MALAWI: ‘Bishop Kanyama, A quiet but always Straight to the Point Man, A great loss to the Conference’ – Bishop Mtumbuka
Catholics and people of goodwill from all walks of life gathered at Likuni Parish on Tuesday, 20th February to pray for the repose of the soul of Bishop Emmanuel Kanyama of Dedza Diocese who passed on Friday, 16 February at his home; Kapiri in Mchinji District.
Speaking during the requiem Mass, the main celebrant Rt. Rev. Martin Anwel Mtumbuka, Bishop of Karonga Diocese and Vice Chairperson of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), described the death of Bishop Kanyama as a great loss to the conference of bishops and the entire Malawi nation.
In his homily, Bishop Mtumbuka said the Late Bishop Kanyama was a gifted man, whose numerous gifts were put at the service of the Church and the nation in various areas.
“I remember Bishop Kanyama as a quiet man, but when he wanted to contribute, he could not mince words. He was always straight to the point which some of us cannot do,” said Bishop Mtumbuka.
He further urged the congregation to commend themselves into the hands of God during this Lenten season condemning the tendency of being preoccupied with daily cares and material things without sparing time to spend with God.
The Vice Chairperson of ECM emphasized the need for Christians to maintain a good relationship with Christ through the Sacrament of Penance and Eucharist during this time of Lent.
Notable figures at the Mass were Vice President of the Republic of Malawi Dr Saulos Claus Chilima and other government officials.
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By Ephraim Nyirenda, Karonga Diocese News
