Zimbabwe: Thousands gather at diocesan shrine

Around 5,000 Catholics from the diocese of Masvingo in Zimbabwe, attended this year's Diocesan feast day, Mary Queen of Peace, over the weekend of the 23-24 August.

The Diocese of Masvingo has dedicated this year to the family, and all the talks given highlighted family catechesis and Catholic Social Teaching.

The gathering started with a scripture reflection and Benediction before a solemn candle-lit procession to the Shrine as pilgrims recited the rosary. Apart from the well researched Spiritual talks, prayer, praise and worship; the multitudes were treated to some heart-rending melodious repertoire of music which rang through the air as people danced the night away.

Gokomere Shrine was established in the jubilee year 2000 and since then, it has been a pilgrimage centre for people from all over the country.

Source: Jesuit Communications, Zimbabwe

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