(12 Apr 09 -RV) This Easter week, a consignment of goods collected following the Bishops
of Southern Africa’s appeal on February 15th will be delivered to Zimbabwe
to assist the poor and destitute in the southern African nation.
The Catholic
Community of Southern Africa has responded generously to the call, and will send a
258 ton shipment of food, medicine and clothing.
The information officer
for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Fr Chris Townsend, spoke about
his hopes for Zimbabwe this Easter.