By Fr. Christopher Wusiku CCJP – Gokwe Coordinator “Settlers say they paid chiefs cows to get land” Hundreds of people who were living in Mapfungautsi Forest in Gokwe under Chief Njelele and Chief Nemangwe (Headman Ndlalambi) were evicted from their homes by soldiers and riot police on April 11, 2019, for illegal occupation. These people … Continue reading CCJP condemns heartless evictions in Gokwe
Month: May 2019
Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Approve the Beatification of John Bradburne
By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Will Zimbabwe soon have a recognised saint? This is not just a dream but may soon happen in the name of John Bradburne, the Strange Vagabond of God. This comes after the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops signed a letter of placet on the Cause of his Beatification on 30 April 2019. Ground … Continue reading Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Approve the Beatification of John Bradburne
Sister to Sister Conference sounds a wake-up call to religious women in Africa
By Sr.Cynthia Mgwena CPS & Br. Alfonce Kugwa Religious Sisters from Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia, Uganda, United States of America and Zimbabwe converged in Harare, Zimbabwe from 29 April to 2 May 2019 on a Sister to Sister programme to deliberate on ways of empowering women in consecrated life under the theme, “Building and Nurturing Communities … Continue reading Sister to Sister Conference sounds a wake-up call to religious women in Africa
503 students graduate from Catholic University as college expands into dioceses
By Br. Alfonce Kugwa 503 students graduated from the Catholic University on Friday, 03 May 2019 as the college continues to expand in almost all dioceses within Zimbabwe. The graduands were from the faculties of humanities and social sciences, commerce and theology with 29 across all faculties graduating with a first class. The university’s … Continue reading 503 students graduate from Catholic University as college expands into dioceses
Catholic Bishops urged to confront all forms of injustice
By Br. Alfonce Kugwa The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference plenary session this year emphasised on social justice and working towards meaningful integral human development. This year’s plenary had its objective to promote purposeful involvement of citizens in matters of governance, protection of the environment and child safeguarding. Speaking during the session Chris Mhike who is … Continue reading Catholic Bishops urged to confront all forms of injustice