My name is Joseph Chingarande and I was born on 13 January 1989, in Chirumanzu District, Gweru Diocese. I grown up in Gokwe North, where mu family is currently living. My home parish is St. Thomas, under Chireya Mission. I deeply came to know Claretians Missionaries in 2016. In August 2017 I started my journey with the Claretians as aspirant. I finished the phisolophy in May 2021. Afterwards, I begun my novitiate in Ngong (Kenya) on 7th September 2021, and took my first profession on 8th September 2022. Currently I am pursuing to begin my theological studies in Morogoro (Tanzania). I am so happy to be part of the claretian family.