GOKWE DIOCESE

Dioecesis Gokvensis

Established 29 October 1991 · Serving the Catholic faithful in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe

NON MINISTRARI SED MINISTRARE

Our History

The Diocese of Gokwe, cut off from the Diocese of Hwange, was erected on 19 October 1991. The Diocese comprises the Civil Districts of Gokwe North and Gokwe South, the area of Omay between the Sengwa and Sanyati rivers in the Kariba District, and the area of Nkayi District, north of the Shangani river.

It is bounded on the North by the Kariba Lake, on the east by Kariba and Kadona Districts, on the south by Kwekwe and Nkayi Districts, and on the west by Lupane and Binga Districts.

Area: 26,000 square kilometres
Population: 600,000
Catholics: 79, 158
Diocesan Feastday: Conversion of St. Paul (January 25)

​ADDRESS:

Bishop’s House
Sasame 2 Area,
P.O.Box 90,
Gokwe

Tel: 059 2396
Fax: 059 2382
E-mail: diogokwe@gmail.com

1991
Established
35.0
Years of Grace

St. John the Baptist Cathedral

Consecrated in 2000 · Renovated 2013

The spiritual heart of the diocese, where the faithful gather for major celebrations and the annual Chrism Mass.

Our Bishops

Bishop Nyathi Eusebius Jelous

2023 - Present

Current Bishop of Gokwe, appointed by Pope Francis and ordained in September 2023.

"Non ministrari sed ministrare"

Bishop Nyandoro Rudolf

2017 - 2020

Later appointed Bishop of Gweru after serving the Diocese of Gokwe.

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Bishop Martinez Angel Floro

1992 - 2017

Spanish missionary bishop (IEME) who served the diocese for many years before retirement.

"Non ministrari sed ministrare"

Bishop Bhasera Michael Dixon

1991 - 1999

First bishop of the Diocese of Gokwe after its establishment in 1991.

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Diocesan Statistics

24

Parishes

0

Outstations

79158

Catholics

40

Priests

24

Schools

8

Religious Communities

Our Mission

Guided by the Holy Spirit and the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, the Diocese of Gokwe is committed to:

  • Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people
  • Celebrating the Sacraments with dignity and devotion
  • Promoting integral human development through education and healthcare
  • Building communities of faith, hope, and love
  • Serving the poor, the sick, and the marginalized
  • Nurturing vocations to the priesthood and religious life

Deaneries

Central Deanery

covering the three urban Parishes and three peri urban parishes

6 Parishes
4 Outstations

Eastern Deanery

Covering Bomba, Chevecheve and Tongwe

3 Parishes
0 Outstations

Northern Deanery

Deanery covering the Northern Parishes of the Diocese which are Nembudziya, Tsungai, Gumunyu and Makore

4 Parishes
1 Outstations

Southern Deanery

Historic mission area serving Catholic communities in Kana and nearby Missions with pastoral and social programs.

6 Parishes
0 Outstations

Western Deanery

Serving Parishes in and around Gokwe North as well as Kabuyuni and Omay [Gwave, Huchu, Siakobvu, Chireya and Zhomba]

5 Parishes
0 Outstations