St Gabriel Anglican Parish of Florida

16/06/2026

VICAR-GENERAL OF THE PROVINCE, BISHOP STEPHEN DISEKO, SPEAKS OUT ON THREATS AND ANIMOSITY AGAINST MIGRANTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Vicar-General, Bishop Stephen Diseko of the Diocese of Matlosane, is speaking out against threats and animosity against migrants in South Africa.

"While we believe that our immigration laws should be enforced, they should be implemented by the proper authorities and not vigilantes," he says.

Bishop Diseko is acting in the place of Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, who is on sabbatical in the Netherlands.

View his full statement here on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/Zx4mXD7rZsY?si=1E7CFdUM87SLsrdL

Read or view the statement on the Provincial website:
https://anglicanchurchsa.org/vicar-general-bishop-stephen-diseko-speaks-out-on-threats-and-animosity-against-migrants-in-south-africa/

WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP?
Read an input from Dr Alan Hirsch, a political economist who has worked on migration governance:
https://theconversation.com/anti-foreigner-violence-in-south-africa-is-easily-sparked-what-hasnt-been-done-to-deal-with-it-284778

South African Council of Churches Archbishop Thabo Makgoba

15/06/2026

Don’t miss out, join us in person for our Skills Development meeting! Let’s grow, learn, and build a stronger future together.
Please ensure that you have completed the following courses on the online platform before attending:
- Social Media Marketing
- Selling Online
- The Art Of Sales
#𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

12/06/2026

Congratulations🎊🎉

12/06/2026

10/06/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐕𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐄
A chasuble and a dalmatic are both traditional liturgical vestments in Anglican worship, but they differ in function, form, and symbolism.
The chasuble is the outermost garment worn by a priest or bishop when celebrating the Holy Eucharist. It is typically sleeveless, flowing over the body, and symbolizes charity and the yoke of Christ. Its shape, often circular or oval, covers most of the wearer, emphasizing the sacred role of presiding at the altar.

The dalmatic, on the other hand, is worn by a deacon. It has wide sleeves and a more structured, tunic-like appearance, often decorated with vertical bands. The dalmatic signifies the deacon’s role in service, particularly assisting at the altar and in acts of charity. In simple terms, the chasuble is for the celebrant, while the dalmatic is for the assistant in ministry.