Tobias Wunganayi Chiginya

Tobias Wunganayi Chiginya (born 5 March 1935 in Hama, Zimbabwe – 14 January 1987) was a Zimbabwean clergyman and bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gweru.

Chiginya was born in Chirumanzu.[1] He became ordained in 1966.

He was appointed as the second bishop of Gweru on 3 February 1977.[2] During his time there, he was instrumental in the founding of the African Brothers of St Paul, allowing the new congregation to use his house for training.[1] He died in 1987 in a car crash.

Publications

"Deathbed reflections of Bishop Chiginya" [3]

References

  1. ^ a b Kugwa, Brother Alfonce (14 January 2024). "Bishop Tobias Chiginya remembered for his proactive stance for the girl child 37 years after his death". News Pack Zimbabwe. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Homepage". Catholic Diocese of Gweru. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Tobias Wunganai Mupiwa Vafana Chiginya". Open Library. Retrieved 17 June 2025.


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