Tawanda Homba
Roman Catholic Church Masvingo Diocese, The Right Rev Bishop Raymond Mupandasekwa has made sweeping changes in the leadership structure of the Diocese with effect from September 1.
The changes have seen veteran educationist, Sr. Anna Bondeka being appointed to the post of Diocesan Education Secretary replacing Fr. Samson Mutsvanga.
The changes were announced in a statement issued on Monday night by the Bishop Mupa through a communique in the hands of The Midweek Watch.
Sr. Anna who was a teacher at Mukaro High School for many years has been appointed Diocesan Education Secretary. Sr. Anna takes over from Fr. Samson Mutsvanga who remains Priest in Charge at St Patrick Gokomere Mission.
Masvingo Diocese has been going through some major changes since the appointment of Rev Bishop Mupandasekwa in 2023 from Chinhoyi.
Other major appointments announced include Sr. Rudo Garidondo who has been appointed Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, where she will be responsible for protection of the vulnerable groups among other duties.
Sr. Florence Tengerayi has been appointed Diocesan Health Coordinator and she will be responsible for fundraising for health institutions in the Diocese.
Media practitioner, Itai Muzondo has been appointed Diocesan Social Communications (SOCCOM) Coordinator while Kundishora Maxime was appointed SOCCOM Communications Officer.
According to a circular directed to priests, brothers, sisters and Diocesans, Pastoral Council Executive, Right Rev Bishop Mupandasekwa said the appointments are with effect from 1 September 2025.
