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BULAWAYO – In a Pastoral letter marking the new year, His Grace Archbishop Alex Thomas of Bulawayo has laid out a comprehensive set of resolutions for 2026, calling on the faithful to embrace forgiveness, mental well-being, and greater collaboration at every level of the Church and family life.
Under the unifying motto “One Faith, Many Voices, One Path,” the archbishop’s plan outlines actionable steps for individuals, families, and parishes.
Addressing the personal spiritual journey, Archbishop Thomas urged the faithful to “repent of any wrong-doing at the earliest” and to “make reconciliation with all a priority in daily life.”
The letter also highlights the importance of mental health, teamwork, and responsible social media use.
For families, the Archbishop called for a conscious emulation of the Holy Family, advocating for daily prayer, shared responsibilities, and transparency.
“Forgive and Reconcile with everyone in the family,” he advised, further encouraging each household to choose a patron saint for the year.
At the parish level, the directives strongly champion the synodal process initiated by Pope Francis. Archbishop Thomas mandated that “all decisions and plans to be made in a synodal way,” ensuring maximum participation from all Catholics. He called for “full transparency in all administrative and financial matters” and announced a parish retreat during Lent, as well as days of prayer and fasting.
The Archbishop emphasized the need for continuous evaluation, scheduling mid-year and year-end reviews of all activities and workshops on synodality. The Pastoral anniversary letter is to be guided by the scripture passage Ephesians 4:1-6 and the hymn Thina Sonke.
“Our path forward is together, utilizing everyone’s gifts and skills,” Archbishop Thomas stated, underscoring the collective mission outlined in the 2026 resolutions.
The faithful across the Archdiocese of Bulawayo are expected to begin implementing these pastoral guidelines with immediate effect.
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