Tag: Clergy
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Zimbabwean Catholic Nun Urges South Africa to Create Mental Health Spaces for Clergy
Clergy Mental Health Under the Spotlight In a timely appeal that highlights the hidden struggles of church leaders, a Zimbabwean Catholic nun is urging the South African Catholic community to create dedicated spaces for mental health support. The call comes amid growing recognition that clergy and religious men and women face unique emotional and psychological…
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Zimbabwean Nun Urges South Africa to Create Mental Health Spaces for Clergy and Religious
Introduction: A Call to Action for Clergy Well-Being In Johannesburg on 30 October 2025, a Zimbabwean Catholic nun amplified a pressing concern inside the South African Church: the mental health and emotional well-being of clergy, consecrated men and women religious, and lay leaders who serve in demanding ministries. Amid rising stressors—from long hours and pastoral…