Catholic Communication Directors called upon to capitalize on free space provided by social media at an IMBISA workshop in South Africa

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Communications Directors from IMBISA region pose for a picture during a workshop held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Communication directors from IMBISA have been challenged to drive Church media work to greater heights by giving a voice to the voiceless in the region. The communicators who were drawn from IMBISA’s nine member … Continue reading Catholic Communication Directors called upon to capitalize on free space provided by social media at an IMBISA workshop in South Africa

Pilgrimage to Zambia by Catholic Young Adults from Hwange a symbol of unity for the Church

By Quegas Mutale Hwange Diocese Catholic Young Adults in the company of their advisors during a visit to Zambia. The Catholic young adults of Hwange diocese walked the talk on the synod on synodality through an exchange visit to Holy Cross Mission, Maamba in Monze Diocese, Zambia on 10-13 August 2023. The exchange visit ran … Continue reading Pilgrimage to Zambia by Catholic Young Adults from Hwange a symbol of unity for the Church

The Algebra of violence

By Fr. Limukani Ndlovu In this world of violence and wars Are insane creatures and those who’ve gone hollow Who labour tirelessly for the dethronement of God, Defiant, arrogant and guilty of clamouring for equality with God They incite violence and trigger blood shed Entwined with self-absorption and self-obsession In the fallen nature they’ve crookedly … Continue reading The Algebra of violence

60th anniversary of Hwange Diocese celebrated with ordination of two priests and five deacons

By Leonard Ncube in Hwange Bishop Raphael Ncube prepares to light the candle to mark the 60th anniversary of Hwange Diocese. Hwange Diocese has celebrated 60 years of existence since March 1, 1963 when Pope John XXIII erected the Apostolic Prefecture of Hwange into a Diocese.   Then aged 40, Ignatius Prieto, a priest who … Continue reading 60th anniversary of Hwange Diocese celebrated with ordination of two priests and five deacons

Daughters of the Sacred Heart Sisters from Malta explore opportunities of starting a community in Gweru Diocese

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Sr. Jenniffer Wahu (center) and Sr. Victoria Sant from the island of Malta in Europe accompanied by Fr. Kudakwashe Musvevereki on their visit to Harare. Sisters of the congregation of the Daughters of the Sacred Heart from the island of Malta in Europe have visited Gweru Diocese to cement the relationship … Continue reading Daughters of the Sacred Heart Sisters from Malta explore opportunities of starting a community in Gweru Diocese

Founder of the Society of Our Lady of Africa (SOLA) Sisters dies at 91

Sr. Teresa Canclini from 1932-2023 The founder of the Society of Our Lady of Africa (SOLA) Sisters, Sr. Teresa Canclini has died. Sr. Canclini died on 8 August 2023 at the age of 91. Born Lucia Victoria on 16 September 9132 in Bormio Italy, Sr. Teresa was the fourth child in a family of five, … Continue reading Founder of the Society of Our Lady of Africa (SOLA) Sisters dies at 91

Political Parties in Zimbabwe commit to peace through signing of Peace Pledge ahead of elections

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference President, Bishop Paul Horan (right) looks on as representatives of political parties sign the peace pledge. The Catholic Church, represented by the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference President, Bishop Paul Horan, on Friday, 04 August 2023 participated in the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) initiated Peace Pledge … Continue reading Political Parties in Zimbabwe commit to peace through signing of Peace Pledge ahead of elections

Apostolic Nuncio, Paolo Rudelli bids farewell to Zimbabwe

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Archbishop Paolo Rudelli (center) is flanked by Mr. Marius Zibgwi, Fr. Reason Nyathi, Fr. Bernard Mukwewa and Mr. Albert Dhafana. The Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe, Archbishop Paolo Rudelli has officially bade farewell to Zimbabwe after his transfer to Colombia by Pope Francis. Following a statement published on 19 July 2023 on … Continue reading Apostolic Nuncio, Paolo Rudelli bids farewell to Zimbabwe

Seven priests ordained in the Archdiocese of Bulawayo

By Leonard Ncube in Bulawayo Archbishop Alex Thomas flanked by the newly ordained priests. Archbishop Alex Thomas of the Archdiocese of Bulawayo on Saturday, 29 July 2023 ordained seven priests, bringing to 104 active clergymen in the Archdiocese. Archbishop Alex had his episcopal ordination in 2009 and since then he has ordained 59 priests, a … Continue reading Seven priests ordained in the Archdiocese of Bulawayo

First Novice Mistress of Maryward Sisters (Congregatio Jesu) Zimbabwe Region dies at 106

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Sr. Christopher died at 106. From 1916-2023. Sr. Christopher Ruth Angell CJ has died at 106 years of age. She died on 28 July 2023 at St. Ignatius, Chishawasha where she was being taken care of since 2018. Her remains were on 31 July 2023, interred at Chishawasha cemetery next to … Continue reading First Novice Mistress of Maryward Sisters (Congregatio Jesu) Zimbabwe Region dies at 106

The World Youth Day Pilgrims’ experience of Tavira: Faith meets action

By Tatenda Nyamundanda Catholic youths from ZImbabwe in Tavira among pilgrims from around the world. They call Algarve Europe's most famous secret and we were blessed to have been able to experience one of its beautiful towns, Tavira. The town looks like something out of a fairy-tale. It has winding cobbled streets, a lot of … Continue reading The World Youth Day Pilgrims’ experience of Tavira: Faith meets action

Founder of CATORUZI, Sr. Dominica Siegel OP dies at 90

By Sr. Ferrera Weinzierl OP Sr. Dominica Siegel OP Born: 20.3.1933 - Died: 23.07.2023 Eva-Maria, Ignatia Siegel entered in January 1957 at the Sacred Heart Convent in Greenwich, as a 24 year old Primary School Teacher, trained in her home-town Aachen, Germany. She did her one year novitiate from August 1957 to September 1958 in … Continue reading Founder of CATORUZI, Sr. Dominica Siegel OP dies at 90

Catholic Diocese of Hwange young adults on an exchange visit to Zambia first time after Covid-19

By Honest Mudimba Some of the Catholic young adults of Binga with Bishop Raphael Ncube and Fr. Trust Luyando Mwembe. The Catholic Young Adults of Hwange Diocese are set to embark on an exchange pastoral visit to Holy Cross Catholic Mission, Mamba in Monze Diocese, Zambia from 10- 13 August 2023. The visit is an … Continue reading Catholic Diocese of Hwange young adults on an exchange visit to Zambia first time after Covid-19