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Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference

Coordinating body of the Catholic Church in Lesotho

Maseru
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38
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
38/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference

The Lesotho Catholic Bishops' Conference is the assembly of the Catholic bishops of Lesotho, granted independence from the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference by Rome in 1972. Through its secretariat and commissions it coordinates the activities of the Catholic Church in service to the Basotho people, from the hierarchy to parish level. It is a member of IMBISA and SECAM.

Founded
Headquarters
Maseru
Foundation type
NGO
Operating in
Lesotho

Mission

To coordinate the pastoral and social work of the Catholic Church in service to the people of Lesotho.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Lesotho

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Lesotho Catholic Bishops' Conference is the assembly of the Catholic bishops of Lesotho. It was granted independence from the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference by Rome in 1972, with Archbishop Alfonso Liguori Morapeli serving as its first president from …

The Lesotho Catholic Bishops' Conference is the assembly of the Catholic bishops of Lesotho. It was granted independence from the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference by Rome in 1972, with Archbishop Alfonso Liguori Morapeli serving as its first president from 1972 to 1982, and it coordinates the work of the Catholic Church in the country through its secretariat and commissions.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar religion in Lesotho
Integrity Assessment This charity: 38
Peer average: 39

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference has a partial profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than 68% of comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Lesotho - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Lesotho data
  • GiveRadar holds a moderately complete profile for Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference, in line with the typical charities in Lesotho it tracks. View this cohort
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  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a website
  • a contact email

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference is a religion nonprofit based in Maseru, Lesotho. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 38/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 38 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Lesotho is 39/100.

Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference is located in Maseru, Lesotho. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.

Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference is classified as a Religion organization, based in Lesotho. It operates as a NGO.

Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lesotho nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Lesotho Catholic Bishops' Conference is the assembly of the Catholic bishops of Lesotho, granted independence from the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference by Rome in 1972. Through its secretariat and commissions it coordinates the activities of the Catholic Church in service to the Basotho people, from the hierarchy to parish level. It is a member of IMBISA and SECAM. Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference is a religion organization based in Lesotho. The organization was founded in 1972.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Lesotho

How many charities work in each area.

Community Development 30
Health 28
Advocacy & Civil Rights 26
Human Services 20
Youth Development 11
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Most common causes in Lesotho

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Health 120
Human Rights 112
Environment 59
Disaster Relief 35
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Data sources

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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 4
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1972
Not available · 7
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference

What is Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference?
Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference is a religion ngo based in Maseru, Lesotho. The Lesotho Catholic Bishops' Conference is the assembly of the Catholic bishops of Lesotho, granted independence from the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference by Rome in 1972. Through its secretariat and commissions it coordinates the activities of the Catholic Church in service to the Basotho people, from the hierarchy to parish level. It is a member of IMBISA and SECAM.
When was Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference founded?
Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference was founded in 1972.
Where is Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference located?
Headquartered in Maseru, Lesotho.
Is Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference trustworthy?
Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
Are donations to Lesotho Catholic Bishop’s Conference tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lesotho under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.