Mthatha

Mthatha Diocese

To care and to work

Prior to 1922, the territory formed part of the Natal Vicariate and from 1922 to 1930 part of the Mariannhill Vicariate under Bishop Adalberto Fleischer. On 31 May 1930 it was made a Prefecture and in April 1937 a Vicariate.
The ecclesiastical territory of the Diocese of Mthatha (Umtata) comprises the following civil districts: Mthatha, Libode, Ngqeleni, Port St John’s (Mzimvubu), Mqanduli, Elliotdale (Xhora), Cala, Ngcobo (Engcobo), Tsolo, Qumbu, Mount Fletcher, part of Matatiele with the Kenera river as boundary Elliot and Maclear (Nqanqaru), Eastern Cape.

Province of Durban
Patroness: Our Lady Assumed into Heaven
Area: 22 433 sq. km.
Total Population: 1 593 257
Catholic Population: 37 000

Appointed Bishop of Mthatha on the 8th of February 2008 and ordained Bishop on the 3rd May 2008 at Mthatha.

Address: PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100.
Chancery: 19 Craister Street,
Tel: 047 532 2914
Fax: 047 532 6301
E-mail: ssipuka@worldonline.co.za/bishop@mthathadiocese.co.za

Diocesan Secretary / Administrator: Fr. Eric Mokole
E-mail: finadmin@mthathadiocese.co.za/emokole@yahoo.com

Right Reverend

BISHOP SITHEMBELE SIPUKA

Predecessors

Right Rev Bishop Emmanuel Hanisch (1930 – 1940), died 28 February 1940. Joseph Grueter (1941 – 1968), resigned November 1967, died 2 March 1976.
Right Rev Bishop Henry Karlen (1968 – 1974), transferred to episcopal see of Bulawayo on
15 August 1974.
Right Rev Bishop Peter Butelezi (1975 – 1978), transferred to Archepiscopal see of
Bloemfontein on 6 August 1978.
Right Rev Bishop Andrew Z Brook (1979 – 1995) resigned 26 January 1995, died 05
September 2011.
Right Rev Bishop Frederick Lobinger (appointed Apostolic Administrator) 26th January
1995 to 28th June 1997.
Rt Rev Bishop Oswald G Hirmer was appointed Bishop of Mthatha on 28 April 1997 and
was ordained Bishop on the 28th June 1997 at Ikwezi Lokusa Grounds. Retired 8th February 2008, died 04 March 2011.

ADMINISTRATION

VICAR GENERAL: Very Rev Fr. Hormisdas Mwuluzi Kasule, Tel & Fax: 047 532 6301,
Cell: 073 232 5609, Email: kasuleh@ngeye.co.za; vicargeneral@mthathadiocese.co.za
COLLEGE OF DIOCESAN: Fr. Winfried Egler CMM, Fr. Mbulelo Qumntu, Fr. Monwabisi Majingolo, Msgr.
Tsepo Tsalong, Fr. Hypolyte Bakajika.
DIOCESAN SECRETARY/ADMINISTRATION: Fr. Eric Mokole, PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100. Tel & Fax: 047 532 6301, Cell: 082 837 3163. E-mail: finadmin@mthathadiocese.co.za /administrator@worldonline.co.za/ emokole@yahoo.com
BOOKKEEPER: Yvonne Gunkel: 047 532 6301. cell: 084 701 6286. E-mail: admin@mthathadiocese.co.za.
RECEPTIONIST: Kutala Mpahlwa. 047 532 6301. cell: 073 368 6799. E-mail: reception@mthathadiocese.co.za

DEANS AND DEANERY

DEANERY	DEAN
1. Central Deanery	Fr. Hormisdas Kasule
2. Eastern Deanery	Fr. Gerald Tafuma
3. Western Deanery	Fr. Jean Claude Tshitenge
4. Maluti Deanery	Fr. Thembalethu Sandondo

VICARS

VICAR	NAME
Diocesan Pastoral Council	Fr. Richard Menatsi
Diocesan Pastoral Forum	Fr. Jeal-Paul Kabasela
Catechesis and Pastoral Work	Fr. Hyppolyte Bakajika
Catholic Schools	Fr. John Paul Kabasele
Protocol Contact Person	Fr. Richard Menatsi

DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL(MDPC) EXECUTIVE

Fr Richard Menatsi (Chaiperson), Fr Mbulelo Qumntu (vice chairperson), Sr. Cecilia Mavuthela (Secretary), Sr. (vice Secretary), Mr Mohale (Treasurer).
Diocesan Director for Lenten Appeal and Pontifical Mission Societies: Rev Fr Luthando Xhamlayo PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100. Tel & Fax: 039 257 0142. Email: luthandoxhamlayo@yahoo.com, Cell: 072 084 9535.
Diocesan Director for Bishop’s Fund (isivuno): Rev. Fr. Luthando Xhamlayo, PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100. Tel & Fax: 039 257 0142.

DIOCESAN PASTORAL ORGANISATIONS & DESKS

Catholic Development Centre (CDC): Director: Mr. T. Kanise, PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100. Tel: 047 531 1602, Fax: 047 531 0734, Email: thembekile.kanise@gmail.com; kanisetj@cdcumthatha.co.za Web: www.cdcumthatha.co.za
Catholic Schools Office: Director: Mrs Beryl Pierce, PO Box 845, Mthatha 5100. Tel: 047 532 3714. Cell: 083 945 8660, Email: berylpierce57@gmail.com
Diocesan Animation Team (DAT): PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100, Tel: 047 532 6301,Sr Antonia Khathi: 078 831 7385, Mrs. Matankiso Khofu: 082 532 7095, Sr. Celina Sibanda: 072 470 2229.
Social outreach and feeding of the Hungry: Ms Neliswa Mxenge tel 047 532 6301. cell: 078 281 3364
Liturgy Commission: Fr. Mbulelo Qumntu, Fr. Eric Mokole.
Marriage and Family Desk: Sr Celine Sibanda CPS, Mrs Matankiso Khofu, Mrs Msengana, Fr John Claude Tshitenge, Cell: 083 518 7767, Email: tshitengejeanclaude@yahoo.fr
Vocation Commission: Fr. Potlako Sello: (Chairperson), Msgr Tsepo Tsalong, Fr. Mbulelo Qumntu.
Prison, Police and Military Coordinator: Fr Joachim Pinji: 076 962 6746
Pastoral Conference of the Region Representative: Fr. Maxwell Sandondo
Pastoral Conference of the Sotho Region Representative:Fr Mafu C. Ponya
Youth Desk: Chaplain: Fr. Potlako Sello, Cell: 076 089 0587, E-mail: spotlako@yahoo.com; Fr. Luthando Xhamlayo: 072 084 9535
Youth Coordinator and Field Worker: Sr Alphonsa Cepu 071 7686 755.E-mail: sralphonsacepu@gmail.com
Institutions: Bethany Home Place of Safety: PO Box 25 Vulindlela Heights, Mthatha 5143. Tel 047 535 796
Ikwezi Lokusa Rehabilitation and Sheltered Employment Centre: PO Box 695. Mthatha 5100. Tel: 047 535 0703, admin@ikhwezirehab.co.za, Contact: Sr. Maria Corba CPS, 082 433 1898.
Khanyisa Children’s Home: PO Box 205, Mthatha 5099. Tel: 047 537 8061, Sr. Cebastin Maria Convent, P.O. Box 2198 Mthatha 5099. Tel: 047 5370 774,

LAY ORGANISATIONS

Catholic Men’s Union: President: Mr. Mxabiseni Johannes Fodo 060 377 1396/0730275665, PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100. Chaplain: Msgr. Tshepo Tsalong, Cell: 083 740 1918
Catholic Women’s League: President: Mrs. Kholiwe Ntombela, c/o All Saints cathedral, PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100.
Children of Mary: President: Miss Olona Sixhanti, Cell:061 169 5576, e-mail: opollasixhanti@gmail.com. Chaplains: Fr. Mafu Ponya, Fr. Jean Claude Tshitenge
Holy Childhood Missionary Association (Masolenyane): Fr. Mafu Ponya, Fr. Jean Claude Tshitenge.
Sacred Heart: President: Miss Gwen Duba, Cell: 072 587 7093, c/o St Pauls Parish (Ngangelizwe), Chaplain: Fr. T. Sandondo, Cell: 071 238 7746
St Anne’s Women: President: Mrs. Hlomendlini, c/o St. Joseph Parish (Ngqeleni), 079 700 5685 PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100. Chaplain: Fr. M. Qumntu, Cell: 082 719 9655
St Vincent de Paul Society: c/o Cathedral Parish, PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100. Tel: 047 532 2829.

RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION OF MEN

CONGREGATION OF MISSIONARIES OF MARIANNHILL (CMM)
1. Abbot Francis Home, Ikhwezi Lokusa, P.O. Box 85, Mthatha 5100, Eastern Cape Province. Tel: 047 5350 863 (Community), Tel / Fax: 047 5350 869 (Provincial), Fr. John Chikadi CMM, Provincial Superior, Tel: 047 5641 013, Cell: 073 798 9979 E-mail: chikadij@yahoo.com; regionalcmm@gmail.com Fr. Stephan Mandl-(House Superior), Cell: 076 377 4030, E-mail: mandlfr@mthathacmm.co.za
2. Mariazell, P.O. Box 217, Matatiele 4730: Fr. Bernard Gathu CMM- Manager, Tel / Fax: 039-2563030 Cell: 083 6909 093, E-mail: bernardgathu@gmail.com
3. CMM – In Different Parishes :
a) St Nicolas Parish, Fr. Winfried Egler CMM-ST. -LIBODE/MOUNT NICHOLAS, Tel: 047 5550 132 Cell: 082 4887 052 E-mail: freglerw@gmail.com.
b) Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Farview. Fr. Joackim Pinji CMM-, Cell: 076 962 6746 E- mail: jkpinji@gmail.com
c) Good Shepherd Parish. Fr. Mafu Caswell Ponya CMM– , Cell: 060 338 1964. E-mail: frmafuponya@gmail.com
d) Abbot Francis Home. Fr. Arop Raphael CMM . 0835292939. aropraf@yahoo.com.
Br Isanda Bernard. 0847141170. bernardisandacmm@gmail.com

CONVENTS

FRANCISCAN CLARIST CONGREGATION
1. Sr. Cebastin Maria Convent, P.O. Box 2198 Mthatha 5099. Tel: 047 5370 774, E-mail: fccmthatha@gmail.com
2. Khanyisa Children’s Home P.O. Box 205 Mthatha 5099. Tel: 047 5378 061,

MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD
1.Glen Avent Convent, Provincialate, PO Box 261, Mthatha 5099. Tel: 047 5350 701 / 2, Fax: 047 5350 707.
Provincial: E-mail: theprovincial@mthathacps.co.za
Secretary: E-mail: thesecretary@mthathacps.co.za/cpssecretary@gmail.com

Procuratrix: E-mail: Procuratrix@mthathacps.co.za

Sr. Fidelis Mabulu: (Provincial Superior)
2.St. Patrick’s convent, PO Box 572, Mthatha 5099. Tel: 047 555 8598 (Convent,) Cell: 083 769 8178 (Hostel). Cell: 083 770 7124 (Principal)
3. Qumbu Little Flower Convent, PO Box 27, Qumbu 5180.Convent Tel: 047 553 1001. School Tel: 047 553 1000, Hostel Tel: 047 553 0204, Cell: 073 1108785.
5.Mariazell Convent, PO Box 68, Matatiele 4730. Convent Tel: 039 256 5741, Cell: 0734920416 & 0837429172
Sr. Martha Ann Dlamini (house Leader)

URSULINE SISTERS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
1. Libode Ursuline Convent, Mount Nicholas, PO Box 212, Libode 5160. Tel: 047 555 0018, Fax: 047 555 0107 or 086 767 5113. E-mail: provincial@stursula.co.za / secretariat@stursula.co.za. Sr. Mary Shange (Provinvial) shangesmary9@gmail.com Cell: 079 859 5967

2. Mthatha Ursuline Convent, House Superior: Sr. Martha Shezi. Cell: 076534 8653. E-mail: shezininiza@gmail.com. 23 Craister Street, PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100, Eastern Cape. Tel: 047 532 4325.

SCHOOLS

Cwele Institute (Junior Secondary School with Hostel): Cwele A/A, Ngqeleni, PO Box 38, Libode 5160. Manager: Fr Francis Ojoko, Cell: 079 635 4080. E-mail: ojfrcmm@gmail.com, Principal: Mrs L. F. Nkamisa, Cell: 083 340 6129, lindiwenkamisa@yahoo.com,

Ikwezi Lokusa School for Cerebral Palsied and Orthopaedically Handicapped Children: Gerald Spilkin Str, Ikhwezi Township, PO Box 156. Mthatha 5100. Tel: 047 535 0501. Fax: 047 535 0505, Principal: Mr M.A. Gulwa, Cell: 074 173 0344. E-mail: archiegulwa@yahoo.co.za

Khanyisa High School: Payne’s Farm, PO Box 205 Mthatha. Tel: 047 537 1224, Fax: 047 537 1962. Principal: Mr S. Vattakunnel, 047 532 2826, Cell: 082 555 4343. E-mail: sebvk@yahoo.com.

Landsend Junior Secondary School: Mpeko A/A, KwaDlomo Location, PO Box 162, Mthatha 5099. Principal: Mr Zwelinzima Benjamin Zonyane, Cell: 073 263 1399. E-mail: 0798731290@vodamail.co.za.

Little Flower Senior Primary School (with Hostels for Boys & Girls): Qumbu Village, PO Box 27, Qumbu, 5180. Tel: 047 553 1000. Fax: 047 553 0440. Principal: Sr Maria Clarence Mthembu CPS, Tel: 047 553 1001, Cell: 073 110 8785. E-mail: mthembuclarence@telkomsa.net.

Little Flower High School. PO Box 27. Qumbu 5180. Tel: 047 553 8237.

Marialinden Junior Secondary School. PO Box 431. Matatiele 4730.

Mariazell High School Thaba Chicha A/A, PO Box 68, Matatiele, 4730. Tel: 039 256 5738. Principal: Mr Phillip Chabane Makhetha, Cell: 079 693 4984.

Mariazell Institution (Hostel for boys and girls)Manager: Fr. Bernard Gathu CMM, Tel: 039 256 5742, Cell: 083 690 9093. E-mail: bernardgathu@gmail.com.

Mount Nicholas Junior Secondary School (with Hostel for Boys & Girls): Masameni A/A, PO Box 723, Libode 5160. Tel: 047 555 0222, Fax: 047 555 0224. Principal: Ms Veronica Maria Nomatolo Mabija, Cell: 072 973 1728. E-mail: mabijaveronica@gmail.com.

Ongeluk’s Nek Junior Secondary School: Thaba Chicha A/A, PO Box 68, Matatiele 4730. Tel/Fax: 039 256 3030. Principal: Mrs P.B. Matee, Cell: 079 225 8590.

St Joseph’s Junior Secondary School: 29 First Avenue, Norwood, PO Box 1083, Mthatha 5099. Tel: 047 532 5886. Fax: 047 532 6324. Principal: Mrs Karen Richards

St Patrick’s Junior Secondary School (with Girls Hostel): Zitatele A/A, Gxulu Location, Libode. PO Box 572, Mthatha, 5100. Tel/Fax: 047 555 8138,E-mail: stpatricks@webmail.co.za Principal: Sr. Theresilda, Cell: 073 170 9374.

St Patrick’s Senior Secondary School: Zitatele A/A, Gxulu Location, Libode. PO Box 572, Mthatha, 5100.

Thembinkosi Farm School. Hopedale Location, PO Box 106, Maclear, 5480. Principal: Mrs N.A. Mdlana, Cell: 072 6381 115.

Zingisa Comprehensive High School: Mayden Farm Location, PO Box 558, Mthatha 5100. Tel: 047 531 4386, Fax: 047 531 4387. Principal: Ms E.N. Matyumza, Cell: 082 857 7654, E-mail: enmat@zingisachs.co.za

PARISHES

MTHATHA. All Saints Cathedral, 1882. 6 Craister Street, PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100, Eastern Cape. Tel: 047 532 2829, Administrator: Fr Mbulelo Qumntu,
Cell: 082 719 9655. E-mail: miqumntu@gmail.com. Mass Times: Tue – Fri: 07H00; Sat: 17H00; Sun: 08H00 & 10H00. Institutions: Ursuline Convent, 23 Craister Street, Mthatha 5100. Tel: 047 532 4325. St Joseph’s J.S.S; Zingisa Comprehensive High School. Subparishes: St Joseph’s (Hillcrest), St Mary’s (Mayden Farm), St Jude’s (Northcrest), St Theresa (Empindweni), St Ann’s (Mandela Park).

SOUTHRIDGE PARK (Mthatha). Ascension Parish 1995. 98 Chief Jojo, Southridge Park, Mthatha 5100. Tel & Fax: 047 537 0421. Priest: Fr Richard Menatsi,
Cell: 073 890 4554. E-mail: rmenatsi@gmail.com. Mass Times: Mon & Fri: 06H00; Tue-Thur: 17h30; Sun: 09H00. Institutions: Sr. Cebastin Maria; Holy Cross High School, PO Box 396, Mthatha 5100,Tel: 047 537 0956; Khanyisa High School; Subparishes: Khanyisa School; Kwa Payne; Bongweni: Mazizini; Qweqwe; Maqinibeni; Sawutini; Qunu; Bityi; Ndibela; WSU.

NGANGELIZWE (Mthatha) St Paul’s Parish. 1935. 217-218 Church Street, Ngangelizwe, PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100. Tel/Fax: 047 535 0580. Priest: Fr Alphonsus Masuna, Cell: 084 299 3723. E-mail: phonsus2017@gmail.com. Mass Times: Sun: 09H30; 1st Sun of the month: 10H00. Subparishes: St Pius (Tyumbu), Holy Rosary (Mabeleni), Silverton, Orange Grove.

BEFORD (Mthatha) St Anthony. 1883. Chris Hani Location, PO Box 60, Mthatha 5100. Priest: Msgr Hormisdas Kasule, Cell: 073 232 5609. E-mail: kasuleh@ngeye.co.za/ vicargeneral@mthathadiocese.co.za. Mass Times: 09H00. Subparishes: Kwa Kaplane, Kwa Link, Ncise/Nkanini.

CALA. Sacred Heart Parish. 1894. ERF 474, Bo Street, PO Box 34, Cala 5455. Tel: 047 877 0776. Priest: Fr John Paul Kabasela, Cell: 060 694 6063, E-mail: tudimumue@gmail.com. Mass Times: Tue-Fri: 07H00; Sat: 07H30; Sun: 09H00, Subparishes: St Gabriel’s

(Roma), St Raphael’s (New Rest), St Michael’s (Mbewuleni), Nyalasa, Upper Langanci, Lower Langanci, Mchewula, Cala Reserve, Thaleni, Mbenge.

CWELE. St Michael’s Parish. 1888/1930. Cwele A/A, PO Box 38, Libode 5160 or PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100. Priest: Fr Faustin Pero Mapwar,
Cell: 073 895 5630. E-mail: bashuth@yahoo.fr. Institutions: Cwele Junior Secondary School, Cwele Hostel for boys and girls. Subparish: Hluleka, Mjanyane, Mandileni, Maqozeni, Qandu.

ELLIOT (Khowa). St Barnabas Parish. 1999. 9 Mason Street, PO Box 101, Elliot, 5460. Priest: Fr Jean Claude Tshitenge, Cell: 083 518 7767.
E-mail: tshitengejeanclaude@yahoo.fr.

ELLIOTDALE (Xhora). St Peter’s Parish. 1953. Erf 11/12 Main Rd, PO Box 8, Elliotdale, 5070. Priest: Fr Gerald Tafuma, Cell: 079 436 9038.
E-mail: geraldtafuma007@gmail.com. Mass Times: Sun: 10H30.
Subparishes: St Othmar (Mqanduli), Ngcwanguba, Ntlonyana, Mazizini.

FARVIEW (Mt Fletcher). Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. 1910. Dengwane Village, PO Box 10216, Matatiele 4730. Priest: Fr Joakim Pinji, Cell: 076 962 6746.
E-mail: jkpinji@gmail.com. Mass Times: Tue & Thur: 17H00; Sun: 10H30. Subparishes: St Joseph’s (Mphewulane),
St Carnisius (Mohoabatsane), St Mary’s (Mangolwaneng), Holy Trinity (Mahanyaneng), Nazareth (Mohlake).

LANDSEND (Mthatha). Emmanuel Parish. 1929. Mpeko A/A, KwaDlomp Village,
PO Box 162, Mthatha 5100. Priest in Charge: Fr. Muwuluzi Hormisdas Kasule (V.G), Cell: 073 232 5609, E-mail: kasuleh@ngeye.co.za .
Mass Times: 10H00. Institutions: Landsend Junior Secondary School. Subparishes: Mbolompo, Sikobeni, Cicira, Dukatole, Dumrane, Baziya, Xwili, Mhlahlane Forest Station.

LIBODE. Mt Nicholas Parish. 1940. Masameni A/A, PO Libode 5160 or PO Box 85, Mthatha 5100. Tel: 047 555 0132. Priest: Fr Winfred Egler CMM, Cell: 082 488 7052. E-mail: freglerw@gmail.com. Mass Times: Tue: 17H30; Sun: 08H00 & 10H30. Institutions: Mt Nicholas Junior Secondary School; Mt Nicholas Boarding Hostel; Ursuline Convent. Subparishes: Cibeni, Moyeni, Nyandeni, Mevana, Mvume, Mampondomiseni, Makotyana, Mamfengweni, Ntlambela, Mngamnye, Mafini

MACLEAR (Nqanqaru) St Francis Xavier Parish. 1967. 1 Phambili Street, PO Box 106, Maclear 5480. Tel: 045 932 1752. Priest: msgr Tsepo Tsalong, Cell: 083 740 1918. E-mail: tctsalong@gmail.com. Mass Times: Sun: 08H00 & 09H30. Institutions: St Francis Hospice, Thembinkosi Farm School.
Subparishes: Hlankomo, Hopedale, Ugie, Tsitsana, Khohlopong, Skhantsi, Mdeni, Ncembu.

MARIALINDEN (Matatiele) St. Mary’s Parish. 1896. Mpharane A/A, PO Box 431, Matatiele 4730. Priest: Fr Vincent Kayiira, Cell: 083 974 4886.
E-mail: kayiirambogov@gmail.com. Mass Times: Mon – Sat: 07H00; Sun: 10H30. Institutions: Precious Blood Convent, Marialinden Junior Secondary School. Subparishes: Queen’s Mercy, St. Nicholas (Ha-Nkau), St. Stephen (Pontsheng), Mohapi.

MARIAZELL (Matatiele) Sacred Heart Parish. 1894. Thabachicha A/A, PO Box 217, Matatiele, 4370. Priest: Fr Thembalethu Sandondo, Cell: 071 238 7746.
E-mail: frsandondo@gmail.com. Mass Times: Tue – Sat: 06H00/06H30; Sun: 10H30. Institutions: Precious Blood Convent; CMM Monastery; Mariazell High School; Ongeluk’s Nek Junior Secondary School; Mariazell Hostel. Subparishes: Fatima, Ha- Kweqana, St Pius (Ha-Masupha), St Michael’s (Mabenyeng), St Lawrence (Lekhalong).

MOUNT FLETCHER, St Martin of Tour’s Parish. 1947. 213 Back Street, PO Box 27, Mt Fletcher, 4770. Tel/Fax: 039 257 0142. Priest: Fr Luthando Xhamlayo, Cell: 072 084 9535. E-mail: luthandoxhamlayo@yahoo.com. Fr. Henry Kudzai: 079 949 0526. Mass Times: Tue – Fri: 07H00; Sun: 10H00. Subparishes:St George (Thabakhubelu), Katkop, St Theresa (Fletcherville), St Anna (Upper Thokwana), Emmaus (Lower Thokwana), St Joseph (Setabataba), St Lucia (Luzie), Bethsaida (Ketekete), Ezikweni (Hlankomo), Antiokia (Tsolobeng), St Steven (Mfanda), St Clement (Dikwenyeleng).

NGCOBO (Engcobo), St Paul’s Parish. 1952. 3 Elliot Street, PO Box 7, Ngcobo, 5050. Tel/Fax: 047 548 1470. Priest: Fr Jean Claude Tshitenge,
Cell: 076 102 3389, Mass Times: Sun: 09H00; 1st Sun: 10H00. Subparishees: Enduku, Debera, Luhenini, Tsazo, Mbanga, Engxoki.

NGQELENI, St Joseph’s Parish. 1945. 58 Armstrong Street, PO Box 11, Ngqeleni 5140. Tel: 047 568 0019. Priest: Fr Gerald Tafuma, Cell: 079 436 9038.
E-mail: geraldtafuma007@gmail.com. Mass Times: 10H00. Subparishes: Mngamnye, Mqwangqweni, Lujizweni, Nzwakazi, Ntshilini, Qhokama.

PORT ST JOHN’S (Mzimvubu), St John the Baptist Parish. 1890 (1935 Church). 191 Mountain Road, PO Box 35, Port St Johns, 5120, (Church: 31 Westgate Street) E-mail: johnbaptist.psj@hotmail.com. Facebook Page: St John The Baptist Catholic Church – PSJ. Mass Times: Sun: 08H30; 1st Sun: 10H00. Priest: Fr Faustin Pero Mapwar, Cell: 073 895 5630. E-mail: basuth@yahoo.fr, Fax: 086 775 1676. Subparishes: St Lawrence (Caguba), Holy Family (Mthumbane), Mariazell (Mkhanzini).

QUMBU, Christ the King Parish. 1908/1936 (formerly Queen of the Angels 1907). 25 Main Street, PO Box 16, Qumbu, 5180. Tel: 047 553 0029. Priest: Fr Hyppolyte Bakajika, Cell: 071 936 1351. E-mail: bakajikahippolyte@yahoo.fr. Mass Times: Sun: 10H30. Institutions: Little Flower Junior Secondary School; Little Follwer Boarding Hostels; Little Flower High School; Precious Blood Convent. Subparishes: St Paul’s (Thanduxolo), St Luke’s (Shawberry) St Matthew (Mbidlana), Thembeni, Qanqu, Zilandana, Sampampolo, Nobamba, Newstate, Qotira, Culunga, Nogaya.

SHEPHERD’S HOPE (Matatiele), Good Shepherd Parish. 1959. Mehlolwaneng Village, PO Box 243, Matatiele, 4730. Priest: Fr. Mafu Ponya, Cell: 078 216 0184. E-mail: frmafuponya@yahoo.com, Mass Times: Weekdays: 07H30; Sun: 09H00 & 10H30. Subparishes: Likhetlane, Paballong, Pontseng, Mahlabateng.

ST PATRICK (Mthatha), St Patrick’s Mission. 1928. No. 11 Zitatele Location, Libode; PO Box 572, Mthatha 5100. Tel: 047 555 9492; Priest: Fr Potlako Sello
Cell: 076 089 0587. E-mail: spotlako@yahoo.com. Mass Times: Mon – Fri: 06H30; Sat: 07H00, Sun: 10H00; 1st Sun of month: 11H00. Institutions: Precious Blood Convent; St Patrick’s Boarding Hostel (Cell: 083 770 7124); St Patrick’s J.S.S; St Patrick’s S.S.S. Subparishes: Lupapeni, Mahlatini, Mandlovini, Moyeni, Zandukwane, Mchoncho, Corana, Maqanyeni, Zixholosini, Ncambedlane, Buntingville.

TSITA (Matatiele) St Andrew’s Parish. 1965. Nkonwane Village, Tsita A/A, PO Box 10216, Matatiele, 4730. Priest: Fr Twalikhaya Mandondo,
Cell: 072 775 2032. E-mail: mandondoti@gmail.com. Mass Times: Sun: 10H30. Subparishes: St Theresa (Mapolasing), St Benedict (Mapfontein), Mabuwa.

TSOLO, Martyrs of Uganda Parish. 1965. 142 Main Street, PO Box 173, Tsolo 5170. Priest: Fr Hyppolyte Bakajika, Cell: 071 936 1351.
E-mail: bakajikahippolyte@yahoo.fr. Mass Times: Sun: 10H00. Subparishes: Mbokotwana, Matyeba, Sidwadweni, Tikitiki, Tyeni, Lotana, Noziyongwani, Malepelepe, Ncembo, Mbinja, Lonyaweni, Xabane, Ncolosi.

PRIESTS IN THE DIOCESE

BAKAJIKA Hyppolyte, Cell: 071 936 1351, E-mail: bakajikahippolyte@yahoo.fr, Qumbu
EGLER Winfried CMM, 082 488 7052, E-mail: freglerw@mthathacmm.co.za, Libode
GATHU Bernard, Cell: 0836909093, E-mail: bernardgathu@mthathacmm.co.za, Mariazel Institute
KABASELE John Paul, Cell: 061 053 0401, eCala
KASULE, Muwuluzi Hormisdas (V.G), Cell: 073 232 5609, E-mail: kasuleh@ngeye.co.za, Landsend
KAYIIRA, Vincent, Cell: 083 974 4886, E-mail: kayiirav@eject.co.za, Marialinden
KHASOANE, Octavius Lesia, outside of the Diocese
KUDZAI Henry, Cell: 079 039 0526, E-mail: , Farview
MAJINGOLO, Monwabisi, Cell: 076 333 3451, E-mail: frmajingolo@gmail.com, Study Leave Australia
MAKORO, Teboho Martin, E-mail: tebohomartin@gmail.com, Study Leave, Kenya
MANDL, Stephan CMM, Cell: 076 377 4030, E-mail: mandlfr@mthathacmm.co.za Retired.
MANDONDO Twalikhaya Innocent, E-mail: mandondoti@gmail.com, Cell: 072 775 2032, Tsita
MASUNA Alphonsus, Cell: 084 299 3723 , E-mail: phonsus2017@gmail.com, St. Paul’s Ngangelizwe
MENATSI, Richard, E-mail: rmenatsi@gmail.com Ascension Southridge
MOKOLE, Matooane Eric, Cell: 082 837 3163, emokole@yahoo.com, Chancery
OJOK, Francis CMM, Cell: 072 568 2857, E-mail: ojfrcnn@gmail.com, Cwele Institution
PINJI Joakim Kondwani, Cell: 076 962 6746, E-mail: jkpinji@gmail.com, Farview
PHOMANE Motlatsi, Cell: 078 278 0112, E-mail: mphomane@yahoo.com, Fax: 086 775 1676 Study Leave Kenya
PONYA, Mafu Caswell CMM, Cell: 078 216 0184, E-mail: frmafuponya@gmail.com Shepherd’s hope
QUMNTU, Mbulelo, Cell: 082 719 9655, E-mail: miqumntu@gmail.com. All Saints Cathedral
SANDONO Maxwell, Cell: 071 238 7746, E-mail: frsandondo@gmail.com, Mariazell
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SIWUNDLA Ncedo, Cell: 076 843 3137, E-mail: ncesiw@gmail.com, St. John Vianney Major Seminary
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