Vice President Constantino Chiwenga delivered powerful remarks during a ceremony that saw six men join the Catholic priesthood ranks. The high-ranking official attended the special event alongside his wife Colonel Miniyothabo Chiwenga and Energy Minister July Moyo. Church leaders gathered at the Gweru Diocese to witness the historic ordination and celebrate the commissioning of their new Pastoral Centre. The facility has been providing essential training services since its establishment in 2017. Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro led the proceedings while Bishop Raymond Mupandasekwa offered guidance to the fresh clergy members.
Government leaders pledged stronger cooperation with religious organizations to combat the nation's growing drug crisis. Chiwenga emphasized that churches serve as moral pillars while helping shape Zimbabwe's future direction. The Vice President highlighted how external funding sources continue shrinking across various sectors. Religious institutions must embrace greater self-reliance to maintain their vital community programs. The Pastoral Centre represents a bold step toward financial independence for the diocese.
Six new priests received their sacred orders during the memorable ceremony. Fathers Kudzai Mabhena, Gerald Simon Dube, Brian Kanyayi, Reynold Machirori, Carlos Tatenda Masiya and Calvin Wadzanai Mbenene officially joined the priesthood. Chiwenga urged the fresh clergy to serve their communities with genuine love and humble leadership. The Vice President reminded everyone that spiritual workers remain scarce despite abundant opportunities for ministry. Church officials expressed confidence that these new priests will help address Zimbabwe's pressing social challenges.
Government leaders pledged stronger cooperation with religious organizations to combat the nation's growing drug crisis. Chiwenga emphasized that churches serve as moral pillars while helping shape Zimbabwe's future direction. The Vice President highlighted how external funding sources continue shrinking across various sectors. Religious institutions must embrace greater self-reliance to maintain their vital community programs. The Pastoral Centre represents a bold step toward financial independence for the diocese.
Six new priests received their sacred orders during the memorable ceremony. Fathers Kudzai Mabhena, Gerald Simon Dube, Brian Kanyayi, Reynold Machirori, Carlos Tatenda Masiya and Calvin Wadzanai Mbenene officially joined the priesthood. Chiwenga urged the fresh clergy to serve their communities with genuine love and humble leadership. The Vice President reminded everyone that spiritual workers remain scarce despite abundant opportunities for ministry. Church officials expressed confidence that these new priests will help address Zimbabwe's pressing social challenges.
