Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major, with the consent of the General Council, appointed the Polish missionary Fr. Krzysztof Rychcik as new Superior of the Vice-Province of Zambia (ZMB). Fr. Rychcik was born on October 31st, 1959 in Turza, Poland, and entered in the Salesian novitiate of Czerwinsk, in Poland, in 1983. Later on he left as a missionary to Zambia, and pronounced his perpetual vows in Lusaka, in 1990. He was ordained a priest in Kazembe on April 26th, 1992. He was first Economer and then Vicar of the Salesian house......
Welcome to Zimbabwe. The land blessed with natural resources and wild life. The country of about 16 million people, all looking happy, peaceful and calm. Southern Rhodesia as it used to be called. Now Zimbabwe, meaning ‘Houses of Stones.’ This country has been declared a state of disaster in rural areas hit by a severe drought, as more than a quarter of the population face food shortages. In this country about 80 % of people are unemployed, despite having about 91% of young people between 15 and 24 who are literate. Among......
Edna from Malawi proudly says that he is achieving a lot in his career. Immediately after completing his studies, he worked for a communication and consultancy company and got a recognition award. Later, he joined ‘Mara-ison Technologies’ and was in the helpdesk IT support in Airtel Call Centre. Currently he is in WORLD BANK, as an IT Support Specialist. Here, he bagged an award in 2014, SPORT AWARD – The Best Young Employee and in 2015 CLIENT SERVICE DELIVARY AWARD. “In everything what I do, the award what I get….it is not......
The First Anniversary of the death of Fr Peter Malec SDB was celebrated on 6th May. We had a beautiful celebration of the Eucharist at Bauleni Church at 09.30 followed by visit to the cemetery. During the Mass many Salesian priests, few Salesian brothers and the novices were present. The presence of Salesian Sisters and the Salesian Cooperators was so encouraging. Some young people from Bauleni were also present. The presence of people from Lufubu was so laudable which showed their love for Fr. Peter Malec, who was their loving shepherd. After the Eucharist......
On the last day of the 8th Provincial Chapter, We celebrated the Provincial Community Day. This is to honor Don Bosco, in the person of the Provincial who leads and guides the province. For the untiring and committed work of the provincial, we gather around him and appreciate his presence in the welfare of the province. Fr. George Chalissery sdb presided over the Holy Eucharist and during the Mass All the Salesian Community offered contribution for the provincial Solidarity fund. All the members of the provincial chapter, the novices and the other......
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......