Alexio Churu Muchabaiwa
Alexio Churu Muchabaiwa (born June 21, 1939 in Wedza ) is a Zimbabwean clergyman and emeritus Roman Catholic Bishop of Mutare .
Life
Alexio Churu Muchabaiwa was ordained a priest on August 24, 1968 .
Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Umtali on November 5, 1981 . He received his episcopal consecration on February 21 of the following year, the former bishop of Umtali, Donal Raymond Lamont OCarm ; Co- consecrators were Patrick Fani Chakaipa , Archbishop of Salisbury , and Tobias Wunganayi Chiginya , Bishop of Gweru .
Pope Francis accepted his age-related resignation on May 28, 2016.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Rinuncia del Vescovo di Mutare (Zimbabwe) e nomina del successore. In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office , May 28, 2016, accessed May 28, 2016 (Italian).
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Donal Lamont OCarm |
Bishop of Umtali / Mutare 1981–2016 |
Paul Horan OCarm |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Muchabaiwa, Alexio Churu |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Zimbabwean clergyman and emeritus Roman Catholic Bishop of Mutare |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 21, 1939 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Wedza |