Learn about the Liturgical Vestments |
When dressing for the Liturgy, the Cleric first washes his hands and prays:
Give virtue to my hands, O Lord, that being cleansed from all stain I might serve you with purity of mind and body.
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Then he puts on the AMICE which recalls the humiliation which was put upon Christ.
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Then the Alb gets put on.
Its color symbolizes purity |
Then the Cincture (cord) gets put on around the waist.
It symbolizes the virtues of chastity and continence (meaning "the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters") required of the priest. It comes in many colors. |
The maniple is donned next. It is a narrow strip of linen, of the same color as the chasuble, suspended from the left forearm so that if falls equally on both sides of the arm. It is to remind the cleric that he must patiently bear the cares and sorrows of this earthly life in the service of God and for Heavenly reward.
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The zucchetto is the silk skullcap worn by bishops. The Pope's zucchetto is white; the cardinals' zucchetti are scarlet; the bishops' zucchetti are violet.
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A Cappello Romano, meaning Roman hat, is a hat with a wide, circular brim and a rounded rim worn by the clergy. It is made of either beaver fur or felt, and lined in white silk. It serves no ceremonial purpose, being primarily a practical item. A bishop's may have green and gold cords with violet lining.
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Meet the present Bishop of the Klerksdorp Diocese |
A word from the Bishop
Dear Visitor to our Website,
Our Catholic Diocese of Klerksdorp wishes to welcome you to our home.
The aim of our website is help dialogue with all the people of good, which will contribute to the process of Evangelization.
The work of the Church is to evangelize , i.e. to make Jesus our Saviour known throughout the world.
We are also part of this worldwide work of the Church of Jesus Christ.
I hope that our small contribution to the work of the Church universally, shall be recognized and supported.
With all my very best wishes.
†Zithulele Patrick Mvemve
Bishop of the Diocese of Klerksdorp
South Africa |
About the Bishop
The Right Reverend Zithulele Patrick Mvemve was born on
31 May 1941 at Evaton.
He was ordained priest on 29 June 1986 in Johannesburg South Africa.
He was consecrated Bishop of the Titular See of Luperciana on 29 June
1986 in Johannesburg.
He was appointed auxiliary and Vicar-General to Bishop Orsmond.
On 10 May 1994 he was appointed Bishop of Klerksdorp. |
His Contact Details
The Bishop's residence is:
14 convent Lane
Elandsheuwel, 2571 |
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 3071,
Freemanville, 2573 |
Tel: +27 (18) 462 9134 (H)
+27 (18) 462 2261 (O) |
Fax: +27 (18) 462 9168
E-Mail: bzp.dioklerk @ mweb.co.za |
Bishop Mvemve's Predecessor
The Reverend Bishop Daniel A.O. Verstraete OMI.
Appointed Prefect Apostolic 9 November 1965 and Bishop 27 February 1978.
He was ordained 14th May 1978 at Klerksdorp.
Resigned as Bishop on the 11th May 1994, due to ill health.
The bishop's residence is Good Shepherd Retreat, Hartbeespoort.
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His Contact Details
P.O. Box 15, Hartbeespoort, 0216 |
Tel: +27 (12) 259 0235
Cell: +27 (82) 680 5499 |
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Fax: +27 (12) 259 0235 |
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The stole, matching the liturgical color, is a long, scarf-like vestment worn over the alb, hanging equally down a Bishops chest.
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The mitre is the common headdress of bishops, worn at liturgical functions. It is either precious, golden, or simple.
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The mozzetta is the short shoulder-cape worn by bishops over the choir cassock and rochet in choir dress. It is made of the same material and color as the cassock.
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The pectoral cross is a small cross, usually about 6 inches in height, worn around the neck of a bishop and suspended by either the cord or the chain. The cord is green and gold for a Bishop.
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The Biretta is a tri-cornered shaped hat with silk trim, tuft and three raised wings, called "horns," on top at three corners (the side of the hat without the horn is worn on the left side of the head). It is made of violet silk for bishops.
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The chimere is a sleeve-less gown. It is an upper robe of a Bishop. This garment symbolizes the mantle of a prophet.
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