ZAMBIA: Archbishop Mpundu Asks Catholic Communicators to Bring People to Christ
The Archbishop of Lusaka, His
Grace Telephor Mpundu has asked the Catholic Communicators that they must have an intention of
bringing people to Christ while exercising their duties.
Speaking at
the farewell of the Zambia Episcopal Conference (ZEC) spokesperson and Catholic Media Services
Executive Director Fr Paul Samasumo, Archbishop Mpundu emphasized the need
of Catholic to communicators to communicate the love of God.
the farewell of the Zambia Episcopal Conference (ZEC) spokesperson and Catholic Media Services
Executive Director Fr Paul Samasumo, Archbishop Mpundu emphasized the need
of Catholic to communicators to communicate the love of God.
“Communicate
the Love of God, and Love for one another. As communicators like what we read
from the Gospel of John 1 verse1, Jesus was God’s communication of love for
mankind” he said.
the Love of God, and Love for one another. As communicators like what we read
from the Gospel of John 1 verse1, Jesus was God’s communication of love for
mankind” he said.
Archbishop Mpundu,
who appreciated Fr. Samasumo’s duties especially that of having been a reliable voice for the bishops in
the last 12 years, told him, “You are now going to the Vatican radio, you were at local and regional level, but now continue with the work of Evangelization at the Vatican radio to the whole world.”
who appreciated Fr. Samasumo’s duties especially that of having been a reliable voice for the bishops in
the last 12 years, told him, “You are now going to the Vatican radio, you were at local and regional level, but now continue with the work of Evangelization at the Vatican radio to the whole world.”
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The Secretary General of ZEC, Fr. Cleophas Lungu also thanked Fr
Samasumo for his contribution to the Catholic Church in Zambia.
Samasumo for his contribution to the Catholic Church in Zambia.
Also speaking at the event the National Pastoral Coordinator of ZEC, Fr. Justin Matepa said that the Conference
has benefited a lot from the expertise, knowledge and wisdom of Fr. Samasumo.
has benefited a lot from the expertise, knowledge and wisdom of Fr. Samasumo.
“Fr. Samasumo, was
not only offering spiritual guidance as a priest, he helped ZEC in the
formulation of Pastoral Letters and connecting ZEC on behalf of the bishops
with other civic organizations as well,” he said.
not only offering spiritual guidance as a priest, he helped ZEC in the
formulation of Pastoral Letters and connecting ZEC on behalf of the bishops
with other civic organizations as well,” he said.
And in his
remarks, Fr. Paul Samasumo thanked the Bishops, especially Bishop Raymond
Mpezele, the Bishop of Livingstone diocese, (where Fr Samasumo is coming from), for allowing him to get specialized in Media Studies. “Working for
ZEC has been my longest Apostolate for which I am so grateful,” he said.
remarks, Fr. Paul Samasumo thanked the Bishops, especially Bishop Raymond
Mpezele, the Bishop of Livingstone diocese, (where Fr Samasumo is coming from), for allowing him to get specialized in Media Studies. “Working for
ZEC has been my longest Apostolate for which I am so grateful,” he said.
In
attendance at the farewell meal was the Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia and Malawi
Archbishop Julio Murat, Catholic Media Services in coming executive Director
Fr. Winfield Kunda and Council of Churches in Zambia General Secretary and
Oasis Forum Chairperson Reverend Susanne Matale, Non-governmental Organization
Coordinating Council Chairperson Mrs. Beatrice Grillo.
attendance at the farewell meal was the Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia and Malawi
Archbishop Julio Murat, Catholic Media Services in coming executive Director
Fr. Winfield Kunda and Council of Churches in Zambia General Secretary and
Oasis Forum Chairperson Reverend Susanne Matale, Non-governmental Organization
Coordinating Council Chairperson Mrs. Beatrice Grillo.
Source: ZEC Communications Office
