CLARETIAN MISSIONARIES IN ZIMBABWE

ZIMBABWE Some Facts: Religions in the country: 10 % catholics 15% protestants 75% Traditional Religions  Claretians arrival: 2002 Number of Claretians: 6 priests.

WHERE ARE WE. 1. - Zhomba Mission in Gokwe Diocese 2 WHERE ARE WE? 1.- Zhomba Mission in Gokwe Diocese 2.- St Charles Luanga Parish in Harare Archdiocese.

Ruwa Parish St. Charles Luwanga Parish was Established and handed over to us on July 2007 Therefore it is a young Parish. Before it was an out-station from Chishawasha Mission. The Second Catholic Mission in Zimbabwe, commended to the Jesuits

Ruwa is a township 25 km far from Harare Town With a very active Christian Community With a diverse population. Mainly medium and low class. But also with a part still poor and needed of help.

The Parish has four out-stations, that are attended and integrated in the pastoral care of the Parish

The parish has also a school with primary and secondary education

Zhomba Mission Our Mission was established in March 2005. It is a very young parish

Zhomba Mission, is a rural parish settle in a very poor area of the country. Far from development but with a very rich local culture.

Every out-station is subdivided in Small Christian Communities, The Mission is divided into three sub-parishes Simuchembo, Nenyunga and Madzivazvido (Every sub-parish has 6 out-stations) Every out-station is subdivided in Small Christian Communities, up to 50 of them (SCC).

Reflexology therapy program It started in 2010 There are seven trained therapists.

Diocesan Catechetical Delegation The bishop has given to the Claretians Community the Diocesan Catechetical Delegation. School of voluntary catechists. Translation of the C.C.C. and the publication of the translation in four different books. Creation of a Pedagogic Catechism following the “existential methodology”. It has been published in Shona.

In both parishes we promote lay ministries like: Pastoral Councils and Community leadership communion givers Sunday Service Leaders catechists

There are also Committees for Justice and Peace and Caritas in each Community

There are Lays’ Associations like: Catholic Youth Association Missionary Childhood There are Lays’ Associations like: St. Anne’s women association St.Joseph’s men association

FORMATION One Postulant studying Philosophy FORMATION One Postulant studying Philosophy. One Candidate studying English and being introduced to claretian spirituality

VOCATION PROMOTION IS OUR PRIORITY.

CLARETIANS IN ZIMBABWE CALLED TO BE MEN IN FIRE WITH LOVE