The Vice Province of ZMB (Zambian, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Namibia) began its 8th Provincial Chapter at the provincial house in Lusaka –Zambia. The chapter which run from 16th to 19th April 2016, sought to continue the assessment and implementation of the 27th General Chapter (GC27) themed “Witnesses to Gospel Radicalism”. The chapter comprised of 30 members thus 25 delegates with a right to vote and 5 observers. First and Second Day of the Chapter (16 and 17 April) = The first two days of the Provincial Chapter were dedicated to group sharing......
On 25 – 26 April 2017, the Quinquennium was well Organised in ZMB, the vice province of Mary Help of Christians. There were 11 priests present for this Ongoing formation. Fr. Peter Carol SJ was the facilitator. He animated the young priests on the topic of ‘Affectivity.’ Handling emotions in a matured way is a clear sign of growth. Intimacy, the need for the friendship and striking a relationship with complementary sex are the sensitive topics which were discussed and the young priests shared their experiences on all these topics. Fr. Christopher......
The 8th Provincial Chapter of the Vice-Province of Mary Help of Christians, ZMB was declared open by Fr. George Chalissery SDB, the Provincial of ZMB on 16th April 2016, at Provincal House, Chawama, Lusaka . The chapter commenced with the solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by Most. Rev. Bp. Clement Mulenga sdb. The inaugural session proper began at 9.00 am. The Hymn on the Holy Spirit, the Gospel reading and the enthronement of the Sacred Scripture set the right mood of the chapter. The provincial and the moderator welcomed all the members of......
‘Amoris Laetiti’ ( The Joy of Love) is the post-synodal apostolic exhortation by Pope Francis, dated 19 March 2016, and was released on 8 April 2016. Amoris Laetitia is a profound reflection on the reality of family life in contemporary society, and Pope Francis has said the community should read the apostolic exhortation slowly and deliberately. The lengthy document affirms the Church`s teaching that stable families are the building blocks of a healthy society and a place where children learn to love, respect and interact with others. At the same time the text......
I DREAM OF A SALESIAN FAMILY THAT CARRIES THE POOREST IN HER HEART Another dream of mine for the Salesian Family and for the friends of Don Bosco all over the world, as the fruit of this Bicentenary we lived as a year of grace of the Lord, is what was the norm of his life: carrying in one’s heart the poorest, especially children, boys and girls, young people, the most destitute, the most disadvantaged. As I am writing to you, I still have in my eyes and in my heart the......
The PDO office which is newly built was inaugurated at the occasion of the conclusion of the extra-ordinary visitation. Fr. Americo, the regional for Africa-Madagascar was the main celebrant for the blessing of this new construction. He solemnly conducted the blessing ceremony. At the presence of Fr. George Chalissery, the provincial and all the council members, he blessed the building. The Salesians from the neighbouring communities were also present. The Salesian Novices added real colour during the blessing with their singing, accompanied by Bro.Walter with guitar. The Salesian sisters from Lusaka graced......