diocesan link with the highveld in south africa
On 19th November 2003, Bishop Dominic Walker of Monmouth and Bishop David Beetge of The Highveld signed an agreement linking our two diocese for five years.
Since then visitors have travelled between the dioceses and parishes have formed their own individual links.
Our diocesan Christmas Card features designs from textiles bought in a market in the Highveld and profits from the sales will be sent to the Highveld.
Fire in Dukatole
In October 2006 a fire spread through parts of Dukatole, an informal settlement, in Germiston. It is an area where there is tremendous poverty and very difficult social conditions. It is also an area where both the local parish and the Diocese have been working for a number of years establishing our social projects including the appointment of coordinators to assist with our work and a feeding scheme. Bishop David Beetge established a “Dukatole Crisis Fund” which the Diocese of Monmouth has contributed to....
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