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The Noviciate in Zimbabwe today...
The Noviciate in Zimbabwe today...
The Novitiate Community CSsR was graced by the Sisters of Nazareth, Superior in Zimbabwe, Sr Memory. Today we have luncheon for Fr Isaac CSsR, who leaves for Kenya next week. Fr lsaac CSsR, is going to start applying for his work permit to South Africa.
God bless our CSsR Novices
and God Bless the Sisters of Nazareth
OSsR Monastic Experience...
OSsR Monastic Experience...
Every considered this way of life? Join our Nuns in Dublin...
Sr. Angela OSsR shares something of her Vocation Story...
Sr. Angela OSsR shares something of her Vocation Story...
Coming in through the doors of the enclosure for the first time, I wanted to be open.
But at the same time not really open…
I was still trying to convince myself that I’d come for this time of trial and experience to put this ‘niggling’ to bed. I’d find that it wasn’t for me and get back to my life as an apostolic Religious Sister in peace.
But it was God who had the last laugh…!
Read more: Sr. Angela OSsR shares something of her Vocation Story...
Some Pictures from Fr Kuda's Priestly Ordination...
Some Pictures from Fr Kuda's Priestly Ordination...
Photos from the Priestly Ordination of the
Rev'd Fr Kudakwashe Kariviro CSsR,
on the 4th February 2023
in St Augustine's, Redemptorist Parish, Hatcliffe, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Ordaining Prelate was
His Excellency Archbishop Paolo Rudelli,
Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe.
Read more: Some Pictures from Fr Kuda's Priestly Ordination...
Our New Zimbabwean Priest CSsR...
Our New Zimbabwe Priest CSsR 2023...
On Saturday, 5 February 2023, the Redemptorist Region of Zimbabwe in Africa celebrated the ordination to the priesthood of Rev Deacon Kudakwashe Kariviro CSsR. Many people from all walks of life graced the occasion. The Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, conferred the sacrament of Holy Orders to Fr. Kudakwashe Kariviro at Saint Augustine’s Parish Hatclife.
In his homily, the Archbishop encouraged the newly ordained priest to follow closely in the footsteps of the Redeemer, who came to serve and not be served. The Nuncio spoke briefly on the need of priests to work with the laity in a synodal manner according to the pastoral needs of each Christian community.
The Provincial of London and Region of Zimbabwe, Fr Richard Reid CSsR, also graced the occasion and shared words of fraternal support to the newly ordained. He reminded Fr. Kudakwashe that he should remain humble and keep smiling as a Redemptorist, and he congratulated the untiring work of formation being done in Zimbabwe and Africa at large.
The occasion was also graced by the presence of the Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, himself a Catholic and Redemptorist parishioner. He thanked the Redemptorists family for bringing a unique charism of Preaching into the local Church.
Fr. Kudakwashe Kariviro CSsR
Fr. Kudakwashe was overjoyed and had as his ordination motto profound words from Saint Clement Maria Hofbauer: “What l am doing was the greatest ambition of my heart: in my childhood l had been drawn to it, in my youth l had yearned for it and l had spent the early years of manhood to attain it.”
Vivat in Aeternum to the brother we love!
Fr. Gideon Sidinga CSsR
Vocations Weekend in CSsR Clapham Dec 2022...
Vocations Weekend in CSsR Clapham Dec 2022...
Here we are
five Redemptorists and five men
who are exploring the whole question of a religious vocation.
Bless these men for their bravery and their fatih.
Please pray for Vocations to the Redemptorists -
as either a Priest, a Brother, a Sister or a Lay Associate.
OSsR & CSsR
Our new Deacon, Rev'd Br Kudakwashe Kariviro CSsR...
Our new Deacon, Rev'd Br Kudakwashe Kariviro CSsR...
Congratulations to
Rev'd Deacon Brother Kudakwashe Kariviro CSsR
who was ordained a deacon today (30th July 2022) by the
Archbishop of Harare, His Grace Robert Christopher Ndlovu.
He was ordained together with three Jesuits who became priests today
Frs Emanuel Banda SJ, Tanaka Cyril Mashiche SJ and Ashton Mugozhi SJ.
Congratulations Makorokoto Amphlope!
Pray for them all.
Perpetual CSsR Profession in Mabvuku, Zimbabwe...
Perpetual CSsR Profession in Mabvuku, Zimbabwe...
There was great rejoicing in our community in Harare as they gathered with
Br Kudakwashe Kariviro CSsR
as he made his Perpetual (Final) Profession of Religious Vows as a Redemptorist; the Vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience. He also made for the first time his Vow and Oath of Perseverence.
The celebration took place in our Parish Church in Mabvuku, Harare.
Br Benjamin Posvo CSsR, the Regional Superior received Br Kuda's vows, while the main Celebrant was Fr Gift Mubayiwa CSSR, the Vicar Regional Superior, and he was joined by the third member of the Ordinary Regional Council, Fr Kenneth Macharaga CSsR. The preacher for the ceremony was Fr Mark Chandavengerwa CSsR, the Dean of Holy Trinity, our Theological institute.
Read more: Perpetual CSsR Profession in Mabvuku, Zimbabwe...
Redemptorists CSsR Final Vows and Diaconate...
Redemptorists CSsR Final Vows and Diaconate...
In Zimbabwe one of our Brothers will make his final vows, his Perpetusl Profession later this month - please pray for him as he made this important step.
God bless Br Kudakwashe Kairivro CSsR
Then in Slovakia this invute arrived the other day, it was from Br Stanislav Marcin CSsR, who was with us in the Clapham Community for nearly a year just as the COVID Pandemic started. You will see that it says...
I am happy to announce that I will receive from the hands of the Bishop,
Mons Jan Kubos
in the monastery church of St. Stanislaus in Podolinec
The Sacred Order of the Diaconate.
We ask God's blessing on Br Stanislav CSsR
Rev'd Fr Adam Mukabva CSsR, newly ordained...
Rev'd Fr Adam Mukabva CSsR, newly ordained...
The Church and the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer rejoice in their new priest, the Reverend Fr Adam Mukabva CSsR.
Many congratulations to Fr Adam Mukabva CSsR.
The Archbishop of Harare, the Most Reverend Robert C Ndlovu ordained our brother during a beautiful ceremony on Saturday 12th February 2022 in St Clement's Church, East View, Harare.
There are many pictures to enjoy from the day and there is even one of his elder brother, Fr Casper Mukabva CSsR, laying on his hands during the ordination ceremony.
Fr Adam Mukabva CSsR - Mokorokoto - Vivat - Congratulations!
Please continue to pray for our newest priest and all our Redemptorist Fathers and Brothers.
Vocations Weekend - August 2021
VOCATIONS WEEKEND AUGUST 2021
Are you a single Catholic man between the ages of 18 and 35?
Have you ever considered religious life?
If so then our Vocations weekend could be for you
It will be held at St Mary's Kinnoull Perth, Scotland from the 27th to 29th August.
If you are interested please email for further details Fr Royston would love to hear from you.
A new Deacon for the Church...
A new Deacon for the Church...
Bishop Raymond Mupandasekwa CSsR ordained
Rev'd Brother Adam Mukabva CSsR
as a Deacon on Sunday,
the Solemnity of
Our Most Holy Redeemer.
We thank God for this ministry
and for our Brother who nows shares in it!
The Ordination Ceremony took place in our Community Chapel - Tafara, Harare
L to R: Fr Victor Bushu CSsR, Bp Raymond Mupandasekwa CSsR and Br Adam Mukabva CSsR
Fr Royston Price CSsR - A word for the Sixth Sunday of Easter...
Fr Royston Price CSsR - A word for the Sixth Sunday of Easter...
The Archdiocese of Birmingham Vocations Team are doing great work...
Watch and see Fr Royston's message for the Sixth Sunday of Easter.
Let us all pray for Vocations!
Vocations Sunday 2021
Vocations Sunday 2021...
"God looks on the heart (cf. 1 Sam 16:7), and in Saint Joseph he recognized the heart of a father, able to give and generate life in the midst of daily routines. Vocations have this same goal: to beget and renew lives every day. The Lord desires to shape the hearts of fathers and mothers: hearts that are open, capable of great initiatives, generous in self-giving, compassionate in comforting anxieties and steadfast in strengthening hopes. The priesthood and the consecrated life greatly need these qualities nowadays, in times marked by fragility but also by the sufferings due to the pandemic, which has spawned uncertainties and fears about the future and the very meaning of life. Saint Joseph comes to meet us in his gentle way, as one of “the saints next door”. At the same time, his strong witness can guide us on the journey."
Read Pope Francis' Letter about your vocation and St Joseph.
What is God's dream for you?
What is God's dream for you?...
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Redemptorists Important Dates
Tuesday March 19 - All Day 1785 - St. Clement Hofbauer professes vows. |
Saturday March 23 - All Day 1871 - St. Alphonsus proclaimed a Doctor of the Church. |
Saturday March 23 - All Day 1946 - Bl. Methodius Dominic Trcka appointed first Vice-Provincial of Michalovce. |
Saturday March 23 - All Day 1959 - Bl. Methodius Dominic Trcka dies. |
Wednesday March 27 - All Day 1811 - St. John Neumann born and baptized. |
Wednesday March 27 - All Day 1852 - St. John Neumann consecrated bishop. |
Thursday March 28 - All Day 1785 - St. Clement Hofbauer ordained a priest. |