ABSTRACT
The Roman Catholic Church is clearly set off from the other churches by its large following, the imposing and ambitious set-up of its mission enterprise, and the predominance of European mission workers. Roman Catholicism is present in Taung with its typical hierarchical organization, elaborate ritual, and comprehensive approach. The Anglicans were the first to follow the L.M.S. A mission was established at Phokwane by Messrs. Crisp and Bevan in 1876. Canon Bevan remained at Phokwane for nearly fifty years. The first denomination to start work beside the L.M.S. at the headquarters of the tribe at Taung was the Roman Catholic Church. St. Paul's Mission was founded in 1895 by Father Porte, a French priest, who had previously been working in Basutoland. None of the churches in the chiefdom originated locally as altogether new churches. All spread to Taung from neighbouring areas or from other parts of the country.
