Zambia Association of Sisterhoods Celebrates Feast of Consecrated Life Amid Jubilee Year of Hope
By Sr. Abigail Mwaka and Sr. Stella Nyirongo, Monze Diocese The Zambia Association of Sisterhoods (ZAS) in Monze Diocese celebrated the 2025 Feast of Consecrated Life with great enthusiasm and style. This feast, which falls annually on February 2nd, coincides with the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. This year’s celebration was particularly significant as it coincided with the Jubilee Year of Hope. During the Holy Mass, Bishop Raphael Mweempwa encouraged the Sisters to embrace hope by living harmoniously and fostering strong relationships within their communities. He further urged them to carry the message of hope wherever they go, serving as a light in their mission. Bishop Mweempwa also expressed deep gratitude for the contributions of consecrated men and women in the diocese, recognizing their work as a profound sign of hope. He highlighted that the presence of all who joined the celebration reflected the shared call to holiness. This joyous occasion served as a reminder of the unity and purpose that consecrated life brings to the Church and the world.
Religious Sisters of the Holy Spirit Celebrate the First Profession of Four Novices
By Sr. Violet Sinakaimbi, Monze Diocese The Congregation of the Religious Sisters of the Holy Spirit joyfully celebrated the first profession of four novices on December 7, 2024. The four newly professed sisters—Grace Phiri, Mary Moondwa, Mary Ngandu, and Constridah Kayuuna—took their vows in a beautiful Mass held at the Charles Lwanga College Chapel in Monze. The ceremony was presided over by Bishop Raphel Mweempwa of Monze Diocese and was attended by family members, friends, and fellow religious members, all of whom gathered to witness this significant occasion. In his homily, Fr. Gregory Mulobela, Rector of Chikuni Mission, expressed deep gratitude to the families of the new sisters for their unwavering support, enabling their daughters to answer the call to religious life. He encouraged the newly professed sisters to remain steadfast in their commitment to Christ, urging them to cultivate a strong prayer life—both personal and communal—as the cornerstone of their spiritual journey. Fr. Mulobela also underscored the importance of community life, noting that it would serve as a vital source of support as the sisters continue in their vocation. He urged the new religious women to embrace the challenges they encountered during their formation, seeing these experiences as opportunities to build resilience and deepen their trust in God’s guidance. This joyful occasion marks a significant step in the lives of the four new Sisters, as they take on a deeper commitment to the religious life and to serving God and His people. Congratulations to the newly professed Sisters: Grace Phiri, Mary Moondwa, Mary Ngandu, and Constridah Kayuuna!