We just got the news that the Holy Father, Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Moses Hamungole, as  Bishop of Monze. It is good news for all of us. Congratulations to Monze Diocese and to the bishop-elect.

The consecration will take place on 3  May 2014 in Monze.

Fr. Kashimoto R.I.P.

With deep regret we announce the death of Fr. Muba Daniel Kashimoto our Vicar General. Fr. Kashimoto died on 1st January 2014 at around 18.40 hrs. in the evening after a long struggle with cancer. Fr. Daniel was born on 12 March 1963 in Chayansa (Chief Kabinga’s area) and was ordained priest on 25 August 1990 in Kopa. As a priest he stayed in Mpulungu (1990-1992), in St. Andrew’s, Mpika (1992-1994), Kayambi (1994-1999), Isoka, St. Marc’s (1999-2001), Chilonga (2001-2002) and Mulilansolo (2002-2007). From July 2007 to October 2013 he served as Pastoral Coordinator of the diocese. on 21 April 2012 he was appointed Vicar General by the apostolic administrator, Archbishop Ignatius Chama.

The requiem Mass is on Saturday, 4 January at St. Joseph’s Cathedral followed by his burial in Chilonga cemetery. May his soul rest in peace.

Fr. Muba, front, during the opening of Tazara

On Sunday the 15th of December 2013 Archbishop Ignatius Chama blessed the new Tazara Church dedicated to St. Monica. Thousands of people were present and filled the big new Church, they were even sitting outside and standing on the walls and between the pews. It was a moving service, many had never experienced the consecration of a new church: The knocking at the door of the new church, ” be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD…”; the blessing of the Church inside-out with holy water, the consecration of the altar with holy Chrism oil, the incensing of the entire building, the lighting of the candles on the alter and the 12 lamp-stands; all very solemn and edifying. Even the many children were attentively following the ceremony only to fall into slumber again during the sermon…

Many kids watched the event

Bishop addressing the faithful

Procession from the old to the new Church

Entering St. Monica

The faithful were very happy and thanked the bishop for this new church, made possible through the contribution of our trusted donors from the Archdiocese of Paderborn, Church-in-Need in Königstein, the Fürstenberg Trust and others. Thank you very much for help and support, it made this new church possible.

Outgoing Parish Priest P.Bwalya (3rd left)

Consecration of the Altar

Incense

Filled to capacity

Archbishop Chama thanked the faithful for their contribution and help as well as Lwanga Contruction Ltd. the builders of the church for their workmanship and finishing standards. The pictures show the joy and solemnity of the event.

Stella Girls dancing

Thanking the Lord

Priests,  Sisters and Christians  convened at St. Joseph’s Cathedral for the Holy Mass  marking the end of the Year of Faith on 23 November. The principal celebrant was Archbishop Ignatius Chama, the Apostolic Administrator.

Archbishop Chama during Mass

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In a special mass presided over by the Apostolic Administrator, Archbishop Ignatius Chama, a multitude of women from all over the Diocese gathered in St.  Joseph’s Cathedral and presented a special gift to the ordinary.

Archbishop receiving the gift

Archbishop Chama thanks the women

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On Sunday the 24th November around 15 hrs a heavy rainstorm passed Nabwalya. So strong was the rain, that the area flooded immediately. This was accompanied by strong gusts of wind and a storm. So much rain in a very short time!

The wind took away the roof of Nabwalya school, as shown in the pictures below. Let’ s hope this rainy season will not bring more of these anomalies.

Zur Zeit ist es superheiß in Zambia. Mit den Freiwilligen Esther Ludwig und Joshua Hemcke sind wir nach Nabwalya gefahren. Es war superheiß, eine richtige Affenhitze, wie es auf dem Bild zu sehen ist. Ein köstlicher Anblick der sich uns da bot!

Affenhitze in Nabwalya

On 26th of October 2013 Archbishop Chama confirmed 14 Youth and 2 adults in Nabwalya at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. It was searing hot but very solemn when the faithful came forth to receive the sacrament of confirmation after a long preparation. The people of the Rift Valley received the bishop joyfully and thankfully enjoyed this great occasion.

Line-up in Church

The Mission seen from Church

Nuts are forming after the flowering

Part of the Field

New flowers in 2013

Our project of Macadamia Nuts growing at the Bakhita Farm of the diocese is going well. The trees are growing fine and we have the first nuts coming up, see pictures above! there are also many flowers on the trees of the first batch, planted in 2009. We hope that in 2014 we will have a significant harvest.

Thanks to our donors and supporters of this self-reliance project. We were sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cologne, the dioceses of Mainz, Rottenburg-Stuttgart and Augsburg, Missio-Aachen and the Fürstenberg Trust. Your help is appreciated. Thank you.