By Matthew P. Madziva The Synod on Synodality should be inclusive of all members of society. In 2013 the Catholic Diocese of Gweru had its Strategic Pastoral Plan 2012-2017, a five-year pastoral plan. This common reflection and discernment process was assisted and facilitated by Professors Ranga Zinyemba and Dr.  Alice Zinyemba.  We proceeded as a … Continue reading Clericalism, a drawback to Synod on Synodality: When priests become the lock, gate, and watchman the lay faithful are excluded →

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By Quegas Mutale Bishop Ncube leading a synodal walk whilst praying the Holy rosary at St. Anne, Nsenga Cluster in Binga. The bishop of Hwange, Raphael Ncube has urged Zimbabwean citizens to uphold peace and unity before, during and after elections when he confirmed ten Catholics on his first visit to St. Anne, Nsenga cluster … Continue reading Bishop of Hwange urges Zimbabwean citizens to uphold peace and unity during elections on his first visit to Nsenga cluster in Binga for confirmation →

By Quegas Mutale Some of the goats being kept at St. John Mary Vianney Mission in Binga as a project to fundraise for the parish. St. John Mary Vianney Mission in Binga deanery of Hwange Diocese is demonstrating self- reliance through rearing goats, guinea fowls and chickens. This is because the climatic conditions in Matabeleland … Continue reading St. John Mary Vianney Mission in Binga embarks on small livestock as part of self-reliance →

By Br. Alfonce Kugwa Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Eusebius Jelous Nyathi, the Rector of Chishawasha National Major Seminary of Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More as the Bishop of Gokwe Diocese. Fr. Nyathi comes from Hwange Diocese. A statement released by the Apostolic Nunciature in Zimbabwe on 23 June 2023 details that: “The Holy … Continue reading Pope Francis appoints Fr. Eusebius Nyathi as the Bishop of Gokwe Diocese →

By Rev. Fr. Walter Nyatsanza Parish Priest, St Barbra Renco Mine. The Holy Cross Sisters continue to play a big role in the local church. The Congregation of the Holy Cross Sisters decided to terminate the stay of the Sisters and close their convent this coming July 2023. Sr. Elizabeth Panganai was sent for teacher … Continue reading Holy Cross Sisters disband convent in Renco, members move to other communities →

By Brilliant Mukaro The school’s headmaster Joram Mawana confirmed the death to The Midweek Watch and said the whole school is still in shock and grief stricken after the double loss. The late Mr. Clemence Chipato. He said Clemence Chipato who was a senior teacher known for his reputation of being arguably the best ‘O’ … Continue reading ZAKA – A dark cloud is hanging over St Antony’s High School in Zaka after a senior teacher and the school’s senior boarding mistress died one day after the other. →

By Quegas Mutale in Binga Vegetable garden at St. Mark's Mission in Binga, Diocese of Hwange. St. Mark’s Nagangala mission in Binga has embarked on a self- reliance project through a gardening project to fund pastoral activities. Fr. Brillie Tshuma, Priest in charge of St. Mark’s Mission transformed bare ground into productive land. This resonates … Continue reading St. Mark’s mission in Binga turns bare ground into productive land to achieve self-reliance →

By Quegas Mutale in Hwange Catholics from St. Teresa Parish in Hwange lead a procession from St. Patrick hospital where they prayed for the sick and donated groceries. The priest in charge of St. Teresa parish, Fr. Pontiano Mulenga blessed the sick with the body of Christ at St Patrick’s hospital on solemnity of Corpus … Continue reading “Thank you for bringing Jesus Christ to St. Patrick’s hospital”, Catholic Sister to St. Teresa Parish of Hwange →

St. Dominic Parish-Zimre Ruwa Chairperson Mr. Mapondera presenting a farewell gift to Fr Antonio Llamas cmf. St. Dominic Parish Ruwa yesterday, 11 June 2023, bade farewell to Fr. Antonio Llamas a Claretian priest who has been working in Zimbabwe for 21 years. Fr. Antonio came to Zimbabwe from Spain on 29 January 2002. He has … Continue reading Claretian Priest, Fr. Antonio Llamas bids farewell to Zimbabwe →

By Tatenda Mqetu Young Catholics who participated at the World Environmental Day at their stand. Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CYNESA) - Zimbabwe Chapter was the only faith based environmental organization that exhibited at the World Environment Day (WED) commemorations on the 5th of June 2023 at Harare Exhibition Park under the … Continue reading Catholic youth show commitment to protecting the environment through participation at World Environment Day →

By Sr. Mufaro Chakuinga LCBL Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe, Archbishop Paolo Rudelli is flanked by graduands at Arrupe Jesuit University during the just ended graduation. Over 150 students graduated from Arrupe Jesuit University of Zimbabwe on 26 May 2023 at the university’s campus in Mount Pleasant, Harare. The Graduation ceremony was graced by the Papal … Continue reading More than 150 students graduate from Arrupe Jesuit University   →

Sr. Magdalene Nehwati, one of the pioneer sisters of the Missionary Daughters of Calvary in Sr. Magadalene Nehwati 1946-2023 Zimbabwe has died at the age of 77. Sr. Nehwati was born on 09 September 1946 in St. Mary’s Lukosi and she died on 21 May 2023 at St. Patricks Hospital, Hwange. Sr. Nehwati is among … Continue reading Sr. Magdalene Nehwati dies at 77 →

By Quegas Mutale in Hwange Marist Dete High School choir that came first in the competition. The Catholic Diocese of Hwange held its inaugural Catholic Schools music competition at Don Bosco Secondary School on 20 May 2023. This is the first time that Hwange Diocese has held the Catholic schools music competition.  Fr. Simelinkosi Masango, … Continue reading Hwange diocese holds the inaugural Catholic Schools Music competition for the first time →

By Quegas Mutale Binga Deanery health care staff posing for a photo after holy mass. Catholic nurses of Binga deanery in Hwange diocese took advantage of the commemoration of the belated International Nurses’ Day to create awareness on drug and substance abuse at All Souls Mission on 14 May 2023. Annually, the international nurse’s day … Continue reading Catholic Nurses in Binga in full swing to raise awareness on drug and substance abuse →