANA. 1922. Inkamana Abbey Church, Address: Private Bag X9333, Vryheid 3100. Tel: 034 981 2577, Fax: 034 980 9689. Institutions: St Joseph’s College (High School); Hostels (boys and girls); Benedictine Sisters of Twasana. Sunday Mass: 08h00
13. KWA-DLANGEZWA. 1980. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Address: 349 Unongiyaza Street, Vulindlela Township, KwaDlangezwa, 3867; PO Box 23406, KwaDlangezwa 3867 Tel: 082 475 7047. Sunday Masses: 08h00 Parish Mass & 10h30 University Mass
14. KWAMBONAMBI. 1960. St Paul’s Catholic Church, Address: 83 Bredilia Street Kwambonambi, 3915; PO Box 768, Kwambonambi 3915. Tel: 035 580 1235.
E-mail: stpauls123@telkomsa.net. Communities: Patane, eNseleni; Ntuthunge, Siyembeni, Maqabaqabeni; St. Aquilin; St. Mansuet, St. Nikolaus; Sabhuza, Mfolozi, Lamula. Parish Masses: check parish office
15. MAHLABATHINI. 1930. St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Address: PO Box 6, Mahlabatini 3865. Tel: 035 873 0235. Communities: Lomo; Mashiyane; Thombothi; Ceza; Bhokweni; Dayeni; KwaMame; Nkonjeni; Mbilane; Mtholi; Wela; Eyezulu. Impumelelo High School Tel: 035 873 0169; Hostels (boys and girls). Sunday Masses – Mahlabathini: 08h00
16. MANDENI. 1964. St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Mandeni, Address: 314 Sundumbili Township, Mandeni 4490; PO Box 78, Mandeni 4490.
Tel & Fax: 032 456 2477, E-mail: rccmandeni@telkomsa.net. Communities: Sundumbili (St Benedict); Mambane (Emanuel’s); Ndulinde (Holy Rosary); Nembe (St. Clare); Nyoni (St. Andreas); Vutha. Institutions: Brotherhood of Blessed Gerard; Blessed Gerard’s Care Centre (Hospice; Childrens Home) Tel: 032 456 2743; Fax: 032 456 7962; E-mail: bbg@bbg.org.za; Website: www.bbg.org.za; Sunday Mass – Mandeni (Blessed Gérard’s Church): 09h30, Sundumbili (St. Benedict’s Church): 08h00
17. MANGETHE. 1953. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mangete: Address: PO Box 20, Mandeni 4490. Tel: 032 458 4022, Fax: 032 458 4289. Communities:Whebede (eNkanyezini), Wangu (Sacred Heart), KwaMpungose (St Patrick), Mhlubulweni (St Francis), KwaNgqofela; Sinyabusi (St. Anne); eMgovuzweni (St. Michael); Ngulule (St. Peter and Paul); Xabiweni (St. Thomas); Mangqakaza. Institutions: Blessed Gerard’s Pre-Primary School and Crèche 032 456 2747. Sunday Mass – Mangethe: 08h00
18. MATHUNGELA. 2014. St Josemaria Roman Catholic Church. Mathungela; Mloyi; Nsuze; Osungulweni; Mpaphala; Mthungweni; Nyawoshana.
20. MELMOTH. 1955. St Pius X Catholic Church, Address: 02 Main Road, Melmoth, 3835;
PO Box 26, Melmoth 3835. Tel: 035 450 2258. Communities: Mkhindini; Ndundulu; Mfanefile; Nkwenkwe; Makhasaneni; Hospital KwaMagwaza.
Sunday Mass – Melmoth: 08h00
21. MONDLO. 1967. St Raphael Catholic Church. Address: A 444 Nzima Road, eMondlo, 3105; PO Box 381, eMondlo, 3105. Tel 034 933 2364. Communities:Mphazima; Kandaspunt; Haladu; Shalala; KwaMhlongo; Mvunyane 2; Mvuzini; Ntababomvu; Ezidulini; Esigodini; Qweqwe. Sunday Mass – Mondlo: 08h00
22. MTHUNZINI. 1953. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Address: 10 William Street, Mthunzini, 3867; PO Box 25, Mtunzini 3867. Tel: 035 340 1644 / 340 1034. Sunday Mass – 08h00
23. NGOME. 1992. Tabernacle of the Most High Marian Shrine, Address: nr. 123 Lot 4 of Sub A, Langgewacht 275, GPS Co-ords: S 27°51,316’ E 31°27, 223’; PO Box 1186, Vryheid 3100, Tel: 034 967 9120. Institution: Benedictine Sisters of Twasana,
Tel: 083 216 3600. E-mail: shrine@ngome.co.za Website: www.ngome.co.za
Sunday Mass: 10h00
24. NGWELEZANE. 1971. St Charles Lwanga Catholic Church, Address, A654 Lwanga Road, Ngwelezane Township, Empangeni, 3910; PO Box 7089, Empangeni Rail 3910. Tel: 035 794 2647. E-mail: stlwanga@webmail.co.za Sunday Mass: 08h00
25. NKANDLA. 1939. Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Address: PO Box 12, Nkandla 3855. Tel: 035 833 0051. Communities: Nomangci; Ngwegweni; Mandaba; Cholwane; Nkonisa; KwaBadala; Vungwini; Nkungumathe; Dlabe; Ndlovana; Esikhaleni; eZimambeni; Mahlayizeni. Institutions: Franciscan Nardini Sisters Convent, Tel: 035 833 0033, Fax 035 833 0317. Sunday Mass-Nkandla: 08h00
26. NONGOMA. 1926. Christ the King Catholic Church, Address: 01 Vryheid Road, Nongoma, 3950; PO Box 137, Nongoma 3950. Tel: 035 831 0215.
Communities: Bhekumthetho; Bululwane; Buxedini; Dabhazi; Ekuthokozenii; Ekuvukeni; Embilane; KwaDenge; Mpunzana; Mthwadlana; Ngwabe; KoMbuzi; Mahashini; Maphophoma; Maye; Mfemfeni; Mona; Mpuphusi; Qongqo; Qoqoda; Sibonelo; Thokazi; Thusane; Vungama, Wela. Institutions:Benedictine Sisters of Twasana Tel: 035 831 0020; Hostel (boys and girls) E-mail: ck@telkomsa.net
Sunday Mass– Nongoma: 08h00
27. NQULWANE. 2014. Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church; Nqulwane Village. Communities: Nqulwane; Okhukho; Zilulwane; Ntilingwe; Njomelwane; Sangoyane.
28. NQUTHU. 1932. St Benedict Cassino Catholic Church, Address: PO Box 9, Nqutu 3135. Tel: 034 271 0009. Communities: Dophi; Nondweni; Maphaswaneni; Belungwane; Langakazi; Mkhonjane; Ngobothi; Siqhova; Ngwebini; Hlazakazi; Hlathikhulu; Eshowe Manzimnyama; Ngendla; Maduladula; Nzimane. Institutions: Benedictine Sisters of Twasana Tel: 034 271 0161; Pre-Primary School. Sunday Mass: 08h30
29. PAULPIETERSBURG: St. Anne Catholic Church, 25 Wolmarans Street, Paulpietersburg, 3180; PO Box 58, Paulpietersburg, 3180. Tel: 034 995 1389. Communities: Bilanyoni; Mieleevlei; Tholakele; Ophuzane; Dumbe-Township; Rooipoort; Bhadeni. Sunday Mass: check parish office
30. RICHARDS BAY. 1975. St Francis Catholic Church, Address: Corner of Weigelia & Cycad Veld en Vlei, Richards Bay, 3900; PO Box 21239, Richards Bay, 3900. Tel & Fax: 035 789 1031. Communities: Meerensee; Mandlazini; Nzalabantu, Institutions: Franciscan Nardini Sisters Tel: 035 753 2587: St Francis Pre-Primary School Telefax: 035 753 2333. E-mail: stfrancisrbay@telkomsa.net. Sunday Mass – Richards Bay: 08h00
31. TWASANA. 1946. St Scholastica Catholic Church, Address: Private Bag X 9373, Vryheid 3100. Tel: 034 981 0021. Community: Dlebe. Institutions: Benedictine Sisters of Twasana; Twasana Convent School; Girls Hostel; Twasana Clinic.
Sunday Mass – Twasana: 09h00
32. ULUNDI. 2008. Kwamalusi Omuhle Catholic Church, Address: 1311 Unit C, Ulundi 3838; PO Box 574 Ulundi 3838 Tel: 035 870 2109,
E-mail: kwamalusi.omuhle@telkomsa.net. Communities: Makhosini, Mpungamhlophe, Ekujulukeni, Hlophekhulu, Zondela, Mabedlane, Lomo. Sunday Mass – Ulundi: 08h00
33. VRYHEID. 1951. St Thomas More Catholic Church, Address: 97 Landdrost Street; P/Bag X9303 Vryheid 3100. Tel & Fax: 034 982 2432. Communities: Coronation, Hlobane, Neckerfarm, Ntabankulu, Nyathi, Sheepersneck, Shoba, Skolberg Lakeside. Institutions: Franciscan Nardini Sisters Convent, Tel: 034 981 6158; Nardini Convent School (Primary) Tel: 034 981 6157; Pre-Primary School: Tel: 034 982 2807. E-mail: stthomasmorevryheid@telkomsa.net; Sunday Masses– Vryheid: 08h00
PRIESTS IN THE DIOCESE
| PRIEST | STATION |
| 1. BUTHELEZI, Tusokwakhe E. | St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Qhudeni |
| 2. CHAVUNGA, Victor OSB | St. Thomas More, Vryheid |
| 3. CHONDE, Raphael OSB | Holy Angels, Vryheid |
| 4. EIREINER, Leo OSB | Benedictine Abbey Inkamana |
| 5. KAMUSHISHI, Boniface OSB | Benedictine Abbey Inkamana |
| 6. KHESWA, Simphiwe OFM | Sacred Heart, KwaDlangezwa |
| 7. KHUMALO, Goodintent G. | Eshowe |
| 8. KUMALO Xolelo Thaddeus Rt | St. Benedicts Cathedral, Eshowe |
| 9. LAGLEDER, Gérard OSB | Blessed Gérard Care Centre, Mandeni |
| 10. MABASO Thabo OFM | Blessed Nardini, Dlangubo |
| 11. MACUACUA, Augustine, J. | St. Paul’s, Kwambonambi |
| 13. MASONDO, Lungisani Phakamani | St Joseph, Mbongolwane |
| 14. MAZIBUKO, Nhlanhla P. | Christ the King, Nongoma |
| 15. MBATHA Sipho J. | St. Francis Xavier., Mahlabathini |
| 16. MEYIWA, Nkululeko OMI | Marian Shrine, Ngome |
| 17. MHLONGO, Henry B M | Sacred Heart, Mangethe |
| 18. MPANZA, Aquilin M | Holy Trinity, Nkandla |
| 19. MTHIYANE, David S | St. Benedict’s Cathedral, Eshowe |