Introduction: Purpose and Context The Catholic Health Care Association (CATHCA) stands as a vital network of faith-based health facilities and programs serving South Africa, Botswana, and eSwatini. Its work is rooted in Catholic social teaching and built on a mission...
On 29 March 2025, the Ave Maria Pastoral Centre in Gaborone came alive with learning and renewed hope as 130 participants gathered for the Catholic Mental Health Ministry (CMHM) Training Workshop. Facilitated by the Catholic Health Care Association of Southern Africa...
CATHCA addressed women in the Diocese of Witbank on15 March 2025 at the Cathedral of Christ the King. When you empower Women on Mental Health issues, you empower the Nation. CATHCA has made it a top priority to care about women’s Mental Health. By prioritising...
In this podcast listen to CATHCA’s Skills Development Officer, Mary Nomusa-Nkosi, as she discusses with Ray White on Radio Veritas how the development of the Catholic Mental Health Ministry is unfolding in some of the Catholic dioceses of the SACBC. Click on the link...
On September 11, CATHCA hosted an impactful session titled “Depression: Contributing Factors and Mitigating Measures” for youth representatives from Angola, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Botswana at the Padre Pio Retreat Centre in...
On August 23, a noteworthy Zoom session focused on the mental health care of the Episcopate and members of the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life (LCCL-SA) took place, with over 40 participants. The session was led by Rt Rev Bishop John Dolan from the Diocese...
