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WORLD DAY of the SICK

WORLD DAY of the SICK

The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development is pleased to announce the theme of the 31stI World Day of the Sick "Take care of him" Compassion as a synodal exercise of healing  Pope Francis releases his message for the 31th World Day of the Sick, and urges...

WORLD AIDS DAY

WORLD AIDS DAY

  World AIDS Day is observed annually on December 1. This is a chance for people all over the world to come together in the battle against HIV, to support those who are living with HIV, and to remember those who have passed away from an AIDS-related illness.Even...

ADHD Highlighted – October is Mental Health Awareness Month

ADHD Highlighted – October is Mental Health Awareness Month

CATHCA’s Parish Mental Health Ministry team at Our Lady of Mercy Parish and Lindani Sizwe HBC joined hands with Tumisho-Pele organization on 8 October to raising awareness about ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children. Representatives from different...

WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DAY: 26 September 2022

WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DAY: 26 September 2022

Together, we can teach children that a clean environment is really essential for a healthy life.  Our actions today affect future generations, and that everyone’s contribution is equally important. If we all commit to doing our share, the globe will be a far better...

Social Media a Factor in “mental health issues” Among SA’s Youth

Social Media a Factor in “mental health issues” Among SA’s Youth

Regular access to social media forums is a factor in mental health challenges among the youth in South Africa’s Ennerdale Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg, the pastoral agent for the Mental Health Ministry (MHM) has said.In an interview with ACI...

INKANYEZI MAKING A PROFOUND CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF #GBV SURVIVORS

INKANYEZI MAKING A PROFOUND CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF #GBV SURVIVORS

"Violence has always been in the community, but now we want to help find the solution."     CATHCA/Inkanyezi Community Advocate, South Africa The dedication and resourcefulness of the Inkanyezi Community Advocates make a profound difference in the lives of...

MOBILIZING HEALTH CARE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PLASTIC POLLUTION

MOBILIZING HEALTH CARE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PLASTIC POLLUTION

CATHCA joined in the  ‘Health and Healing Working Group’ meeting of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform on 19 July.The Group reflected on the document by Healthcare without Harm (Phillipines)  on Mobilising healthcare to prevent plastic pollution.To join Laudato Si' Click...

NELSON MANDELA MONTH – JULY 2022   #ACTION AGAINST POVERTY

NELSON MANDELA MONTH – JULY 2022 #ACTION AGAINST POVERTY

NELSON MANDELA MONTH Theme 2022: "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." In July, South Africa celebrates former President Nelson Mandela's birthday.18 July has been declared Nelson Mandela International Day, but as South Africans we embrace the chance...

CATHCA on Radio Veritas – Parish Mental Health takes centre stage

CATHCA on Radio Veritas – Parish Mental Health takes centre stage

The Catholic Health Care Association was featured on Radio Veritason 2 June on mental health Ms Tsegofatso Kgosiemang, a member of the Parish Mental Health Ministry team of Our Lady of Mercy parish spoke about the parish initiatives to integrate the ministry into its...

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