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Welcome to the website of the Archdiocese of Durban. Situated along the east coast of KwaZulu/Natal, from KwaDukuza (Stanger) in the north to Amanzimtoti in the south and Bergville in the interior, the Archdiocese covers a total area of 20 318 square kilometers. The total population is approximately 200 000 faithful.
While predominantly Zulu, the local Church serves a broad variety of people from diverse cultures and many languages. Since the demise of apartheid there has been an influx of many people from north of the South African border. Many are refugees while other have come to seek their fortune in this better developed part of Southern Africa. |
The Archdiocese incorporates some very first world parishes in and around the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg, as well as a considerable number of rural mission parishes, some with remote outstations.
Under the patronage of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Durban Archdiocese has been served for over 150 years by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate who, while reduced in numbers, still maintain a strong and active presence in the Archdiocese. Recent years has seen an increase in the number of local Diocesan priests. There has also been a greater number of religious orders and congregations who have settled in the diocese. |
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PASCHAL MEAL
A Paschal Meal (Last Supper) will be held on Wednesday 31 March 2010 at Holy Family College Hall at 18h00. The Director of the meal is Fr Martin Badenhorst OP. Father Martin is a lecturer at St Joseph’s Oblate Scholasticate, Cedara where he is teaching Hinduism, Hebrew, the Old Testament and Priesthood this semester. He will be giving a talk on the Eucharist at 17h00 on the evening of the Paschal Meal, so don’t miss out. Tickets cost R65.00 and a meal will be served after the Passover meal has been celebrated. All proceeds will go towards the Denis Hurley Centre Fund.
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PASTORAL LETTER FOR LENT 2010
Introduction
Many South Africans believe that 2010 is going to be a very special year. They base their expectation on the promises coming from the organisers of the FIFA World Cup. For those in business and commerce the World Cup is a-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a windfall, which will make them rich for life.
But there are others who want 2010 to be special for very different reasons. First there are the successful matrics, who see 2010 as an opportunity to make a good start out on a new path in life, in studies or in a chosen profession.
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HURLEY WEEKEND AT EMMANUEL CATHEDRAL
A full programme is being planned to mark the annual Hurley Weekend which this year takes place from 19 - 21 March. Members of other parishes are invited to attend these events marking the 6th anniversary of the Archbishop’s death on 13 February 2004.
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