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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

By CCN Reporter The Franciscan family in Zimbabwe comprising of Brothers, Sisters, Priests and the circular Franciscans will be celebrating their 800 years of the rule. This is in recognition of the rule of the Order of the Franciscan Order. The celebration will bring together the First Order families, that is Franciscan Friars (OFM) and … Continue reading Franciscan family in Zimbabwe celebrates 800th Anniversary of the Approval of the Rule of 1223 →

By Fr. Peter Chimombe & Br. Alfonce Kugwa Mildred Julia Dirwai was crowned the best choir conductor in the St. Cecilia Catholic Choir competition recently held at Gokomere Mission in Masvingo. Congratulations to Kwekwe Deanery for scooping the coveted ZICASAM first prize. I have always maintained that Kwekwe Deanery choir is not only the champion … Continue reading Giving up is not an option: Sisi Julie’s persistence finally pays off    →

By CCN Correspondent St. Cecilia celebration should be a get together in prayer and should not be used as a platform for drinking alcohol or other ulterior motives . The St. Cecilia musical event is good in at least two ways: i) It is an occasion to celebrate through song, an integral party of our … Continue reading Reflection about St. Cecilia Celebration →

By Dr. Albert Munyanyi Kwekwe Deanery doing what they know best during the St. Cecilia Competition in Masvingo. In an awe-inspiring display of musical prowess, the St. Cecilia national music celebration concluded with a resounding victory for Kwekwe Deanery who scooped the first position. The musical extravaganza which was held on 25 November 2023 in … Continue reading Kwekwe Deanery reigns supreme at the unforgettable St. Cecilia national music competition →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa The Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe have published a pastoral letter cautioning about the post election violence after the August 2023 harmonized elections. The elections that were held on 23 and 24 August 2023 have been described by many observers as shambolic and have given birth to post election politically motivated violence, … Continue reading Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe condemn post election violence →

By Fr. Vincent Lumano Rt. Raphael Ncube and the curia with the panel of Diocesan Pastoral Executive. In a remarkable display of unity and dedication, the Diocese of Hwange held its Annual General Meeting from the 16th to 18th November 2023. The meeting was opened and closed by the Eucharistic celebration. Held within the serene … Continue reading Hwange Diocese AGM destined to shape the local Church’s future →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Gweru Diocese Bishop, Rudolf Nyandoro Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro foundation is on the cards as he celebrates his silver jubilee as a priest. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Gweru seeks to define a new chapter in the life of the local Church by initiating a foundation that would cater for … Continue reading Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro Foundation on the cards as he celebrates 25 years of priesthood →