Chivhu

Two new Franciscan priests to serve in Murewa and Nharira mission

December 21, 2012
Franciscan friars Nyson Manjowa (OFM) and Onward Murape (OFM) were ordained priests at St Francis Waterfalls in Harare on December 1.  Fr Manjowa has been appointed to Murewa (75 km northeast of Harare), to serve the local Roman Catholic community as well as the pilgrims who come in large numbers to the place where ...

Anglican bishops in dismay over Kunonga’s moves in Masvingo diocese

September 4, 2012
Anglican bishops have expressed their dismay over the continued harassment of their church members in Masvingo province by Nolbert Kunonga. They said Anglican members are being banned from some of their institutions especially Dangaremombe mission in Chivhu. In a letter the bishops said that their members are being evicted from ...

Anglicans face challenges at Arthur Shearly Cripps shrine in Chivhu

August 2, 2012
Annual celebrations of the life of an Anglican missionary revered by Zimbabweans have this year been declared “illegal” by the police in Masvingo province. The venue for the event is reported to have been seized by the ex-communicated Bishop Nolbert Kunonga. Anglican parishioners in Masvingo diocese gather every year to ...

United Assemblies Africa Church to assist Vana Orphanage in Chivhu

July 5, 2012
A branch of the United Assemblies Africa Church situated in Chivhu (146 km south of Harare) has embarked on a project to rescue children who are facing abuse in the local community while also caring for orphans. A total of 23 children aged between 2 and 18 years are currently under the ...