ZAMBIA: ZEC Gets a New President
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| Archbishop Telephore Mpundu, |
The
Zambia Episcopal Conference (ZEC) has elected archbishop of Lusaka Most Rev.
Telesphore George Mpundu as its new president.
Zambia Episcopal Conference (ZEC) has elected archbishop of Lusaka Most Rev.
Telesphore George Mpundu as its new president.
According
to ZEC secretary general Fr. Cleophas Lungu, Archbishop Mpundu takes over from
Archbishop Ignatius Chama of Kasama Archdiocese and Apostolic Administrator of
Mpika.
to ZEC secretary general Fr. Cleophas Lungu, Archbishop Mpundu takes over from
Archbishop Ignatius Chama of Kasama Archdiocese and Apostolic Administrator of
Mpika.
Archibishop
Mpundu was elected during ZEC plenary meeting which was held at Kapingila house
in Lusaka from July 7, 2014 to July 11, 2014.
Mpundu was elected during ZEC plenary meeting which was held at Kapingila house
in Lusaka from July 7, 2014 to July 11, 2014.
Fr.
Lungu explained that Archbishop Mpundu is coming at the helm of ZEC board as
president for the 3rd time.
Lungu explained that Archbishop Mpundu is coming at the helm of ZEC board as
president for the 3rd time.
He
added that ZEC vice president will now be Rt. Rev. Dr. Alick Banda, bishop of Ndola diocese.
added that ZEC vice president will now be Rt. Rev. Dr. Alick Banda, bishop of Ndola diocese.
Other
ZEC portfolios include Rt. Rev. Raymond Mpezele, Bishop of Livingstone Diocese,
Rt. Rev. George Cosmas Zumaile Lungu, Bishop of Chipata and Rt. Rev. Charles
Kasonde , Bishop of Solwezi.
ZEC portfolios include Rt. Rev. Raymond Mpezele, Bishop of Livingstone Diocese,
Rt. Rev. George Cosmas Zumaile Lungu, Bishop of Chipata and Rt. Rev. Charles
Kasonde , Bishop of Solwezi.
The
alternate member is Most Reverend Ignatius Chama, Archbishop of Kasama and
Apostolic Administrator of Mpika Diocese.
alternate member is Most Reverend Ignatius Chama, Archbishop of Kasama and
Apostolic Administrator of Mpika Diocese.
Archbishop
Mpundu was first elected ZEC President in 1993 when he served for two terms and
left office in 1999. He was elected later in 2002 and served as in that
capacity until 2008.
Mpundu was first elected ZEC President in 1993 when he served for two terms and
left office in 1999. He was elected later in 2002 and served as in that
capacity until 2008.
Source:
Mwenya Mukuka, ZEC
Mwenya Mukuka, ZEC
