Golden Jubilee For Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We wish to acknowledge the teamwork and invaluable contributions which went into creating this ZCBC Golden Jubilee booklet. This book comes as a result of ZCBC's contribution to Zimbabwean society in the past 50 years of collaborative effort by the Church. It is important to recognise the Church's hard work in ministering to local people. This was made possible by the willingness and determination by the Bishops to form a body that would oversee the operations of the Church in the evangelisation of all peoples. We recognise and appreciate this collaborative ministry and the zeal for a self-ministering, selfpropagating and self-supporting Church. We also recognize the support and contributions we have received from all our Commissions who have worked tirelessly to make sure that the work of ZCBC yields abundant harvest. It is through these Commissions that ZCBC Programmes are implemented. We acknowledge their willingness to participate and embrace the work of the Bishops in preaching the Gospel through word and action. These Commissions include The National Pastoral Centre, Marriage Tribunal, Health, Education, Pontifical Mission Societies, Social Communications, Biblical Pastoral Ministry, Caritas, Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace and the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office. The Church is strong because of its members. This work would be incomplete without acknowledging the immeasurable support that is received from priests, religious, guilds and laity. It is through and by you that the word of God takes root in the cavities of our nation Zimbabwe. Special thanks goes to Br. Alfonce Kugwa, Mrs Elena Josi Mupandawana and Sr. Cynthia Mgwena CPS in the Social Communications Commission for the sterling job and commitment they displayed in compiling the information and in the production of this booklet. Let us all rejoice and be glad as we celebrate the golden jubilee of the formation of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference. Happy Golden Jubilee! vi