Reception of Bishop Mulenga at St. Andrew’s, Mpika

Babuomba sing

From 28th to 29th January, 2017, Bishop Justin Mulenga made a pastoral visit to St. Andrew’s Parish of Mpika. On the first day he met with the Parish team, who presented to him a report covering the activities going on in the parish and the challenges they encounter

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Chilonga midwifery school before and after!

The beginning of October was not a good one for Chilonga Nursing school, as fire gutted the whole Midwifery school, leaving it in ashes. This led to subsequent closure of the institution. As a result of this unfortunate event, the Institution has opened an account with Bank ABC to rebuilt the school that has benefitted many young men and women. Our health matters, therefore, let us offer support to this school that has been contributing positively to quality health care delivery in Zambia

Kindly note that the account details for the said Bank is:

Bank ABC, Mpika Branch.

Account name: CHILONGA SHALL RISE AGAIN

Account number: 597975990162/ Branch sort code 201816 and branch code 016

Support this noble project, we stand for service of Love!

Widwifery school remains

Midwifery school in flames

Bishop Mulenga with Chilonga Hospital workers

On Friday, 28th October 2016, the Bishop, Priests, Religious men and women, the Lord’s faithful, Government dignitaries, traditional leaders and people of good will converged at Chilonga in Mpika to celebrate diamond jubilee of Our Lady’s General Hospital. 60 years down the line, Chilonga had every reason to thank the Lord for the Lord’s favour in providing uninterrupted service of Love to the community of Chilonga and the larger family of Mpika District.

The Bishop with Hon. Silver Chalikosa MP for Mpika and Stellas

The celebration began with Mass presided over by the Bishop of Mpika, Rt. Rev. Justin Mulenga to thank the Lord for the grace and the quality health services Chilonga has been providing through its dedicated Men and Women.

Bishop Mulenga with Hospital workers

Bishop, Fr. Waldemar and Stellas during procession

From 6th to 10th October, 2016, Rt. Rev. Mulenga Justin made a pastoral visit to the valley of Nabwalya. It was his first ever journey to Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. During his time there, he visited the main centres, namely Kalimba, Pelembe, Mwebe and Nabwalya. He was welcomed by many Christians of Nabwalya with their priests, Frs. Waldemar and Thomas. The presence of the Bishop reached its climax with the celebration of Mass, which was attended by many people, especially that his visit coincided with the Parish’s Feast day dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary which falls on the 7th of October. We wish the Christians of Nabwalya many Blessings and good wishes.

Posing for a photo with the Bishop

Thankgiving by new Priests

Kiss of peace from the bishop

On Saturday, 15th October 2016 in Chinsali, Bishop Mulenga Justin ordained Deacons Donald Taishi, Philip Makumba and Webster Chewe as Priests. The Bishop urged the new priests to take care of the flock entrusted to them by celebrating sacraments for them and all activities aimed at building the kingdom of God in their Parishes. Frs. Makumba and Chewe will be serving in Chilonga while Fr. Taishi will be curate at St. Andrew’s Parish in Mpika.  See more photos for the Ordination

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Mpika Diocesan Priests in Mbeya

From 3-11 October, 2016, the Diocesan Priests of Mpika followed a retreat at Benedictine House in Mbeya, Tanzania.  The retreat was preached by Br. Joseph Bwalya Ntumbila OFM under the theme, “Priestly Companionship in the year of mercy.” The Friar emphasized the need for brotherhood and reconciliation among the clergy of Mpika. He further urged the retreatants to build their lives on prayer and healthy community life.

Though not physically present, the local Ordinary, Rt. Rev. Justin Mulenga sent an inspirational message to all the retreatants emphasizing that the retreat was a CONCENTRATED moment of prayer and encounter with the Lord.

Very Rev. Fr. Paul

On Saturday 17th September, 2016, Very Rev. Fr. Paul Simukanzye, the Diocesan Vicar General celebrated his silver Jubilee at St. Andrew’s Parish in the heart of Mpika. The event was graced by Bishop Emeritus of Mansa, Rt. Rev. Chisha Aaron. The celebration was attended by numerous priests, Religious men and women and the Lord’s Faithful.  (more…)

Apostolic Administrator addressing the women

on 29 October the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women met at the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Worker to pray and thank God for the many,  many blessings enjoyed in the last liturgical year.

Bible Procession

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on the 2nd of August, Archbishop Ignatius Chama, the Apostolic Administrator of Mpika ordained seminarian Vincent Chendela a deacon at St. Mark’s Parish in Isoka.

Deacon V. Chendela

Holy Mass that was concelebrated by more than 20 priests and assisted by 3 deacons. The celebration was attended by some religious and many faithful from all parts of the diocese.
The diocese has now 4 deacons. God willing, next year we will have 4 ordinations to the priesthood. Let us continue praying for our deacons

Our 4 Deacons

On 25 April 2014, a delegation of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) from Kasama Archdiocese arrived in Mpika to handover Our Lady’s statue which is currently on pilgrimage in all Zambian dioceses. As it moves from diocese to diocese, it is in the custody of the CWL.  To receive the statue our Womens’ League and faithful with a special devotion to Our Lady gathered at Mpika Boma turn-off. Joined by their Kasama counterparts they went in procession to St. Andrew’s Church. The reception was jubilant,  with prayers, recitation of the Rosary and singing Marian hymns.

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