AoB Cir/05 2022

Dear Priests, Deacons, Religious and Laity of the Archdiocese of Bulawayo,

1. Appointments:

1.1 Fr. Everisto Ndiweni is appointed priest in charge of St. Paul's Mission, Lupane.

1.2 Fr. Rodeny Simainza is appointed assistant at St. Antony's Parish, Barham Green.

1.3 Mr. Connet Bango Dube as the Head of Magama Secondary School.

1.4 Mr. Tendai Nzvura as the Head of Regina Mundi Secondary School.

2. Gratitude:

Sincere gratitude is extended to all who participated and contributed to in the Archdiocesan celebrations of this year such as the celebration of the World Meeting of Families, the synodal celebrations, the priestly ordination and the Pilgrimage to Fatima. Our unity of purpose in all these celebrations is very important. Let us be a synodal Church in everything.

3. Visiting Priests:

Any priest visiting another parish from within the Archdiocese or from outside the diocese requires the permission of the respective priest in charge to celebrate any sacraments. All priests from outside the Archdiocese need to produce a current letter of suitability from their Local Ordinary. This is a decision made by the Bishops for whole of Zimbabwe.

4. St. Paul's Hospital, Lupane:

I am very pleased to announce to you that after long efforts St. Paul's Hospital is now owned and administered by AMR Sisters. This hospital was handed over to the Rural District Council after the war. We wish the AMR Sisters many blessings.

5. AGM of Permanent Deacons 2022:

It will be on 19 November.

6. AGM of Laity 2022:

It will be from 25 to 27 November.

7. AGM of Priests 2022:

It will be on 29 November.

"We need well-formed lay people, animated by a sincere and clear faith, whose life has been touched by the personal and merciful love of Christ Jesus."
- Pope Francis -

Sincerely

+ Alex Thomas
Archbishop of Bulawayo