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Suffragan diocese Hwange, Zimbabwe

Diocese of Hwange

Huangen(sis)

The Diocese of Hwange is a Latin Church diocese in northwestern Zimbabwe, erected as a diocese in 1963 from the earlier Prefecture of Hwange. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Bulawayo.

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Esri
The address the register holds for Cathedral of St. Ignatius, in Hwange, Zimbabwe.

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Established
1963
Catholics
38,234
Priests
21
Territory
43,427 km²

Parishes and churches

2 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Bishop
Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube
Born
4 October 1973
Birthplace
Nkayi

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The cathedral

Cathedral of St. Ignatius stands in Hwange, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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History

Seated in the city of Hwange, this Latin Catholic diocese (Latin: Huangen(sis)) is a suffragan see within the ecclesiastical province of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe.

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  • ZAMBIA: PMS Diocesan Directors Tasked to Foster Strong Missionary Spirit

    Fr. Anthony Chantry, MHM, urged Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) diocesan directors to develop a strong missionary spirit to better promote the work of the Catholic Church. He made these remarks during a course held at the Hwange Marian Shrine Centre in the Diocese of Hwange, Zimbabwe, for directors from Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. During his presentation on the role of a diocesan director, Fr. Chantry stated that the position requires more than administrative ability. He said directors need a grasp of mission theology based on current papal documents, along with skills in fundraising, organization, and communication. Fr. Chantry, who serves as the Missio England and Wales National Director, explained that directors must help the faithful understand the needs of missionary churches to encourage prayer and financial support. He identified several key responsibilities, such as promoting World Mission Day-Month and its annual collection, encouraging parishes to support the formation of future priests and religious, and helping primary schools participate in Holy Childhood activities.

    Sep 25, 2026 · Vatican

  • Pontifical Mission Societies Diocesan Directors meet for formation course in Zimbabwe

    19 Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) diocesan directors from Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe recently attended an induction and formation course at the Hwange Marian Shrine Centre in the Diocese of Hwange, Zimbabwe. The Missio England and Wales National Director facilitated the training session.

    Sep 22, 2026 · Vatican · 2 sources

  • Bishop Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube consecrates Pandamatenga Marian Shrine

    Aug 18, 2026 · Dioceses · 2 sources

  • Sacred Heart of Jesus Lay Association Takes Root in Hwange Diocese

    Jul 30, 2026 · Religious Orders

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