From 2 to 8 October 2017, 23 Diocesan Priests from Mpika diocese followed a Retreat under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Andrew Cenjerani Phiri of Chipata diocese. The annual spiritual event took place at the Benedictine monastery at Musipazi in Chipata.

Happy Mpika Priests

The said Retreat was held under the theme: “Called and Chosen.” We wish our dear priests well in their spiritual journey and participation in the universal call to holiness.

Mpika Diocesan Priests in Chipata

On Sunday, 30th July, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Mpika, 20 women received their uniform as official members of the Catholic Women’s League. The ceremony was presided over by the Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator, Rev. Fr. Stephen Mwenge. 165 league members from Mpika deanery witnessed the occasion. Mpika deanery League members met from from Wednesday to Sunday under the theme: “Who do people say that I am?” The blousing was the climax  and logical conclusion of the meeting. We wish the new members God’s choicest blessings!

Fr. Mwenge blousing League members

League members

League Members

BISHOP MULENGA

On 17th June 2017, in Isoka, Rt. Rev. Justin Mulenga ordained three Deacons to the Priesthood. Frs. Katongo Bwalya, Kabwe Emmanuel and Mulenga Anthony have since been sent to Ilondola, Chilonga and Mulilansolo respectively. During his Homily, Bishop Mulenga urged the new priests to apply themselves with dedication in serving the people of God. He called on the new priests to emulate the spirit of the missionaries that came to Zambia 125 years ago by being courageous to preach the Gospel of Christ.

Stellas

Welcoming new priests

Matzah meal

Matzah meal

On Wednesday,12 April, 2017, the Lord’s Faithful with their priests gathered to re-enact and re-live the Jewish Matzah meal. It was a the first time the parish had organized such an event and was appreciated by many people.

On thursday, 6th April, 2017, Rt. Rev. Justin Mulenga blessed the Holy Oils during the Chrism Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral Parish in Mpika. During the same occasion, the clergy of Mpika diocese renewed their priestly promises before the Bishop.

Priests renew their promises

Bishop blessing the Oils

The actual day of Chrism Mass was preceeded by a day of Prayer preached by Fr. Martin Mwango under the theme: “Being compassionate like Jesus our Lord.” He urged the clergy to be moved by the needs of the Lord’s faithful and also their fellow priests.

Fr. Martin Mwango preaching