Beverly Bizeki
Masvingo Catholic Diocese is set to build its recently ordained bishop’s house in one of Masvingo’s leafy suburbs with the old house expected to be used as administration offices.
This was revealed in the Health Housing and Environmental Services Committee council minutes dated January 10, 2024 where council granted permission for the application by the diocese to acquire one or two acres of land to construct the bishop’s residence.
“Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Housing and Social Services on the application by the Catholic Diocese of Masvingo for one or two acres of land to build a new bishop’s residence.
“It was highlighted that the current bishop’s house would serve as the administration offices. It was highlighted that their preferred area would be Rhodene or Zimre Park,” read part of the minutes.
The application was granted on condition that suitable stands in the preferred areas are available.
“The application by the Catholic Diocese of Masvingo for a residential stand in Rhodene or ZIMRE Park for the construction of the bishop’s house be granted subject to availability of suitable stands in the preferred areas,” read part of the minutes.
Right Reverend Bishop Raymond Mupandasekwa who is the second bishop for the diocese was installed in December 2023 replacing Reverend Bishop Michael Bhasera who resigned after serving the diocese for more than three decades.
Right Reverend Mupandasekwa was appointed Masvingo Diocese Bishop in September 2023 after serving Chinhoyi Diocese from April 2018.
