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Zimbabwe
FMDM sisters travelled to Bulawayo in 1952 to nurse at the invitation of the Bishop.They established Mater Dei Hospital and branched out to Hwange Colliery Hospital and other mission fields.
Today there are 5 Communities situated in the west of Zimbabwe where the predominant language is Ndebele. This area, even in more normal circumstances than Zimbabwe is experiencing today, lacks resources due in part to the hot dry climate and poor soil. People have to work very hard to make a living from their land.
As Franciscans we feel that we are privileged to be in these places working with the local people, who show such resilience in very difficult circumstances. Our communities are in:
Hwange where the sisters minister to people living with HIV/Aids and to children with special needs.
Fatima Mission where our ministry involves teaching in the mission school, evangelisation and pastoral support in the numerous outstations and parish work.
Bulawayo where sisters in our two communities work in and support Mater Dei Hospital, teach in the local pre-school and secondary school
Victoria Falls where we have our international novitiate community for young women joining us from Zambia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe. The sisters also support destitute elderly people who live here and are involved in the local parish community.
For information about our formation programmes please contact:
Sister Yeyani Nyoni FMDM
San Damiano
PO Box 1065
Famona
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
Email: sandambyo @ netconnect.co.zw
Vocations Promotor:
Sister Elvine Msimuko FMDM
Email: fmdm @ netconnect.co.zw