SR. PRISCILLA MWANZA (DOR) HAILED
The Daughters of the Redeemer gathered in Mt. Zion on Thursday, 3 October,2024 put to rest Sr. Priscilla Mwanza who passed on Monday, 30 September,2024, at the Cancer Disease Hospital in Lusaka.
Speaking when he delivered his homily, Very Reverend Fr. Andrew Simpasa SJ Vicar General for Lusaka Archdiocese urged all Christians to be energized with the spirit of our Lord Jesus and be at the service of God and others.
This fragile life of ours must be disposed at the service of others. Let our Lord Jesus Christ be at the center of our lives so that we use our talents for the service of God and the gospel.
Fr. Simpasa.
He encouraged the Christians to put their trust in Jesus who is the resurrection and the life.
“The mystery is that Jesus is the owner of time and space. Whoever believes in Jesus Christ has eternal life.
Fr. Simpasa.
And when giving their tributes, Sr. Odilia Chilombo one of the companions in formation described Sr. Priscilla as prayerful, dependable, respectful and a light hearted friend who valued the opinions and boundaries of others.
You stood firm in your Faith through community prayer, Charismatic prayers and devotion to Our lady of Kibeho. You showed us that the best stories are told through raw, unfiltered realities. No matter the circumstances, you gave yourself fully and whole heartedly.
Sr. Odilia.
Dr. Gracilia Mukumba, a Charismatic member honoured Sr. Priscilla as a companion in the work of evangelisation in the Parish missions and a mentor who helped the group to grow spiritually.
Dr. also appreciated the Daughters of the Redeemer for pouring their love and care to Sr. Priscilla when she was being nursed.
In addition, Reverend Fr. Steve Likucha, a representative from Malawi praised Sr. Priscilla for her motherly heart and example of total commitment to the church in her apostolate when she served in Zomba Diocese in Malawi.
She interacted very well with everybody and was ever present for the church and Jesus’ mission. She was very loving, supportive and generous to all of us at the Bishops’ office.
Fr. Steve.
Fr. Leonard Namuhumba, the Secretary for Education of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB), described Sr. Priscilla during the vigil mass as a Sister who did small simple acts with love and commitment.
Sr. Priscilla Mwanza was born on 4th April, 1958 and was put to rest at the Flower Garden of Jesus the Redeemer burial site in Mt. Zion.
