By Fr. Limukani Ndlovu Archbishop Alex (center) pose for picture with catechists who recently graduated from Emthonjeni Pastoral Centre. The Archbishop of Bulawayo,  Alex Thomas on 21 September commissioned twenty-three newly graduated catechists. The group consisted of twenty-four in total although one student joined the class as a Theological College of Zimbabwe (TCZ) intern student … Continue reading Catechists in Bulawayo called to resemble God’s love and mercy in the Church →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Archbishop Robert Ndlovu consecrates the new Bishop of Gokwe Eusebius Jealous Nyathi. The new bishop of Gokwe, Eusebius Jealous Nyathi who was consecrated on Saturday 23 September 2023 was encouraged to be a loving father, teacher and shepherd who directs God’s flock in the right direction. Bishop Nyathi was appointed by … Continue reading “Be an elder and stand for the truth”; new bishop of Gokwe Diocese told during his consecration →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Bishop Raymond Mupandasekwa has been appointed to lead the Diocese of Masvingo His Holiness, Pope Francis, has on 15 September 2023, appointed Rt. Rev. Bishop Raymond Tapiwa Mupandasekwa, CSsR as the Bishop of Masvingo Diocese. Bishop Mupandasekwa has been at the helm of Chinhoyi Diocese since his episcopal ordination on 07 … Continue reading Pope Francis appoints Bishop Raymond Tapiwa Mupandasekwa as Bishop of Masvingo Catholic Diocese →

Pope Francis poses for a picture with Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops in the Vatican. On Friday 08 September the Bishops started the day with Mass at Santa Marta celebrating the birthday of Mary Mother of God before going to the Papal offices where they met the Pope. According to Bishop Rudolf Nyadoro, it was a busy … Continue reading Pope Francis tells Zimbabwe Bishops that he is impressed by the growth of the Church in Africa →

On the 4th day of the Ad Limina visit for ZCBC, the Bishops ended their day at the Community of The Works of the Church. The community was founded by Madre Trinidad (Mother Trinity). This was a Spanish lay woman who died two years ago at the age of 92. Their apostolate is to give … Continue reading Guilds and associations are crucial in building the local Church as revealed by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life →

The 6th September, the third day of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Ad. Limina Visit, saw the Bishops celebrating Mass at Lateran Basilica. This is the Cathedral of the Pope as Bishop of Rome. That is where his chair is. We had a wonderful celebration of Mass after which we went to pray for the intentions … Continue reading The Bishops’ visit to the institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life an eye opener for promotion of religious personnel as observed by Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro →

Today the 5th September is our second day in the Vatican for our Ad limina visit as Zimbabwe Bishops Conference (ZCBC). The weather is fairly hot during the day but we enjoy cool evenings and mornings. We are staying at Santa Marta where the Pope lives. It is a quiet place with a prayerful atmosphere. … Continue reading Journeying together during Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Ad Limina Visit →

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 →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa in Kampala, Uganda A cross section of delegates at the SIGNIS Africa Conference in Kampala, Uganda for the workshop on reporting on migrants and refugees. Catholic journalists, media practitioners and members of the civil society involved in the care of migrants and refugees are gathered in Kampala, Uganda to reflect on … Continue reading Catholic Journalists challenged to provide positive narratives about migrants and refugees: Migrants and refugees need to be heard in the management of the space and issues that concern them →

By Sr. Thabisani Dube Father Ángel Arnaldo Conesa receives his award from Ambassador Natividad with Father Ildefonso looking on. Harare, 7 July 2023 –Natividad Isabel Peña Bonilla, the Ambassador of Spain, presented certificates and long service awards to two priests and staff members for their hard work and dedication to duty on 4 July 2023 … Continue reading Spain Ambassador to Zimbabwe honours two Priests, embassy staff for dedication to duty →

By Moses Tinashe Mazena Archbishop Ndlovu cuts the ribbon to officially open the newly constructed headmaster's house at Mt. St. Mary's Wedza. It was a double celebration event on 4 June 2023 at Mt St. Mary’s Mission in Wedza as the Archbishop of Harare, Robert Christopher Ndlovu, confirmed two hundred candidates and later in the … Continue reading Double celebration as Archbishop Ndlovu confirms 200 before commissioning of Mt. St. Mary’s High School headmaster’s house →

By Quegas Mutale Fr. Pontiano Mulenga during the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Mass at St. Teresa Parish in Hwange. Fr. Pontiano Mulenga, a Salesian of Don Bosco and dean of Hwange Urban Deanery urged Catholics to live a life of unity and love at St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Hwange on 4 … Continue reading Priest in Hwange Diocese implores for unity on Trinity Sunday →

By Sr. Mufaro Chakuinga LCBL Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro confirming catechumens at St. Mary Amaveni in Kwekwe Over 500 Catholics converged at St. Mary's Amaveni in Kwekwe, Gweru Diocese to witness the confirmation of 78 catechumens on 3 June 2023. The confirmation coincided with St. Mary's Amaveni Parish Day to commemorate 69 years of the parish’s … Continue reading 78 catechumens confirmed at St. Mary’s Amaveni by Bishop Nyandoro →

By Sr. Maceline Mudambo in Mutare Headmasters who recently retired from Catholic schools in Mutare Diocese pose for picture with Bishop Paul Horan at St. Joseph High School in Mutare. Five headmasters who reached retirement age have been recently honored by the Diocese of Mutare’s Education Commission for their hard work and commitment in developing … Continue reading Five headmasters honored for sterling work by Mutare Diocese as they reach retirement from Catholic schools →

By Fr. Denis Ryan SVD in Plumtree The late Fr. Alex Garuai SVD Fr. Alex Garuai, SVD has died at the age of 61. Fr. Alex Garuai SVD was born in 1962 in the beautiful Island of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. After finishing his university studies, he worked in the bank as a clerk. After … Continue reading FR. Alex Garuai, SVD dies at 61: The day he became priest on earth is the same day he became priest in heaven    →