St Atanazio Mchini Parish

05/09/2026

10/08/2026

St Atanazio Catholic Parish priest Fr Mark Mwanza said voters should not choose candidates based on tribal or regional affiliations, but should critically examine what each candidate was offering the country.

Fr Mwanza said the Church would not tell people who to vote for but would encourage citizens to participate responsibly in the electoral process and make informed decisions.

“The Church is asking us to be responsible citizens. A responsible citizen is one who takes part in elections. The Church will not tell you who to vote for. The Church is asking us to be positive and choose wisely,” Fr Mwanza said.

He urged voters to analyse the policies and manifestos of candidates and consider those with realistic development plans.

“If you find that you have two children, one chooses education and the other chooses something else, you analyse their choices. In the same way, we should analyse the various candidates and not choose someone because they hail from our area, but choose the candidate with the best policies and manifesto,” he said.

Fr Mwanza challenged citizens to consider the kind of Zambia they wanted to build and the future they desired for their children.

“What kind of Zambia do we want and what kind of future do we want? Choose on that aspect. What we are doing today is the future and the future of our children,” he said.

He further urged voters to seek guidance through prayer and make careful decisions.

“When choosing, choose the leaders wisely. Think, pray and vote wisely,” Fr Mwanza said.
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19/07/2026

Today, the Zambia Youth Environmental Network of St. Atanazio Parish met for a creative process of transforming discarded, unwanted, or waste materials into new products of greater perceived value, utility, or environmental worth (UPCYCLINE ACTIVITY).

The purpose of this activity is to bring innovations and creativity together and transform waste plastic and contribute to environmental protection.

The youths have been equiped with necessary knowledge and skills on how to protect the environment by managing wastes.

Much appreciations to TEARFUND and CARITAS Zambia for continued supporting and partnerships. The ZYEN members and the youths of St. Atanazio Parish and all the people of goodwill.

Here are the highlights

17/07/2026

By CHARLES MAKANDA

St Atanazio Catholic Parish priest, Fr Mark Mwanza, urged parishioners who had undergone church reconciliation to continue embracing forgiveness, peace and unity as they strengthen their relationship with God and fellow believers.

Fr Mwanza said reconciliation should be understood as a continuous journey of healing and restoration that enables Christians to rebuild broken relationships and create a stronger bond within the Church.

“Reconciliation is not just an event, but a journey that brings healing, restores hope and allows believers to live together in love and harmony,” Fr Mwanza said.

He encouraged members of the Chiyanjano and Ulimbitso groups to remain committed to their spiritual responsibilities and continue serving as ambassadors of peace, hope and compassion within the parish and the wider community.

The parish priest commended the groups for their dedication and active participation in Church activities, saying their involvement demonstrates the important role of the laity in spreading the Gospel and supporting the mission of the Church.

He further encouraged the groups to continue reaching out to fellow parishioners, strengthening fellowship and ensuring that the Church remains a place of love, acceptance and spiritual growth.

The Chiyanjano and Ulimbitso gathering served as a powerful reminder that faith becomes stronger when believers walk together in unity, guided by prayer, service and a shared commitment to building a peaceful and compassionate Christian community.

Through their continued dedication, the two groups are expected to remain a source of spiritual encouragement, promoting harmony and strengthening the bonds of fellowship among parishioners.