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

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"Deathbed reflections of Bishop Chiginya" [3]

References

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  1. 1 2 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.