MALAWI: Archbishop Ziyaye Commissions over 70 lay Catholics to prepare for AMECEA summit
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The
Archbishop of Lilongwe, in Malawi, His Grace Tarcisio Ziyaye on Sunday 16th
March, commissioned more than 75 Lay Catholics from the Archdiocese of Lilongwe
to help in the preparation of AMECEA summit.
Archbishop of Lilongwe, in Malawi, His Grace Tarcisio Ziyaye on Sunday 16th
March, commissioned more than 75 Lay Catholics from the Archdiocese of Lilongwe
to help in the preparation of AMECEA summit.
Speaking at
the meeting of the Lay faithful who have been nominated from their respective
parishes on account of their various expertise and gifts, Archbishop Ziyaye, who
is also the Chairman of AMECEA, expressed content by the overwhelming response
evidenced by the large number present. “Although the notices were sent late,
but your coming in large numbers confirms your love for the church, and this
gives me great confidence that the AMECEA meeting will be a success.” said
Ziyaye.
the meeting of the Lay faithful who have been nominated from their respective
parishes on account of their various expertise and gifts, Archbishop Ziyaye, who
is also the Chairman of AMECEA, expressed content by the overwhelming response
evidenced by the large number present. “Although the notices were sent late,
but your coming in large numbers confirms your love for the church, and this
gives me great confidence that the AMECEA meeting will be a success.” said
Ziyaye.
He further
assured the members present that “Hard work in the church is the perfection of
our being, as such the time that you continue to dedicate to church activities
is not in vain, you will be rewarded.”
assured the members present that “Hard work in the church is the perfection of
our being, as such the time that you continue to dedicate to church activities
is not in vain, you will be rewarded.”
The newly
commissioned Lay Catholics will join more than 20 others who have been actively
involved in the preliminary preparation of the AMECEA summit since 2012
especially regarding fundraising and publicity.
commissioned Lay Catholics will join more than 20 others who have been actively
involved in the preliminary preparation of the AMECEA summit since 2012
especially regarding fundraising and publicity.
Those newly
commissioned have been placed in various subcommittees which include food,
publicity, accommodation, security, health and protocol.
commissioned have been placed in various subcommittees which include food,
publicity, accommodation, security, health and protocol.
In his
earlier communication to the laity through a circular letter, Archbishop Ziyaye
also called on those willing to work as volunteers to register with his office
since the huge numbers of delegates will need different types of assistance.
earlier communication to the laity through a circular letter, Archbishop Ziyaye
also called on those willing to work as volunteers to register with his office
since the huge numbers of delegates will need different types of assistance.
The meeting,
chaired by Mr. Peter Kulemeka who is the national organizing committee
chairperson, was also briefed on the status of preparations this far and the
status of funds that were raised.
chaired by Mr. Peter Kulemeka who is the national organizing committee
chairperson, was also briefed on the status of preparations this far and the
status of funds that were raised.
It also
learnt that on 26th April, 2014, there will be renewal of wedding vows by three
couples as part of fundraising activities. There will be a Eucharistic
celebration at St. Patrick’s Parish in Area 18, followed by a reception at
Bingu International Conference Centre.
learnt that on 26th April, 2014, there will be renewal of wedding vows by three
couples as part of fundraising activities. There will be a Eucharistic
celebration at St. Patrick’s Parish in Area 18, followed by a reception at
Bingu International Conference Centre.
The AMECEA summit
which will attract over 300 delegates including Cardinals, Archbishops and
Bishops from the AMECEA region will be held in Malawi from 14th to 26th July,
2014 in Lilongwe.
which will attract over 300 delegates including Cardinals, Archbishops and
Bishops from the AMECEA region will be held in Malawi from 14th to 26th July,
2014 in Lilongwe.
SOURCE: ECM Communications Office
