Diocese of Free State
The area covered by the Diocese of the Free State is home to 2.6 million South Africans. While the capital city, Bloemfontein, is a bustling urban area, the largest proportion of the diocese is rural, with long stretches of sparsely populated farmlands. The mining industry is the biggest employer in the Free State, with the accompanying complications of migrant labour and displaced families. The most widely spoken language is Sesotho (62%), followed by Afrikaans (14.5%) and isiXhosa (9.4%) There is an HIV prevalence rate of 28.8% in the Diocese of the Free State.
Contact Information
| Bishop | The Rt Revd Patrick Glover |
| Diocesan HIV & AIDS Coordinator | Ms Trudie Harrison |
| Diocesan Administrator | Mr. Bruce Harrison |
| Siyafundisa Fieldworkers | Mr. Justice LemphaneMr. Nzimeni Gavu |
| Telefax | +27 (51) 522 6675 |
| Diocesan Website | www.dsc.co.za |
| AIDS Website | www.mosamaria.co.za |
