16/05/2026
ON A SAD NOTE : ARCHBISHOP TELESPHORE GEORGE MPUNDU DIES.
Saturday 16 May, 2026
Lusaka Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. Alick Banda announced the passing of the Emeritus Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lusaka, Most Rev. Telesphore George Mpundu.
Archbishop Mpundu served the Church with distinction.
He was born on 21st May, 1947 at Kapatu Mission and ordained to the priesthood in 1972. He was installed Bishop in 1987 and served as Bishop of Mbala (now Mpika) for 19 years, before being appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Lusaka in 2004. He succeeded as Archbishop in 2006, a position he held until his retirement in 2018.
During his episcopal ministry, Archbishop Mpundu also served multiple terms as
President of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB). He was widely
respected for his strong advocacy on governance, social justice, and national affairs, courageously speaking out on matters of truth and justice while shepherding the faithful with compassion and wisdom.
May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may perpetual light shine upon him.
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