LUSAKA, Zambia –The Catholic Church does not exist to pursue political power or advance partisan interests, but to defend the dignity of the poor, the weak and the marginalized, Archbishop Alick Banda has said, urging newly ordained priests to embrace a courageous ministry rooted in truth, justice and holiness. During the Priestly Ordination Mass at…
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…Archbishop Banda blesses rebuilt Priests’ house at St. Joseph Mukasa.St. Joseph Mukasa- Bonaventure today celebrated the feast of its patron Saint with the blessing of the rebuilt Parish House. His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Alick Banda, after celebrating Mass, blessed the newly built Priests’ residence, which was constructed within a space of seven months.The original…
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…as Archbishop Banda urges integrity and hope in God amid loss”The clergy, religious, and faithful, together with the family of the late Fr. Maybin Nshinga, gathered today at the Cathedral of the Child Jesus and later at Kasisi Cemetery to bid farewell to the former Parish Priest of St. Stephen–Situmbeko, who passed away on May…
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MOST REV. GEORGE TELESPHORE MPUNDUEMERITUS ARCHBISHOP OF LUSAKAArchbishop Emeritus George Telesphore Mpundu was a rare blend of wisdom, courage, humility, and humour, a shepherd whose life reflected both the seriousness of the Gospel and the joy of Christian witness. He was the kind of man who could walk into a room burdened by tension or…
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By Louis MwapeBesides attending the requiem Mass of Archbishop Telesphore George Mpundu, I visited St. John Paul II Chapel at the Cathedral of the Child Jesus to sign the book of condolences—to mourn, to pray, and to give thanks for the gift of his life.I found long queues of people waiting patiently to sign. It…
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Fifth Sunday of Easter Heaven and the Church as the Father’s House Acts 6:1-7, Ps 33, 1 Peter 2:4-9, Jn 14:6, Jn 14:1-12 BY Dc. Francis Mangeni MessageOnly in our Lord Jesus Christ, do we have fulness of life. He satisfies all our searching and yearning. He is the Good we seek. He is so close to…
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Fourth Sunday of Easter – Good Shepherd Sunday Year A – Acts 2:14,36-41; Ps 23; 1 Peter 2:20-25; Jn 10:14; Jn 10:1-10 By Dc. Francis Mangeni MessageAs we follow our Good Shepherd, our Lord Jesus Christ, let us in turn be good shepherds to all people; in our homes, communities, the Parish, at work, in the country,…
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Third Sunday – The First Mass with Liturgies of the Word and the Eucharist at Emmaus Year A – Act 2:14, 22-23; Ps 16; 1 Peter 1: 17-21; Lk 24:13-35 By Dc. Francis Mangeni MessageRegular retreats to encounter the risen Lord continue to transform many and are to be encouraged. The Mass above all, is the vivid…
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Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday Year A – Acts 2:42-47, Ps 118, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Jn 20:29, Jn 20:19-31 By Dc. Francis Mangeni MessageWe each and every one come from God’s loving heart. As God has loved and forgiven us our sins, so should we love and forgive others.Gospel Reading19 When it was evening…
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Lent Year A-II Day 45 – Good Friday – Behold God s Love for YouIsa 52:13-53:12; Ps 31; Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9; Phil 2:8-9; Jn 18:1-19:42By Dc. Francis Mangeni At Passover, the Priests brought out the bread of the presence also known as the bread of the face of God, together with the wine, on the…
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