ARCHDIOCESE OF HARARE MOURNS: Father Sebastian Chifeya Passes Away at St Anne’s Hospital

Reported By: Religion, Society & National Affairs Desk | Institution: Archdiocese of Harare
Location: St Anne’s Hospital, Harare | Updated: Monday, 5 October 2026

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of Father Sebastian Chifeya, who passed away yesterday morning while receiving care at St Anne’s Hospital in Harare, following a period of illness.

Archdiocese of Harare Mourns Father Sebastian Chifeya

A FAITHFUL SERVANT CALLED HOME: The Archdiocese of Harare invites the faithful to hold the late Father Sebastian Chifeya in prayer following his passing at St Anne’s Hospital.

Commending a Dedicated Soul to God Having been unwell for some time, Father Sebastian bore his final trials with spiritual grace. We now commend his soul to the mercy and loving embrace of Almighty God.

The faithful are warmly invited to remember him in their daily prayers as the local church unites in mourning a devoted shepherd.

A Shepherd Called to Eternal Rest

The Archdiocese of Harare has officially confirmed the peaceful transition of Father Sebastian Chifeya after a prolonged battle with illness.

Father Sebastian Chifeya breathed his last yesterday morning at St Anne’s Hospital in Harare. Though he had been unwell for some time, his departure leaves a noticeable void among the clergy and parishioners of the Archdiocese, who remember him for his quiet dedication and pastoral care.

A Life Dedicated to the Altar Throughout his ministry, Father Sebastian remained an instrument of God's grace, walking alongside the faithful through seasons of joy and spiritual need.

The Faithful Called to Prayer

In moments of grief, the Church anchors itself in the promise of resurrection and communal intercession.

Remembering Him in Masses and Novenas The Archdiocese invites all parishioners and the wider faithful to remember Father Sebastian in their personal prayers, novenas, and holy masses, commending his spirit to divine mercy.

Entering the Fullness of God's Kingdom May the Lord grant him eternal rest and welcome him warmly into the fullness of His Kingdom, rewarding a lifetime spent in sacred stewardship.

Funeral and Burial Arrangements

Official programs detailing mass schedules, viewing rites, and final resting place logistics are currently being coordinated.

• Timely Updates: Funeral and burial arrangements will be formally communicated by the Archdiocese in due course.
• Clerical and Community Participation: Fellow priests, religious institutions, and congregants are advised to stay tuned for official circulars regarding travel and service timings.

Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him

Perpetual Light and Peace As we navigate this period of bereavement, our faith remains anchored in the mercy of God and the promise of eternal life.

Let us continue to keep the Chifeya family, the local clergy, and the entire Archdiocese of Harare in our thoughts and prayers during this somber hour.

ARCHDIOCESE OF HARARE | PRAYERS FOR THE DEPARTED

Rest in Peace, Father Sebastian

“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”

Offer a Prayer for Father Sebastian

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