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, […]
Following the Call: Sr. Juliana’s Story of Faith and Devotion
From a childhood surrounded by church bells and the influence of devout parents to a life dedicated to service with the Good Shepherd Sisters, Sr. Juliana’s journey is one of faith and purpose. Growing up in a Catholic mission, she admired the devotion of the sisters and found herself drawn to their life of prayer. […]
A Reflection on All Souls’ Day
All Souls Day stirs a mix of emotions within us Catholics. It carries the energies of life and death, the past and the future, memories of love once shared, dreams and hopes once built, gratitude for time spent together, and the tender ache of plans once so carefully made for a future now changed. All […]
A Legacy of Faith
By Sr. Tryness Mulubwa Sr. Geraldine Reakes, a member of the Salesian Sisters (Daughters of Mary Help of Christians), embarked on a life-changing journey from the United Kingdom to Zambia in 1987. As a young sister, she was one of the first missionary sisters dedicated to bringing the Salesian charism and faith to Zambian communities, […]
BISHOP LUNGU CALLS ON RELIGIOUS SISTERS TO RENEW THEIR COMMITMENT TO THEIR VOCATION
By Sr. Getrude Zimba Catholic Diocese of Chipata Bishop George Lungu has called upon religious sisters to reaffirm their commitment to their sacred vocation. Bishop Lungu was speaking during the silver jubilee celebration of Sr. Kennera Ngosa, Sr. Janet Zimba, Sr. Veronica E. Nyoni, and Sr. Brenda Mwanza, as well as the final vows of […]
FOREVER YOURS LORD
BY SR. TRYNESS MULUBWA Three Sisters from the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Salesian Sisters) have pronounced their lifelong commitment to be Christ’s brides eternally until death, marking a significant milestone in their lives. The three Sisters, Sr. Hellen Kalesu, Sr. Fridah Longolongo, and Sr. Christine Mukonde, pledged to continue […]
SR. PRISCILLA MWANZA (DOR) HAILED
The Daughters of the Redeemer have laid to rest Sr. Priscilla Mwanza at Mt. Zion following her passing at the Cancer Disease Hospital in Lusaka on Monday, 30 September 2024. Speaking in his homily during the burial Mass, Very Reverend Fr. Andrew Simpasa SJ, Vicar General of the Lusaka Archdiocese, urged all Christians to be […]
DAUGHTERS OF THE REDEEMER (DOR) TOAST DUAL CELEBRATIONS
The Daughters of the Redeemer (DOR) Sisters had a mutual celebration of the feast of “the Exaltation of the cross” as well as the Silver Jubilee for Sr. Martha Doreen Kaseba on Saturday 14 September in Mt. Zion. The Mass was celebrated by the Very Rev. Fr. Andrew Simpasa SJ, the Vicar General of Archdiocese […]
NOTHING IS TOO LITTLE TO SHARE
“When I have some time free from work, I walk to Shoprite to talk and listen to their stories… By Sr. Martha Chanda The streets of Mansa in Luapula Province are not exempt from the presence of street children. In the vicinity of Shoprite, one can observe numerous children wandering, often hungry and begging for […]
Transforming Lives: The Impact of the Inclusive Family Strengthening Project at Lubwe Mission
Join us in witnessing the incredible work being done by the Sisters of Mercy in the Lubwe Mission as they sow seeds of hope among the vulnerable members of the community. In partnership with stakeholders, they are implementing the Inclusive Family Strengthening Project to improve the livelihoods of those in need.
GOLDEN AND SILVER JUBILEE
By Sr. Tryness Mulubwa The Congregation of the Daughters of the Mary Help of Christian also known as the Salesian Sisters, celebrated the golden and silver Jubilees of three of their Sisters, who have totally dedicated their lives to the Lord by serving the souls of the young people in the missions entrusted to them. […]
Healing in the Heart of Rural Zambia: Sr. Constancia Lungu’s Journey
By Sr. Namasiku Mutonga In the midst of rural Zambia, where the huge green trees meet the clear blue skies, is a humble healthcare facility that has been a beacon of hope for generations. Makunka Mission Rural Health Centre, located in Kazungula District, 58 kilometers away from Livingstone town, is a testament to the tireless […]
MAZZARELLO SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE: STITCH AND SUSTAIN
By Sr. Godelieve Ruvugo Kayobera Mazzarello Skills Training Centre has obtained the TEVETA Fund to train 40 students in Tailoring. Mazzarello Skills Training Centre Administrator Sr. Godelieve Ruvugo Kayobera says in accordance with the 8th National Development Plan and17 Sustainable Development Goals, TEVETA has committed itself to reach out to as many students as possible […]
St Francis Home-Based Care: Breaking the chain and Empowering Communities in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
From Charcoal to Moringa: Restoring Mother Earth in Kaande
The degradation of Mother Earth and the effects of climate change are no longer distant concerns, they are lived realities in communities such as Kaande in the Diocese of Mongu. Once rich with trees, the landscape has been affected by widespread charcoal burning, leaving both environmental and economic challenges for local families. In response to […]
EMBRACING THE ROOTS OF FAITH: FR. GREGORY MULOBELA REFLECTS ON SEDER MEAL AND EASTER TRIDUUM
By Sr. Cleopatra Nakwenda RSC, Monze CNCS Hub Catholic Sisters in Chikuni are deepening their understanding of the Easter season through a Seder meal and reflections on the Easter Triduum led by Fr. Gregory Mulobela SJ, who says the Christian celebration is rooted in the Jewish faith tradition. The Religious Sisters of Charity in Chikuni […]
Rising Beyond Limits: A Story of Hope and Transformation in Chipata
Children living with physical challenges in Chipata are finding renewed hope and opportunity through care, rehabilitation, and education at Leonard Cheshire Home. A life changed overnight Mathias Zulu was once able to walk like any other child. But one night, without warning, everything changed. He began crying and by morning, he could no longer stand. […]
Midwife Safely Delivers Twins After Complicated Labour at Rural Clinic in Kasama
CNCS Staff Reporter, Lubushi, Northern Province A midwife at Lubushi Rural Health Centre in Kasama District has successfully delivered twins after a complicated labour involving breech presentation and cord prolapse. Both babies and the mother are reported to be in stable condition. The 22-year-old mother, Georgina Mpundu of Kapika Village, arrived at the clinic in […]
LITTLE FLOWER MOTHER AND CHILD CLINIC RECORDS FIRST BABY
By CNCS Staff Reporter, Kasama CNCS Hub Little Flower Mother and Child Clinic in Kasama records its first successful baby delivery since it was officially opened to the public on November 29, 2025. Superior General of the Sisters of the Child Jesus (SCJ), Rev. Sr. Elizabeth Mutamba, said the health institution is happy to record […]