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
Live a life worthy of your vocation: Bishop Elect of Gokwe
By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Monsignor Eusebius Jelous Nyathi, Bishop Elect of Gokwe Diocese. The Bishop Elect of Gokwe, Monsignor Eusebius Jelous Nyathi has called all Christians, especially priests and religious to live a life worthy of their vocation. Monsignor Nyathi said Synodality should help those called to minister as priests and consecrated persons to co-exist … Continue reading Live a life worthy of your vocation: Bishop Elect of Gokwe
Farewell for pilgrims to the World Youth Day in Portugal held at Chishawasha Seminary
By Mrs. Tarisai Chikowore (Vice Chairperson ArchZvita, Archdiocese of Harare) Pilgrims to the World Youth Day during a farewell mass at Chishawasha National Major Seminary in Harare. The farewell mass for pilgrims going to Lisbon, Portugal for the World Youth Day was held at Chishawasha National Major Seminary in Harare on 22 July 2023, where … Continue reading Farewell for pilgrims to the World Youth Day in Portugal held at Chishawasha Seminary
National Movement of Catholic Students donate water tank to Sunrise Children’s home in Binga
By Honest Mudimba in Binga Bishop Ncube with NMCS representatives in front of the donated water tank. Bishop of Hwange Diocese, Raphael Ncube commissioned a 5000L water storage tank at Sunrise children’s home in Binga on 15 July 2023. The National Movement of Catholic Students (NMCS) extended their charity and donated a water storage tank … Continue reading National Movement of Catholic Students donate water tank to Sunrise Children’s home in Binga