Bishops from IMBISA region attending the Synod on Young People in Rome. From Left; Bishop Willem Christian of Namibia, Bishop Joseph Sephamula from Lesotho, Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro of Zimbabwe, Bishop Mandla Singrid from South Africa, Cardinal Napier from South Africa and Bishop Stanlav also from South Africa.
Month: October 2018
BISHOP MUCHABAIWA LANDS 50 IN PRIESTHOOD WITH NO REGRETS
The man who consecrated the National Heroes Acre and officiated at the burial of Zimbabwe’s first national heroes, Josiah Tongogara and Jason Ziyapapa Moyo. By Br. Alfonce Kugwa When Alexio Much abaiwa was born in Hwedza in 1939 no one ever dreamt the new born boy would become a priest, let alone a Catholic bishop. … Continue reading BISHOP MUCHABAIWA LANDS 50 IN PRIESTHOOD WITH NO REGRETS
New Monastery of the Holy Family completed in Mutare
By Br. Alfonce Kugwa The Carmelite Nuns in Mutare Diocese have completed construction of their only monastery in Zimbabwe. Construction of the double story monastery started in 2016 and the building is now ready for occupation with eight bedrooms and six work rooms where nuns carry out their different apostolates. The Monastery of the Holy … Continue reading New Monastery of the Holy Family completed in Mutare
Francis warns youth Synod bishops against ‘falling into moralistic or elitist postures’
Oct 3, 2018 by Joshua J. McElwee VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis opened a month-long worldwide meeting of Catholic bishops Oct. 3 by exhorting the hundreds of prelates taking part to guard against "falling into moralistic or elitist postures" as they discuss the needs of young people today. During his homily for the opening Mass of the … Continue reading Francis warns youth Synod bishops against ‘falling into moralistic or elitist postures’
Gweru Diocese organises pilgrimage to Israel for its clergy and faithful
By Br. Alfonce Kugwa A group of Catholic priests, nuns, one brother and some faithful including teachers from Gweru Diocese is on a pilgrimage to Israel where they have gone to renew their spiritual life by visiting sacred places associated with the Lord Jesus Christ. The group which was accompanied by the Apostolic Administrator for … Continue reading Gweru Diocese organises pilgrimage to Israel for its clergy and faithful
Claretian Missionaries opens new school in Gokwe
By Br. Alfonce Kugwa The Claretian Missionaries have thrown their weight behind the growth of education in Zimbabwe through building a state-of-the-art school in Zhomba Mission in Gokwe North. This initiative to provide basic education is in tandem with the Catholic Church’s drive to avail education to all. Thus, the Claretian Missionaries have come forth … Continue reading Claretian Missionaries opens new school in Gokwe