EMPOWERED TO SERVE: KALUNDU STUDY CENTRE CELEBRATES FORMATION AND LEADERSHIP GRADUATION OF 12 SISTERS ACROSS AFRICA
Kalundu Study Centre in Lusaka recently celebrated the graduation of twelve Sisters who successfully completed the Formation and Leadership course during its 44th annual ceremony.
Mass was celebrated by Fr. Leonard Namuvumba, who reminded the sisters of their mission to serve with love, peace, and hope.
Drawing inspiration from the graduation theme: “Transformed by Christ, Your Love, Lord, Impels Us to Go and Bear Witness,” Fr. Namuvumba encouraged the graduating sisters to carry this transformation forward as they leave the center and step into their new roles within their congregations and communities.
Go and bear witness of his love, of his peace, and of his goodness.
Fr. Namuvumba.
He encouraged the Sisters that wherever they go, they should be signs of life, signs of God and signs of transformation.
Fr. Namvumba pointed out to the Sisters that they were now “pilgrims of hope,” called to serve with greater peace, generosity, and dedication.
Our payer for our Sisters who are graduating today is that your generosity, and your kindness will stand greatly to your Christ and to your credit in the sight of God. And the Gospel simply says the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. And so the Lord sends hope.
Fr. Namvumba.
Acknowledging the challenges the Sisters may encounter, Fr. Namuvumba urged the sisters to remain steadfast in their commitment.
Be joyful in all situations and do not let your life become a procession to the grave.
Fr. Namvumba.
And Sr. Clare Moomba, guest of honor and the Regional Leader for the Religious Sisters of Charity commended Kalundu Study Centre for training Sisters and for offering ongoing formation and capacity building to religious women in various stages of formation and leadership.
She said that for nearly half a century, the institution has continued to exert a lot of influence in religious congregations in Zambia and across Africa through commitment and hard work.
I am pleased to say that Kalundu Study Centre is our source of pride because the institution has continued to grow from strength to strength despite the many challenges. It is in these many challenges that the institution works to discover opportunities for growth.
Sr. Clare.
She further encouraged the graduates to embody their training as ambassadors of hope, love, and transformative leadership.
And the student leader for the graduating students Sr. Yvonne Mulenga, thanked Kalundu administration and staff for their dedication and support for creating a conducive environment for the students.
We truly treasure the memories shared with profound gratitude. During various occasions, trips and circumstances in health, sickness, joys, and sorrows, you stood by us. When we encountered challenges like load shedding, water problems, and internet, you quickly came in and provided alternatives.
Sr. Yvonne.
She encouraged her fellow graduates that as they return to their communities they should embody the values they had embraced at Kalundu: leadership, resilience, humility, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
The twelve Sisters who graduated at Kalundu Study Centre come from four different countries across Africa and these are:
- Sr. Agatha Nakazwe, Sr. Emma Chikasu, Sr. Evelyn Mubanga, Sr. Yvonne Mulenga,
- Sr. Evelyn Kunda, Sr. Agness Chanda Mulenga, and Sr. Milly Sialusunga – Zambians.
- Sr. Maria Chimika Nkhowani and Sr. Catherine Mafuta – Malawians.
- Sr. Marie Louise Munambabi, and Sr. Haushiku Annarosa Namutenya – Namibians,
- Sr. Genevie Dolo of the Diocese of Cape Palmas from Liberia.
