Almost a year after his episcopal ordination, Bishop Zwane of Manzini diocese in Swaziland invited IMBISA to hold its next General Assembly in his home country. The chairman honoured the invitation and from...

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My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, this Sunday we celebrate the occasion of the Second Sunday of Easter, where we are called to continue to keep in mind the core belief of our...

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It is with profound sorrow and deep reverence that we, the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA), receive the news of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. On behalf of all...

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The drama of light and darkness at the Easter Vigil linger long into Easter Sunday, and beyond. That procession of candles, lead by the Easter candle, lighting up the dark church remain etched into...

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Palm Sunday, Year C This morning, I had the luxury of sitting among the faithful at Mass. One with them, shoulder to shoulder. Well, and of walking side by side with them and waving palm...

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The mid 1970’s signalled important changes in the Southern African region. Angola and Mozambique, which waged guerrilla wars against their Portuguese colonial governments were eventually, granted political independence in 1975. But this was after...

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Director of Ceremonies, Father Gilbert Chibira; The Archbishop of Harare, His Grace Robert Christopher Ndlovu; The Main Celebrant and President of the Inter-regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa, Archbishop of Windhoek-Namibia, His Grace Liborious Nashenda; Vice...

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Dear Brothers and Sisters, “Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn, that he may heal us; he has stricken, and he will bind us up, after two days he will revive...

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WORKSHOP STATEMENT Issued at Padre Pio Retreat Centre on 10 April 2025 Introduction Guided by the hope in this Year of Jubilee, as pilgrims of hope, IMBISA places itself at the service of humankind in...

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Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C Angela of Foligno is at once fascinating and strange. She died in 1309, and was beatified 400 years later in 1701. It took another 300 years to become Saint...

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