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06/01/2026

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30/10/2025

Priest’s vehicle stolen during mass!

A motor vehicle belonging to Ukwimi Catholic Parish in Lusangazi District has been stolen while the parish priest was conducting morning Mass.

The incident happened on Thursday around 06:00 hours when unknown people drove away with the vehicle from the priest's house while he was in church.

Chipata Diocese Commissions Director Fr Gabriel Mwanza, who confirmed the incident, identified the vehicle as a Toyota Hilux with registration number CAA 7255.

"The vehicle was taken from the Priest’s house at around 06:00 hours while the Parish Priest Fr Daniel Kanyerere Phiri was celebrating Mass in the church," Fr Kwaku said.

He appealed to members of the public to report any sighting of the motor vehicle to the nearest police station.

-Zambia Daily Mail.

29/08/2025

📿 Today, the Catholic Church in Zambia and beyond remembers the late Cardinal Joseph Medardo Mazombwe.

🙏 Cardinal Mazombwe, Zambia’s first Cardinal, served the Church with humility, courage, and a deep love for Christ and His people. He was a shepherd who stood for the poor, a voice for justice, and a true servant of God.

🌹 Though he left this world, his legacy of faith, leadership, and sacrifice continues to inspire generations of Catholics and all people of goodwill.

07/08/2025

03/08/2025

Behold the newest priests in Mpika Diocese!
Congratulations to Fr.Chanda and Fr.Chibesa
Mpika Diocese Catholic Christians

02/08/2025

✝️ Gospel Reflection – Matthew 14:1–12 (The Beheading of John the Baptist)
In today’s Gospel, we confront a solemn witness to truth and martyrdom: Herod’s court slays John the Baptist at the request of Herodias, cloaked within political fear and moral weakness. John, who boldly preached repentance even to a king, becomes the ultimate voice crying in the wilderness not only for Israel but for every age. His death is not a failure it is a sacrificial crescendo of witness, echoing Christ’s own path.

St. Gregory the Great reflects: “John stood not for himself, but for God's righteousness he was beheaded so salvation would begin.” Similarly, St. John Chrysostom affirms John's fearless testimony: “He did not fear the flesh of the king, fearing rather for the souls of the king.” In Catholic theology, John is the prelude to the Lamb his voice gives way to the Word (Christ), yet his martyrdom confirms the cost of fidelity (Catechism 522).

The narrative reminds us that preaching truth often demands sacrifice. John did not falter for popularity or power; he pointed always to something greater. And his death echoes into heaven, even as he asks to be buried. Christ later praised him as “among those born of women there is none greater” (Mt 11:11), not because of his martyrdom alone, but because he faithfully prepared the way.

🙏 Spiritual Takeaway
John’s fierce courage invites us: Will we speak truth even when it costs? Will we live for Christ more than comfort? His martyrdom is both warning and encouragement: grace comes through sacrifice, and God honors those who choose truth over fear.

30/07/2025

POPE LEO DAILY | “We need missionary disciples who bring the gift of the Risen Lord to the world, who proclaim to the ends of the earth the hope that Jesus gives us, and who go wherever there is a heart that waits, seeks, or is in need.”

28/07/2025

Catholic Priest and Zambia Army Chaplain, Major Fr. Lazarus Spuni Mbewe, was promoted last year to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

He now holds the title Lieutenant Colonel Fr. Mbewe.

Fr. Mbewe currently serves as Chaplain at the 3 Infantry Brigade under the Ndola Archdiocese.

He is among the priests seconded by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) to serve as military chaplains.

— Radio Icengelo

28/07/2025

🕊️ Let us pray for DR Congo 🇨🇩
Let us lift our voices in prayer and cry out for justice ⚖️.
On Sunday, July 27, 2025, more than 34 faithful Catholics lost their lives while worshipping in their Church in Komanda, Ituri Province.
🙏 May their sacrifice not be forgotten, and may peace and justice prevail over violence and darkness.