By Leonard Ncube
Pilgrims of Hwange Diocese match to St. Mary’s Shrine during the Maria Unchena feast day.
HUNDREDS of Catholics from the length and breadth of Hwange Diocese walked a 15km long pilgrimage from St. Ignatius Cathedral to St. Mary’s shrine in Lukosi on Saturday 26 May 2018. Continue reading
Pictures by Br. Alfonce Kugwa
These young entrepreneurs were captured along Chaka Road in Chirumanzu where they were selling black berries (tsubvu/hubvu). One plate full is going for 50 cents. The ecosystem is a source of food and it is important that we protect it.
Mr. Robert Chukucha negotiates the price of tsubvu/hubvu with the young entrepreneurs.
All smiles; Mr. Robert Chukucha poses for a picture after buying black berries (tsubvu/hubvu) from the young entrepreneurs.
By Leonard Ncube
Archbishop Alex Thomas congratulates parishioners after confirmation.
HOLY Spirit Parish in the Archdiocese of Bulawayo’s Nkulumane 12 suburb celebrated the feast of Pentecost in style with 47 new parishioners receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation and Holy Communion. Continue reading
By Br. Alfonce Kugwa
Some of the students under the CMRS Formation of Formators Programme posing for a photo with Fr. Mark Chikuni CssR.
The Conference of Major Religious Superiors, (CMRS) has started the Formation of Formators Programme that is being carried out at Holy Trinity College in Harare. The programme that started in February 2018 with 14 students is meant to train men and women religious who will be assigned with the responsibility of formation in their respective congregations and dioceses in Zimbabwe. Continue reading
Archbishop Marek Zalewski
The Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe, Archbishop Marek Zalewski has been appointed by the Holy Father, Pope Francis as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Singapore and Pontifical Representative for Vietnam. A press release from the Apostolic Nunciature in Zimbabwe confirmed this development. Continue reading
Srs. Hilda Madzimure LCBL, Francisca Matongo LCBL, Fiona Chibange LCBL and Flonce Muchingami LCBL celebrated 25 years.
This year, six Little Children of the Blessed Lady (LCBL) Sisters celebrated their silver and golden jubilee respectively at Regina Mundi, Highfields in Harare. Sr. Hilda Madzimure LCBL, Sr. Francisca Matongo LCBL, Sr. Fiona Chibange LCBL and Sr. Florence Muchingami LCBL celebrated 25 years in the service of the Church as Catholic nuns. Continue reading
By Leonard Ncube
Archbishop Alex Thomas.
YOUTHS including Missionary Childhood were the majority when the Archdiocese of Bulawayo held the diocese musical competitions at St. Patrick’s Parish in Bulawayo last Saturday.
Archbishop Alex Thomas challenged parishes to make sure youths were the majority in their choirs or risk being disqualified.
He said this was in observance of the fact that 2018 is the year of the youths who are the future of the church. Parishes obliged with Missionary Childhood, youths and young adults making the core of the choir line-ups. Continue reading
Pope Francis
Early this year Pope Francis issued an Apostolic Exhortation GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE/ REJOICE AND BE GALD calling for the need to seek holiness in the contemporary world, with all its risks, challenges and opportunities. Social Communications Commission presents to you the Apostolic Exhortation hoping that it will help transform our life and instil in us the willingness to strive for holiness. Continue reading
Pope Francis Speaking to participants at a conference organized by the Congregation for Consecrated Life (Vatican Media)
Speaking off the cuff to participants at a conference organised by the Congregation for Consecrated Life, the Pope urged religious men and women to cultivate a radical commitment to the Lord. Continue reading
WADZANAI TRAINING CENTRE In Association with the UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE:
DIPLOMA IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
AUGUST 2018 INTAKE
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Applications for Admission to the above mentioned course are invited. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 ‘O’ Levels including English Language with grade ‘C’ or better.
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SUPER CEREAL (CSB++) CAN WORK WONDERS.
Story from Caritas Masvingo
Sydney, Gibson and Isheunesu Mavuto who benefited from WFP-Caritas Lean Season Programme implemented in Chivi District.
, the grandsons of Prisca (64 years) and Mathias Mavuto (75years) in Wadyachido village from Zvamapere Ward 10 under Chief Madyangove of Chivi District have seen wonders in the improvement of their health recorded during the implementation of the Lean Season Assistance (LSA) programme in the District funded by the World Food Programme (WFP). The three had suffered from malnutrition as their guardians were having challenges in fending for the family. In October 2017, the household was registered under the above-mentioned programme and received a ration of $70 in lieu of food commodities and Super Cereal Plus (CSB++) for the under-fives.
Mathias and Prisca Mavuto pictured with their grandchildren.
Super Cereal became the natural remedy for the undernourished children in Chivi District including Sydney, Isheunesu and Gibson and reduced family expenses on medication as the children were prone to diseases due to poor nourishment. The change in the health status was also made possible by the additional foods purchased by the grandparents from the cash received in the same programme. Isheunesu has gained weight from 6kg before the programme in October to 14kgs in March 2018. The child is also now joyous and looks very healthy.
“I just don’t know how Isheunesu recovered. I just cannot explain it. Ever since the kids started receiving super cereal, their health has improved,” testified Mrs. Mavuto as she confirmed the importance of Super Cereal to children’s health.
Story From Caritas Masvingo
Security guards assist in distributing cash to beneficiaries of the Lean Season Programme implemented by Caritas Masvingo in Chivi District.
Caritas Zimbabwe through the Dioceses of Masvingo implemented a Lean Season Assistance Programme which was funded by the World Food Programme (WFP) in 13 wards of Chivi District under Chief Madyangove. Continue reading
The Bishops elected a new executive committee on 12 April 2018. The Chairmanship of the Commissions remains the same except for Conference of Major Religious Superiors (CMRS) whose Episcopal Chairman is now Rt. Rev. Bishop R. Mupandasekwa. Continue reading