Rt. Rev. Bishop Eusebius Nyathi
Bishop of Gokwe Diocese
Ordained Bishop on 23 September 2023 · Appointed by Archbishop Robert Christopher Ndlovu
Biography
"The Church in Gokwe is called to be a sign of hope. My ministry is to walk with God's people, serving with humility and love." — Bishop Nyathi, 2024
Bishop Eusebius Jelous Nyathi (born August 2, 1974, in Hwange, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe) is a Zimbabwean Catholic prelate appointed by Pope Francis as Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gokwe on June 23, 2023. After receiving his early formation at Dete Minor Seminary and Mazowe Preparatory Seminary, he pursued philosophical and theological studies at Chishawasha National Major Seminary, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. He later specialized in Dogmatic Theology at the Diocesan Seminary of Tenerife in Spain (2011–2013), where he obtained a licentiate, and also earned a diploma in Canon Law from Pontifical Urban University in Rome. Ordained a priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hwange on July 17, 2004, by Robert Christopher Ndlovu, he served in several pastoral and formation roles including Vice-Rector and Rector of Hwange Minor Seminary, Parish Priest of St. Mary’s Parish, and Director of the Chimuniko Pastoral Centre. From 2014 he served as lecturer and formator at Chishawasha National Major Seminary, becoming Vice-Rector in 2016 and Rector in 2022. Upon his episcopal appointment in 2023, he succeeded Rudolf Nyandoro and has emphasized building a self-reliant local Church and promoting unity among the faithful across different cultural backgrounds. ✝️
Episcopal Profile
Episcopal Journey
Priestly Ordination
Ordained a priest for the Diocese of Hwange on 17 July 2004 by Archbishop Robert Ndlovu.
Vice-Rector, Hwange Minor Seminary
Served as Vice-Rector of Hwange Minor Seminary, assisting in the academic and spiritual formation of seminarians.
Rector, Hwange Minor Seminary
Appointed Rector of Hwange Minor Seminary, overseeing administration and formation of young seminarians.
Advanced Studies in Dogmatic Theology
Pursued further studies in Dogmatic Theology at the Diocesan Seminary of Tenerife in Spain, obtaining a licentiate.
Parish Priest, St. Mary's Parish
Served as Parish Priest in the Diocese of Hwange, providing pastoral care and leadership to the faithful.
Lecturer and Formator, Chishawasha National Major Seminary
Joined the formation team at Chishawasha National Major Seminary as a lecturer and formator for seminarians.
Vice-Rector, Chishawasha National Major Seminary
Served as Vice-Rector, helping oversee seminary administration and the priestly formation program.
Rector, Chishawasha National Major Seminary
Appointed Rector of Chishawasha National Major Seminary, the national seminary responsible for priestly formation.
Bishop of Gokwe
Appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Gokwe by Pope Francis on 23 June 2023, succeeding Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro.
Moments in Ministry
9 March 2026
3 March 2023
1 March 2000
