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Standing in Grace
Word that Strengthens Hearts in Spirit Gives Life.
Power in Worship
Spirit that Ignites Souls in Worship Brings Revival.
Pilgrims of Hope
we are loved, called and sent as pilgrims of hope
Hope in Christ
We, the Diocese of Gweru oftheCatholic Church of Zimbabwe, work to bring alive the Kingdom of God to all.
Guided by the Gospel of Christ, we work to bring alive the Kingdom of God in our communities through faith, service, education, and pastoral care. Together, we journey in hope, love, and unity as the People of God.
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Catholic Faithful Served
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The Diocese of Gweru shepherds hundreds of thousands of faithful across Zimbabwe’s Midlands Province.
Parishes and Missions
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From St. Theresa Cathedral to rural missions like Hama and Serima, the Diocese brings the Gospel to every corner.
Deaneries Established
As of September 2025, Bishop Nyandoro announced the increase of deaneries from four to eight, strengthening pastoral outreach effective January 2026
Years of Witness
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Established in 1955, the Diocese of Gweru has faithfully served the people of God for over six decades.
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Divine Adoration — Heartfelt Worship in Christ
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Love, Light, Grace
A Spiritual Home ForPeopleOfGodin the Diocese of Gweru
Rooted in the Gospel of Christ, the Diocese of Gweru exists to bring alive the Kingdom of God in central Zimbabwe. Through prayer, sacraments, catechesis, and service, we walk with the faithful in every stage of life, from baptism to marriage, from education to health, from mission outreach to daily witness.
We are a family of FOUR deaneries and more than sixty parishes, united in faith and dedicated to spreading God’s love, nurturing hope, and living in the light of His grace.
To proclaim the Gospel of Christ in truth and service, building strong parishes and deaneries, fostering unity through guilds and associations, and offering guidance under the Bishop and the Diocesan Curia.
A Diocese that is a spiritual home of love, light, and grace rooted in the Sacraments, enriched by our guilds and associations, strengthened by collaboration in the Diocesan Pastoral Council, and alive in worship through our missions, deaneries, and parishes.
Faithfulness to Christ – “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” (Mt 16:24)
Service in the Spirit – Through our guilds and associations such as St. Joseph’s, St. Anne’s, Hosi Yedenga, Moyo Musande, Couples, Monica, Simon Peter, Maria, and the Youth.
Collaboration and Synodality – The Curia, Pastoral Council, and all deaneries walking together in humility and mission.
Witness to the Gospel – Parish life, evangelization, and catechesis across Gweru, Mkoba, Kwekwe, Zhombe, Mvuma, Churumhanzu, Zvishavane, and Shurugwi deaneries.
Stewardship and Accountability – As emphasized by the Financial Administrator and diocesan structures ensuring transparency and sustainability.
Community and Unity – A Church family where every baptized life matters, and where the Eucharist and Sacraments build us into one Body of Christ.
- Four Deaneries – Gweru, Kwekwe, Zvishavane, and Chirumhanzu, uniting the faithful in worship and mission.
- Vibrant Guilds and Associations – Missionary Childhood, St. Joseph’s, St. Anne’s, Hosi Yedenga, Moyo Musande, Couples for Christ, Monica, Simon Peter, Maria, and the Youth, nurturing spirituality and service.
- Sacramental Life – Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony celebrated as the heart of our Christian community.
- Education and Mission – Schools, catechetical programs, and religious congregations strengthening faith formation.
Rooted in Faith,
Serving with love
- The catholic diocese of Gweru
Rooted in Faith,
Serving with love
- The catholic diocese of Gweru
Hope Restored
Meet our curia
Prayer is the heartbeat of the Diocese of Gweru. From the Cathedral of St. Theresa to the smallest mission outstation, the faithful gather daily for the Eucharist, the Rosary, novenas, and personal devotion.
Right Rev. Rudolf Nyandoro
Bishop of Gweru Diocese
Right Rev. Rudolf Nyandoro
Bishop of Gweru Diocese
Very Rev. Fr. Simon Mavhiya
Vicar General
Very Rev. Fr. Simon Mavhiya
Vicar General
Rev. Fr. Gilbert Chibira
Chancellor
Rev. Fr. Gilbert Chibira
Chancellor
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Tinago Mutusva
Secretary to the Bishop
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Tinago Mutusva
Secretary to the Bishop
Rev. Fr. Aaron Mpofu
Financial Administrator
Rev. Fr. Aaron Mpofu
Financial Administrator
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Empower young people through leadership and vocation programs
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Promote justice, peace, and reconciliation in our communities
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