By Fr. Methuli Lanele Moyo Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro presiding over Holy Mass Runyowa village in Gutu enjoyed a colourful weekend as scores of people from far and wide gathered to celebrate Bishop Rudolph Nyandoro’s priestly silver Jubilee at his rural home. The thanksgiving celebration was held on Saturday 27 April. Priests, religious and laity, pastors … Continue reading Bishop Nyandoro Celebrates His Silver Jubilee in Runyowa Village, Gutu. →

By Fr. Johnston Mlambo On the 12th of May 2024, a significant day for the church, we celebrate the World Day of Social Communications. The theme for this year is “Artificial Intelligence and Wisdom of the Heart: For a fully human communication.” In his Communications Day message, Pope Francis noted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is … Continue reading What is Artificial Intelligence? →

By Quegas Mutale in Hwange Participants of the self-reliance workshop Stella Mundi, a commercial entity affiliated with the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishop's Conference (ZCBC), conducted a workshop on self-reliance in Hwange on February 12th and 28th, 2024. During the workshop, it was noted that the Church is currently facing a shortage of donors, and local churches … Continue reading Stella Mundi: Building the Church; Building the Community in Supporting Hwange Diocese on Self-Reliance →

By Hwange Soccom Writers Social Communication members who were part of media training in Binga THE coordinator of Social Communications (SOCCOM) in Hwange Fr Vincent Lumano has challenged the commission members to always report truthfully to help build a responsible church and society. Fr Lumano said this while leading Mass for SOCCOM members from Binga, … Continue reading Social Communication members of Hwange diocese urged to report truthfully →

By Elena Mupandawana The Late Bishop Alexio Churu Muchabaiwa when he attained 50 years in the priesthood On Monday, 8 January 2024, the Catholic community of Zimbabwe was plunged into mourning when the Diocese of Mutare lost its bishop, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Alexio Churu Muchabaiwa. He passed on peacefully at Murambi Gardens Clinic in … Continue reading A tribute to bishop Alexio Churu Muchabaiwa →

By Fr. Methuli Yesterday, the 21st of February, Fr. Davison Lukio, of the Archdiocese of Harare, celebrated his 25th Priestly Anniversary at the Immaculate Conception Parish in New Highfields. Archbishop Robert Ndlovu presided over the Holy Mass with about a hundred priests concelebrating. Fr. Lukio was ordained on 3 January 1999. Scores of parishioners from … Continue reading Fr. Lukio hits 25 →

By Albert Munyanyi MASVINGO - The Ancient City of Masvingo is abuzz with excitement as the much-anticipated St. Cecilia Celebrations  is set to take place on November 25th, 2023. Choirs from across Zimbabwe, and those composed of Catholics based in South Africa are preparing to converge in a display of musical talents and harmonious competition. … Continue reading Unveiling the majestic St. Cecilia celebration in Masvingo; a journey to musical bliss →

By Quegas Mutale in Binga Some of the learners from AMR Convent Secondary School who participated in the Binga Kasambabezi Marathon with their teacher. AMR Convent Secondary School of Lupane in the Catholic Archdiocese of Bulawayo participated in the Binga Kasambabezi Marathon for the first time on 21 October 2023. Opening its doors in 2018, … Continue reading Ancillae Mariae Reginae (AMR) Catholic School participates in the run to protect the environment and wildlife →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Fr. Tawanda Makuvaza who graduated with a Diploma in Agriculture. A Catholic priest from Gokwe Diocese in Zimbabwe, Fr. Tawanda Makuvaza, graduated with a Diploma in Agriculture from Rio Tinto Agricultural College on 20 October in a ceremony that was attended by dignitaries from the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water … Continue reading Catholic priest graduates with a diploma in agriculture →

By Kudakwashe Mashasha in Masvingo A cross section of the 534 teachers who graduated from Bondolfi Teachers’ College on 18 October 2023. 534 graduates were capped by the Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Hon Semelisizwe Sibanda at Bondolfi Teachers College on 18 October 2023 during the 58th Graduation … Continue reading 534 teachers graduate from Bondolfi Teachers College →

Fr. Phillip Kembo Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office On the 10th of October 2023, the Catholic Church in Zimbabwe joined Amnesty International Zimbabwe’s campaign of World Day Against Death Penalty. In celebrating this, the Church takes the opportunity to remind the believers of their special call, to uphold the sanctity of life and the condemnation of … Continue reading Death sentence militates against God’s commandment; “Thou shall not kill” →

By Quegas Mutale in Dete Bishop Emeritus, Albert Serrano blesses the marriage of Crispen Ndlovu and Sekani Mile in Dete, Hwange Diocese Bishop Emeritus of Hwange Diocese, Albert Serrano officiated the marriage of Crispen Ndlovu and Sekani Mile at St. Francis Xavier Mission in Dete on 14 October 2023 and called them to be pillars … Continue reading Married people called to be pillars of unity, peace and love →

By Petros MasakaraThe untimely death of Fr Oskar Wermter, SJ, has left the Catholic Church poorer. Fr Wermter was undoubtedly a religious and social giant, and what is more - he was a prayer warrior.I had known Fr Wermter for almost 35 years. He was my spiritual director, and over the years, he had become … Continue reading Tribute to the late Fr. Oskar Wermter SJ →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Fr. Oskar Wermter 1942-2023 The veteran journalist, author, and Catholic priest, Fr. Oskar Wermter, has died. Fr. Wermter died at Richartz House in Harare on 12 October 2023. Born in 1942 in Eastern Germany, Fr. Wermter came to live among the Zimbabwean people in 1966 and started working in the country … Continue reading Veteran journalist and Catholic Priest Fr. Oskar Wermter dies →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Fr. Joshua Del Barrio (middle with suit) stands next to Ambassador Natividad Isabel Peña Bonilla at the ceremony to honor him for his outstanding service in Harare. Fr. Joshua Maria del Barrio, currently working in Binga, Hwange Diocese, was on 11 October 2023 crowned with the imposition of the decoration of … Continue reading Government of Spain honours Fr. Joshua Del Barrio for selfless service to the poor in Zimbabwe →