By Sr. Ledwina Sarudzai Ndige SJI SJI Sisters during their general assembly in Driefontein that took place from 24 to 26 March 2023. About 190 SJI Sisters converged at Driefontein Mission under Gweru Diocese from 24 to 26 March 2023 for their general assembly which is often held after every three years. Sisters at the … Continue reading General assembly ignites spirit of togetherness for SJI Sisters →

By CCN Reporter Bishop Paul Horan prays for Sr. Evelyn Kadzere and Sr. Valentine Gudhlanga before they left for Malalwi. The Handmaids of Our lady of Mount Carmel also known as the Carmelite Sisters, have opened new grounds in Malawi where they were invited to start a community in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe by Archbishop … Continue reading Carmelite Sisters on a mission to Malawi →

By Quegas Mutale, Diocese in Hwange Legion of Mary women renewing their vows in Hwange on 25 March 2023. Legion of Mary members celebrated Acies at St. George’s Parish in the Catholic Diocese of Hwange on 25 March 2023. Acies is an important annual event where all Legion of Mary members honour Mary and renew … Continue reading Hundreds of Catholics join Legion of Mary to celebrate Acies in Hwange →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa The woman who entered the Uganda Martyrs Church and profaned the altar is seen here with her hands tied. An alleged mentally challenged woman entered the Uganda Martyrs Mission Church in Gokwe and profaned the house of prayer. The woman who is alleged to be mentally unstable got in to the … Continue reading Woman of “dreams” profane Uganda Martyrs Church in Gokwe, destroys tabernacle strewing holy communion →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Priests carry the coffin containing the remains of Bishop Floro. The late Bishop Emeritus of Gokwe Diocese, Angelo Floro Martinez I.E.M.E, who died in Gweru at the age of 83, was on Saturday 18 March 2023, interred at the Diocesan cemetery at Uganda Martyrs Mission in Gokwe. Thousands of people from … Continue reading Bishop Angelo Floro laid to rest in Gokwe amid assenting eulogies →

Bishop Angelo Floro Go well our Bishop,                                                                                                  A great man of God in the apostolic priesthood; Who lived a life of love and selfless service; Always putting on that precious smile, And great love for the people of God. You fully exercised your pastoral care for Gokwe Diocese, With wisdom, prudence and experience, To them … Continue reading Tribute to Sekuru Floro →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa The late Bishop Angelo Floro Martinez I.E.M.E Bishop Emeritus of Gokwe Rt. Rev. Angelo Floro Martinez I.E.M.E has died at the age of 83. Bishop Floro was rushed to Gweru General Hospital where he died at 17:50hrs on Tuesday, 14 March 2023. He was discovered to be struggling with breathing in … Continue reading Bishop Emeritus of Gokwe Angelo Floro Matinez dies →

Leonard Ncube in Hwange Mining companies cause havoc in Hwange communities. Lack of respect for human rights, right to ownership of land and respect of the environment are some of the issues raised by Hwange residents against some coal mining companies operating in the area Matabeleland North coal mining town.They were contributing during a consultation … Continue reading Citizens call for respect of human rights in mining claims in Hwange →

The late Mr. Ananias Canisio Moyo Mangwende Muturikwa. Mr. Ananias Canisio Moyo also known as Mangwende Muturikwa, father to Fr. Benjamin Moyo of Gokwe Diocese has died. He was 86. Born on 8 April 1937 in Chirumanzu. Mr. Moyo died on 13 March 2023 at Gokwe Hospital. He worked as carpenter in Bulawayo for the … Continue reading Death robs Fr. Benjamin Moyo of his father →

By Fr. Matthew Madziva People's values and culture are the backbone of their wellbeing. Honorable people die for their ideologies, principles, and values. There is nowhere I dare think of where developed people are spoon-fed with porridge that is not coming from their granaries and cooked in their clay pots, and served on leaves from … Continue reading The insincerity of our systems: A value check →

ZCBC Statement on Voter Registration Blitz by Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) “Behold I set before you today life and death, good and evil… choose life…” Deut. 30: 15-20 As the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe we are reaching out to you reminding you of your duty as Christians and responsible citizens. You … Continue reading CATHOLIC COMMISSION FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE IN ZIMBABWE (CCJPZ) →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Safe schools program empowers children to speak out about abuses. The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC)’s Education and Safeguarding Commission’s thrust to create safe schools where children enjoy their right to education in a safe environment is yielding positive results with selected pilot schools expressing satisfaction in the benefits of the … Continue reading ZCBC Education and Safeguarding Commission’s thrust to create safe schools bears fruit through elimination of abuses in Catholic institutions of education →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa and Sr. Mufaro Chakuinga Sacred Heart Mazowe Valley Sub-Parish newly completed Priest's House. The Sacred Heart of Jesus Mazowe Valley Sub-Parish, has finally completed the construction of the long awaited priest’s house in Concession. The project which started in 2019 eventually came to fruition three years later through hard work and … Continue reading Completion of priest’s house a remarkable feat for Sacred Heart of Jesus Mazowe Valley Sub-Parish →

Pope Francis celebrates his 10th anniversary of his pontificate on 13 March 2023. On the 13th of March 2023, Pope Francis clocks 10 years of his Pontificate as the universal leader of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church globally celebrates a decade of Pope Francis’ servant leadership since 2013 when he was elevated to the … Continue reading Catholic Church in Zimbabwe celebrates Pope Francis’ 10th Anniversary →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa The new administration block under construction at Marian Primary School in Bindura. Marian Primary School in Bindura’s high density suburb of Chipadze never stops to grow with signs of development being witnessed at the school. An outstanding and near complete administration block catches the eye as one sets the foot at … Continue reading Marian Primary School advances in infrastructural development →