ABOUT OUR CATHEDRAL

Discover the heart of Catholic life in Johannesburg — a place of history, beauty, and faith, led by our Archbishop and rooted in Christ.

OUR VISION

To be a vibrant, Christ-centred Church that proclaims the Gospel with joy, builds unity in diversity, and serves as a beacon of hope in Johannesburg and beyond.

WHAT WE DO

Guided by the Gospel, we proclaim Christ through teaching, sacraments, and service. Our ministries nurture faith, promote justice and peace, and respond to the needs of families, youth, and those on the margins of society.

OUR COMMUNITY

We are a diverse community of faith, united in the love of Christ. Rooted in prayer and service, we journey together as “Pilgrims of Hope,” working for reconciliation, healing, and the flourishing of every person in God’s family.

HISTORY

Discover the story of Catholicism in Johannesburg, from the first Mass on the Witwatersrand to the consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the King.

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ARCHITECTURE

Explore the Cathedral’s Latin Cross design, stained concrete walls, and soaring spaces that combine strength with sacred beauty.

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ORGAN

Learn more about the Cathedral’s organ — an instrument that fills the sacred space with music, leading the faithful in prayer.

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ARCHBISHOP

Meet Cardinal Stephen Brislin, Archbishop of Johannesburg, and learn about his mission to unite, guide, and inspire the faithful.

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VISIT OF JOHN PAUL II

In September 1995, Pope St. John Paul II came to Christ the King, bringing a message of unity and hope to a new South Africa.

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