Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his wife, Second Lady Minnie Baloyi Chiwenga, were in attendance last Saturday at the ordination of six Catholic priests and the official opening of the Gweru Diocese Pastoral Centre.

In a post shared after the event, Minnie Baloyi Chiwenga wrote, “About last Saturday… We attended the ordination of six priests and officially opened the Gweru Diocese Pastoral Center. As usual, got the first blessings.”

The high-profile couple was warmly welcomed by church leaders and congregants, highlighting the continued engagement between the State and the Catholic Church.

Photos from the event showed the Second Lady and Vice President interacting with parishioners and receiving blessings, joined by church officials in unveiling the new pastoral centre.

The ordination and centre opening mark a significant step in the Gweru Diocese’s commitment to strengthening both spiritual leadership and infrastructure.

VP Chiwenga and Wife Minnie Baloyi