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'''Stephen Brislin''', born on {{Birth date and age|1956|9|24|df=y}}, is a South African [[prelate]] of the [[Catholic Church]], serving as the [[Archbishop of Johannesburg]] since 2024 and elevated to [[cardinal]] by [[Pope Francis]] in 2023.<ref name="cathierarchy">{{cite web |last=Cheney |first=David M. |title=Stephen Cardinal Brislin |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/brislin.html |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> Born in Welkom, [[South Africa]], of Scottish and Irish descent, he was ordained a [[priest]] in 1983 for the [[Diocese of Kroonstad]], served as [[Bishop of Kroonstad]] from 2006 to 2009, and as [[Archbishop of Cape Town]] from 2009 to 2024.<ref name="vaticanpress">{{cite web |title=Resignations and Appointments, 28.10.2024 |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2024/10/28/241028a.html |website=Vatican Press Office |date=28 October 2024 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> Known for his | '''Stephen Brislin''', born on {{Birth date and age|1956|9|24|df=y}}, is a South African [[prelate]] of the [[Catholic Church]], serving as the [[Archbishop of Johannesburg]] since 2024 and elevated to [[cardinal]] by [[Pope Francis]] in 2023.<ref name="cathierarchy">{{cite web |last=Cheney |first=David M. |title=Stephen Cardinal Brislin |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/brislin.html |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> Born in Welkom, [[South Africa]], of Scottish and Irish descent, he was ordained a [[priest]] in 1983 for the [[Diocese of Kroonstad]], served as [[Bishop of Kroonstad]] from 2006 to 2009, and as [[Archbishop of Cape Town]] from 2009 to 2024.<ref name="vaticanpress">{{cite web |title=Resignations and Appointments, 28.10.2024 |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2024/10/28/241028a.html |website=Vatican Press Office |date=28 October 2024 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> Known for his progressive theology, commitment to social justice, and advocacy for peace, Brislin has addressed issues like racism, corruption, and sexual violence in the Church, notably as president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) from 2013 to 2019 and again since 2024.<ref name="sacbc">{{cite web |title=Cardinal Stephen Brislin Elected SACBC President |url=https://sacbc.org.za/cardinal-stephen-brislin-elected-sacbc-president/ |website=Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference |date=8 August 2024 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> His elevation to cardinal and appointment to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints in 2023 highlight his growing global influence.<ref name="vaticannews">{{cite web |title=Cardinal Brislin Appointed to Dicastery for Causes of Saints |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-10/cardinal-brislin-dicastery-causes-saints.html |website=Vatican News |date=4 October 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
Brislin’s ministry has focused on fostering dialogue in post-apartheid South Africa, including a 2018 visit to Gaza as part of the Holy Land Coordination to support peace efforts.<ref name="cawiki">{{cite web |title=Stephen Brislin |url=https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Brislin |website=Viquipèdia |date=28 April 2024 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> As president of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) from 2012 to 2016, he championed migration and ecological issues, aligning with Pope Francis’ priorities.<ref name="collegecardinals">{{cite web |title=Cardinal Stephen Brislin |url=https://collegeofcardinalsreport.com/cardinals/stephen-brislin |website=College of Cardinals Report |date=8 July 2024 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> His | Brislin’s ministry has focused on fostering dialogue in post-apartheid South Africa, including a 2018 visit to Gaza as part of the Holy Land Coordination to support peace efforts.<ref name="cawiki">{{cite web |title=Stephen Brislin |url=https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Brislin |website=Viquipèdia |date=28 April 2024 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> As president of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) from 2012 to 2016, he championed migration and ecological issues, aligning with Pope Francis’ priorities.<ref name="collegecardinals">{{cite web |title=Cardinal Stephen Brislin |url=https://collegeofcardinalsreport.com/cardinals/stephen-brislin |website=College of Cardinals Report |date=8 July 2024 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> His progressive views, including openness to marginalized groups and his decision to allow a dissident group advocating women priests and married clergy in Cape Town, have sparked conservative criticism.<ref name="collegecardinals"/> His eligibility for the 2025 [[papal conclave]], where he is seen as a progressive voice, has drawn media attention, though he has not commented on papal candidacy.<ref name="lanacion">{{cite web |last=Piqué |first=Elisabetta |title=Quiénes son los cardenales que participarán del cónclave |url=https://www.lanacion.com.ar/el-mundo/quienes-son-los-cardenales-que-participaran-del-conclave-nid25042025/ |website=La Nación |date=25 April 2025 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> Despite challenges, Brislin remains committed to Johannesburg, promoting synodality and social justice.<ref name="adct">{{cite web |title=Cardinal Brislin Installed as Archbishop of Johannesburg |url=https://adct.org.za/cardinal-brislin-installed-archbishop-johannesburg/ |website=Archdiocese of Cape Town |date=30 January 2025 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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Stephen Brislin was born on 24 September 1956 in Welkom, Free State, South Africa, to a Catholic family of Scottish and Irish descent.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> He attended primary school at the Convent of Saint Agnes and secondary school at Christian Brothers College in Welkom, where he developed an interest in psychology and social issues.<ref name="enwiki">{{cite web |title=Stephen Brislin |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Brislin |website=Wikipedia |date=3 May 2020 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> Growing up in apartheid-era South Africa, Brislin’s early experiences shaped his commitment to justice and reconciliation.<ref name="cwr">{{cite web |last=Mazurczak |first=Filip |title=Cardinal Stephen Brislin: South Africa’s Voice for Justice |url=https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/09/30/meet-the-new-cardinals-stephen-brislin/ |website=Catholic World Report |date=30 September 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | Stephen Brislin was born on 24 September 1956 in Welkom, Free State, South Africa, to a Catholic family of Scottish and Irish descent.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> He attended primary school at the Convent of Saint Agnes and secondary school at Christian Brothers College in Welkom, where he developed an interest in psychology and social issues.<ref name="enwiki">{{cite web |title=Stephen Brislin |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Brislin |website=Wikipedia |date=3 May 2020 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> Growing up in apartheid-era South Africa, Brislin’s early experiences shaped his commitment to justice and reconciliation.<ref name="cwr">{{cite web |last=Mazurczak |first=Filip |title=Cardinal Stephen Brislin: South Africa’s Voice for Justice |url=https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/09/30/meet-the-new-cardinals-stephen-brislin/ |website=Catholic World Report |date=30 September 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
His decision to pursue the priesthood was influenced by the Church’s role in addressing social inequalities, leading him to enter the seminary in 1976.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> Brislin’s multicultural background and education in Welkom’s diverse community informed his later advocacy for inclusivity.<ref name="eswiki">{{cite web |title=Stephen Brislin |url=https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Brislin |website=Wikipedia |date=10 July 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | His decision to pursue the priesthood was influenced by the Church’s role in addressing social inequalities, leading him to enter the seminary in 1976.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> Brislin’s multicultural background and education in Welkom’s diverse community informed his later advocacy for inclusivity.<ref name="eswiki">{{cite web |title=Stephen Brislin |url=https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Brislin |website=Wikipedia |date=10 July 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
Brislin studied psychology at the [[University of Cape Town]] from 1975 to 1976, followed by philosophy at St. John Vianney Seminary in Pretoria (1976–1977) and the University of South Africa (UNISA).<ref name="cathierarchy"/> He pursued theology at the Missionary Institute of Mill Hill in London from 1979 to 1982, earning a bachelor’s degree in theology from the [[University of Louvain]] in 1982 with a thesis on “Permanent Deacons in a South African Diocese.”<ref name="dewiki">{{cite web |title=Stephen Brislin |url=https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Brislin |website=Wikipedia |date=18 September 2012 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | Brislin studied psychology at the [[University of Cape Town]] from 1975 to 1976, followed by philosophy at St. John Vianney Seminary in Pretoria (1976–1977) and the University of South Africa (UNISA).<ref name="cathierarchy"/> He pursued theology at the Missionary Institute of Mill Hill in London from 1979 to 1982, earning a bachelor’s degree in theology from the [[University of Louvain]] in 1982 with a thesis on “Permanent Deacons in a South African Diocese.”<ref name="dewiki">{{cite web |title=Stephen Brislin |url=https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Brislin |website=Wikipedia |date=18 September 2012 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
His education, spanning psychology, philosophy, and theology, equipped him for pastoral leadership in South Africa’s complex social landscape.<ref name="cwr"/> In 1979, he completed a pastoral internship in Viljoenskroon, and in 1982, he served as a deacon in St. Anselm parish in Southall, London.<ref name="dewiki"/> Brislin received an honorary doctorate in Pastoral Leadership from the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas, in 2023.<ref name="cawiki"/> | His education, spanning psychology, philosophy, and theology, equipped him for pastoral leadership in South Africa’s complex social landscape.<ref name="cwr"/> In 1979, he completed a pastoral internship in Viljoenskroon, and in 1982, he served as a deacon in St. Anselm parish in Southall, London.<ref name="dewiki"/> Brislin received an honorary doctorate in Pastoral Leadership from the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas, in 2023.<ref name="cawiki"/> | ||
===Priesthood=== | ===Priesthood=== | ||
Ordained a priest for the [[Diocese of Kroonstad]] on 19 November 1983 by [[Bishop Johannes Ludgerus Bonaventure Brenninkmeijer]], Brislin served in various pastoral roles.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> He studied Sesotho in Lesotho for four months in 1984, then served as chaplain in Virginia (1984–1985) and parish priest in Odendaalsrus, Kutlwanong, and Motsethabong (1986–1989).<ref name="ptwiki">{{cite web |title=Stephen Brislin |url=https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Brislin |website=Wikipedia |date=22 February 2021 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> From 1990 to 2003, he was vicar general of Kroonstad, and from 2003 to 2006, he served as diocesan administrator after Brenninkmeijer’s death.<ref name="dewiki"/> | Ordained a priest for the [[Diocese of Kroonstad]] on 19 November 1983 by [[Bishop Johannes Ludgerus Bonaventure Brenninkmeijer]], Brislin served in various pastoral roles.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> He studied Sesotho in Lesotho for four months in 1984, then served as chaplain in Virginia (1984–1985) and parish priest in Odendaalsrus, Kutlwanong, and Motsethabong (1986–1989).<ref name="ptwiki">{{cite web |title=Stephen Brislin |url=https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Brislin |website=Wikipedia |date=22 February 2021 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> From 1990 to 2003, he was vicar general of Kroonstad, and from 2003 to 2006, he served as diocesan administrator after Brenninkmeijer’s death.<ref name="dewiki"/> | ||
Brislin’s priesthood focused on social justice, including support for the Basotho community, reflected in his coat of arms’ Basotho hat.<ref name="enwiki"/> Named a Papal Honorary Prelate by [[Pope John Paul II]] in 2002, his leadership during Kroonstad’s sede vacante period demonstrated administrative skill.<ref name="dewiki"/> | Brislin’s priesthood focused on social justice, including support for the Basotho community, reflected in his coat of arms’ Basotho hat.<ref name="enwiki"/> Named a Papal Honorary Prelate by [[Pope John Paul II]] in 2002, his leadership during Kroonstad’s sede vacante period demonstrated administrative skill.<ref name="dewiki"/> | ||
===Bishop=== | ===Bishop=== | ||
Appointed [[Bishop of Kroonstad]] on 17 October 2006 by [[Pope Benedict XVI]], Brislin was consecrated on 28 January 2007 by [[Archbishop Jabulani Adatus Nxumalo]].<ref name="cathierarchy"/> Named [[Archbishop of Cape Town]] on 18 December 2009, he took possession on 7 February 2010.<ref name="enwiki"/> On 28 October 2024, [[Pope Francis]] appointed him [[Archbishop of Johannesburg]], with installation on 25 January 2025.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> Elevated to cardinal-priest of [[Santa Maria Domenica Mazzarello]] on 30 September 2023, he took possession of his titular church on 12 May 2024.<ref name="scross">{{cite web |last=Radine |first=Runaine |title=SA Cardinal Stephen Brislin Takes Possession of Rome Church |url=https://www.scross.co.za/2024/05/sa-cardinal-stephen-brislin-takes-possession-of-rome-church/ |website=The Southern Cross |date=13 May 2024 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | Appointed [[Bishop of Kroonstad]] on 17 October 2006 by [[Pope Benedict XVI]], Brislin was consecrated on 28 January 2007 by [[Archbishop Jabulani Adatus Nxumalo]].<ref name="cathierarchy"/> Named [[Archbishop of Cape Town]] on 18 December 2009, he took possession on 7 February 2010.<ref name="enwiki"/> On 28 October 2024, [[Pope Francis]] appointed him [[Archbishop of Johannesburg]], with installation on 25 January 2025.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> Elevated to cardinal-priest of [[Santa Maria Domenica Mazzarello]] on 30 September 2023, he took possession of his titular church on 12 May 2024.<ref name="scross">{{cite web |last=Radine |first=Runaine |title=SA Cardinal Stephen Brislin Takes Possession of Rome Church |url=https://www.scross.co.za/2024/05/sa-cardinal-stephen-brislin-takes-possession-of-rome-church/ |website=The Southern Cross |date=13 May 2024 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
Brislin’s episcopal ministry has emphasized social issues, including anti-racism and anti-corruption efforts, and he has called for stronger action against sexual violence in the Church.<ref name="domradio">{{cite web |title=Erzbischof Stephen Brislin |url=https://www.domradio.de/artikel/erzbischof-stephen-brislin |website=DOMRADIO.DE |date=August 2024 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> His leadership in the SACBC (2013–2019, 2024–present) and IMBISA (2012–2016), along with participation in the 2014 and 2015 Synods on the Family, reflect his global engagement.<ref name="collegecardinals"/> His | Brislin’s episcopal ministry has emphasized social issues, including anti-racism and anti-corruption efforts, and he has called for stronger action against sexual violence in the Church.<ref name="domradio">{{cite web |title=Erzbischof Stephen Brislin |url=https://www.domradio.de/artikel/erzbischof-stephen-brislin |website=DOMRADIO.DE |date=August 2024 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> His leadership in the SACBC (2013–2019, 2024–present) and IMBISA (2012–2016), along with participation in the 2014 and 2015 Synods on the Family, reflect his global engagement.<ref name="collegecardinals"/> His progressive views, including openness to marginalized groups, have drawn conservative scrutiny, but his 2025 conclave eligibility positions him as a notable figure.<ref name="lanacion"/> | ||
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==Significant events== | ==Significant events== | ||
* Ordained priest for the [[Diocese of Kroonstad]] in 1983.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> | * Ordained priest for the [[Diocese of Kroonstad]] in 1983.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> | ||
* Named Papal Honorary Prelate by [[Pope John Paul II]] in 2002.<ref name="dewiki"/> | * Named Papal Honorary Prelate by [[Pope John Paul II]] in 2002.<ref name="dewiki"/> | ||
* Appointed [[Bishop of Kroonstad]] in 2006.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> | * Appointed [[Bishop of Kroonstad]] in 2006.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> | ||
* Named [[Archbishop of Cape Town]] in 2009.<ref name="enwiki"/> | * Named [[Archbishop of Cape Town]] in 2009.<ref name="enwiki"/> | ||
* Elected president of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) (2012–2016).<ref name="plwiki">{{cite web |title=Stephen Brislin |url=https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Brislin |website=Wikipedia |date=31 March 2012 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | * Elected president of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) (2012–2016).<ref name="plwiki">{{cite web |title=Stephen Brislin |url=https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Brislin |website=Wikipedia |date=31 March 2012 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
* Elected president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (2013–2019).<ref name="sacbc"/> | * Elected president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (2013–2019).<ref name="sacbc"/> | ||
* Participated in the 2014 and 2015 Synods on the Family.<ref name="dewiki"/> | * Participated in the 2014 and 2015 Synods on the Family.<ref name="dewiki"/> | ||
* Visited Gaza as part of the Holy Land Coordination in 2018.<ref name="cawiki"/> | * Visited Gaza as part of the Holy Land Coordination in 2018.<ref name="cawiki"/> | ||
* Received honorary doctorate in Pastoral Leadership from Oblate School of Theology in 2023.<ref name="cawiki"/> | * Received honorary doctorate in Pastoral Leadership from Oblate School of Theology in 2023.<ref name="cawiki"/> | ||
* Elevated to [[cardinal]] by [[Pope Francis]] in 2023.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> | * Elevated to [[cardinal]] by [[Pope Francis]] in 2023.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> | ||
* Appointed to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints in 2023.<ref name="vaticannews"/> | * Appointed to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints in 2023.<ref name="vaticannews"/> | ||
* Appointed [[Archbishop of Johannesburg]] in 2024.<ref name="adct"/> | * Appointed [[Archbishop of Johannesburg]] in 2024.<ref name="adct"/> | ||
* Elected president of the SACBC in 2024.<ref name="sacbc"/> | * Elected president of the SACBC in 2024.<ref name="sacbc"/> | ||
* Confirmed as eligible for the 2025 [[papal conclave]].<ref name="lanacion"/> | * Confirmed as eligible for the 2025 [[papal conclave]].<ref name="lanacion"/> | ||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
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* {{cite web |last=Mazurczak |first=Filip |title=Cardinal Stephen Brislin: South Africa’s Voice for Justice |url=https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/09/30/meet-the-new-cardinals-stephen-brislin/ |website=Catholic World Report |date=30 September 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}} | * {{cite web |last=Mazurczak |first=Filip |title=Cardinal Stephen Brislin: South Africa’s Voice for Justice |url=https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/09/30/meet-the-new-cardinals-stephen-brislin/ |website=Catholic World Report |date=30 September 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}} | ||
* {{cite web |last=Radine |first=Runaine |title=SA Cardinal Stephen Brislin Takes Possession of Rome Church |url=https://www.scross.co.za/2024/05/sa-cardinal-stephen-brislin-takes-possession-of-rome-church/ |website=The Southern Cross |date=13 May 2024 |access-date=1 May 2025}} | * {{cite web |last=Radine |first=Runaine |title=SA Cardinal Stephen Brislin Takes Possession of Rome Church |url=https://www.scross.co.za/2024/05/sa-cardinal-stephen-brislin-takes-possession-of-rome-church/ |website=The Southern Cross |date=13 May 2024 |access-date=1 May 2025}} | ||
* {{cite web |last=Almendras |first=Jennifer |title=Cardenal Stephen Brislin |url=https://verdadenlibertad.com/cardenal-stephen-brislin/ |website=VenL |date=9 October 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}} | * {{cite web |last=Almendras |first=Jennifer |title=Cardenal Stephen Brislin |url=https://verdadenlibertad.com/cardenal-stephen-brislin/ |website=VenL |date=9 October 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}} | ||
===Written by the bishop=== | ===Written by the bishop=== | ||