Legion of Mary Association in Binga receives new members for the first time

By Quegas Mutale in Binga Some members of the Legion of Mary were recently received in Binga, Hwange Diocese. The legion of Mary association in Binga received new members for the first time on 8 December 2023 at All Souls Mission during the cerebration of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Fr. Del … Continue reading Legion of Mary Association in Binga receives new members for the first time

Bishop Mupandasekwa celebrates first mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral as he assumes leadership of Masvingo Diocese

By Dr. Albert Munyanyi Bishop Mupandasekwa flanked by Fr. Oscar Chagweda and Fr. Magundani during his first mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary's in Masvingo. Masvingo – The Masvingo urban Catholic community was filled with profound joy on Sunday as they partook in the celebration of Holy Mass led by the Diocese’s newly installed … Continue reading Bishop Mupandasekwa celebrates first mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral as he assumes leadership of Masvingo Diocese

Make the Church alive and meaningful again for people who have lost hope

By Fletcher Ndlovu (Bulawayo Eastern Deanery Pastoral Council Secretary) The continuous decrease in numbers of the active Catholic faithful in the eastern Deanery of the Archdiocese of Bulawayo has prompted the Church leadership to organise a symposium to reflect on the causes of this reverse attitude.  A gathering of the clergy and the laity converged … Continue reading Make the Church alive and meaningful again for people who have lost hope

Heavy storm destroys schools, Sisters’ Convent in Dete

By CCN Reporter One of the seven blocks that were stripped of by the storm. St. Francis Xavier Primary and Detema Secondary Schools were seriously damaged by a heavy storm that ponded the Dete on 10 December 2023. The storm also caused huge destruction to the Daughters of Calvary Sisters community house. The storm which … Continue reading Heavy storm destroys schools, Sisters’ Convent in Dete

Thousands gather to witness the Installation of Bishop Raymond Mupandasekwa at Gokomere Mission

By Dr. Albert Munyanyi Part of the crowd that attended the installation of Bishop Mupandasekwa at Gokomere Mission in Masvingo. Gokomere, Masvingo - Amidst an exuberant breeze of excitement, thousands of faithful Catholics congregated at Gokomere Mission on the 9th of December 2023 to witness the historic Episcopal installation of Bishop Raymond Mupandasekwa as the … Continue reading Thousands gather to witness the Installation of Bishop Raymond Mupandasekwa at Gokomere Mission

Bishop of Hwange announces 2024 as the year of the Eucharistic

By Quegas Mutale in Hwange Bishop Ncube (middle) leading holy mass in celebration of the Solemnity of Immaculate Conception in Hwange. Bishop Raphael Ncube of Hwange has announced to people in his diocese that the year 2024 has been promulgated as the liturgical year of the Eucharistic. He made the announcement at the diocesan Marian … Continue reading Bishop of Hwange announces 2024 as the year of the Eucharistic

Bishops turn St. Augustine’s Seminary into Private Catholic School

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa A cross section of the former St. Augustine's Seminary being turned into a private Catholic school. The Episcopal Conference in Zimbabwe has taken yet another bold step by transforming the former St. Augustine’s Seminary into a Private Catholic school. The private college, which is based in Bulawayo will open its doors … Continue reading Bishops turn St. Augustine’s Seminary into Private Catholic School

ZCBC and partners revive Caritas games to enhance collaboration in a mission to serve humankind

By CCN Reporter Teams battle it out in a tug of war match. The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference Secretariat and its partners comprising of CAFOD, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Trocaire and Cordaid recently came together in the Caritas Games tournament. The games which were held under the theme: “Caritas Games 2023: Walking Together”, were meant … Continue reading ZCBC and partners revive Caritas games to enhance collaboration in a mission to serve humankind