Month: August 2013 Page 2 of 4
Our next FENZA Conference will take place on Saturday 7th September 2013.
Venue: Faith and Encounter Centre (FENZA), Bauleni near Mathia Mulumba Catholic Church or Yatsani Radio.
Time: 14:00 to 17:00 hours
Theme: Slaves! They are still among us!
Slavery or enslavement is not just something of the past! Today, millions of men, women and children are trapped in slavery, around the world, including in Zambia. Yes! Around us, many of our brothers, sisters and children are victims of modern forms of slavery such as: Human Trafficking, Forced Labour, Child Labour, Early and Forced Marriage. The victims are innumerable! The facts are shocking! But the good news is: some people are already working with the victims to stop these new forms of slavery. There is still more to be done to fight and stop modern slavery. Come and get the facts! Let’s us debate the issues and solutions to this human plight. Come and be part of an antislavery campaign. “I am a human being and I am no stranger to anything affecting humanity. I am a human being and injustice towards other people makes me heartsick. I am a human being and oppression offends my nature. I am a human being and cruelty towards such a great number of my fellow human beings inspires me with nothing but horror.” (Cardinal Lavigerie, Founder of the Missionaries of Africa) The panellists are activists and victims of modern slavery. We have also invited several of them to be with us. Your presence and contribution will help in “breaking the chains”. We hope to see you on Saturday 7th September 2013. The FENZA Team
Father Johan Heuves (30-4-1930) died this morning at 09.30 (17-8-1913) at the age of 83 after a long sickness.
He was a missionary in Malawi, came back home for health reasons (Parkinson), he then worked for two years in the Parish of Lage Mierde in the Netherlands, and then left for St. Charles, Heythuysen, where he lived for 11 years till his death.
On Thursday afternoon 22-8-2013 at 14.30 hours, we will celebrate the Mass of thanksgiving for his life, followed by burial on our M.Afr Cemetery at Heythuysen, St Charles.
Wim Wouters, M.Afr, Sector Superior
25/04/1960 Learning the language; Katete CELA, D. Mzuzu Malawi
13/10/1962 Curate in Nkhamenya, D. Mzuzu
08/09/1963 Curate in Deep Bay (= Chirumba)
09/01/1965 Diocesan Bursar in Mzuzu
30/06/1967 Director Junior Seminary in Rumphi
05/07/1971 Curate in Mzimba
01/01/1973 Diocesan Bursar in Mzuzu, Katoto
01/01/1975 Curate in Katete, D. Mzuzu Malawi
01/01/1976 Diocesan Bursar in Mzuzu, Katoto
28/02/1979 Session-Retreat in Jérusalem
01/01/1980 Regional Councillor
01/01/1982 Curate in Katete, D. Mzuzu Malawi
01/01/1984 Diocesan Bursar ad interim in Mzuzu, Katoto
01/01/1985 Bursar: Junior Seminary Rumphi, D. Mzuzu Malawi
01/12/1988 Lilongwe, Regional House Malawi
22/04/1990 Chaplain Expatriates Msamba, D. Lilongwe Malawi
10/11/1992 Chaplain Expatriates Lilongwe, Regional House Malawi
30/08/1999 Back to the Province Vaassen in the Netherlands
01/12/2000 Ministry Lage Mierde in the Netherlands
01/09/2002 Residence Heythuysen
17-08-2013 In the hands of the Lord, Heythuysen in the Netherlands
Lundazi Catholic Parish Priest Viatuer Banyangandora (centre) with other clergymen during the celebration of 75 years of the existence of Msupadzi Catholic Church in Chipata on Saturday.
Picture by ZANIS – Daily Mail, Monday, August 19, 2013
On the left, behind Father Banyangandora, is our confrere Joseph McMenamin, M.Afr.
Catholic Priests led by St Mary’s Junior Seminary Rector Father Osric Banda dancing to the Tanksgiving song during 75 years golden jubilee of Msupadzi Catholic Chruch in Chipata on Saturday.
Picture by Chikondi Phiri – Daily Mail, Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Forth from the right, on the queue, is our confrere Father Jean-Luc Gouiller, M.Afr
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, August 23 of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade. That date was chosen by the UNESCO Executive Board’s adoption of resolution 29 C/40 at its 29th session. Circular CL/3494 of July 29, 1998 from the Director-General invited Ministers of Culture to promote the day. The date is significant because, during the night of August 22 to August 23, 1791 on the island of Saint Domingue (now known as Haiti), an uprising began which set forth events which were a major factor in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
UNESCO Member States organize events every year on that date, inviting participation from young people, educators, artists and intellectuals. As part of the goals of the intercultural UNESCO project, “The Slave Route”, it is an opportunity for collective recognition and focus on the “historic causes, the methods and the consequences” of slavery. Additionally, it sets the stage for analysis and dialogue of the interactions which gave rise to the transatlantic trade in human beings between Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Caribbean.
The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition was first celebrated in a number of countries, in particular in Haiti (23 August 1998) and Senegal (23 August 1999). A number of cultural events and debates were organized. In 2001 the Mulhouse Textile Museum in France conducted a fabric workshop entitled “Indiennes de Traite” (a type of calico) used as currency in trade for Africans. The International Slavery Museum opened its doors on August 23, 2007 in Liverpool where Slavery Remembrance Day events have been conducted since 2004.
Source: Wikipedia
Dear Fr Udelhoven,
Two years ago (almost to the day!) you put me in touch with Fr Richard at the archives of the White Fathers in Rome. I was researching an incident that occurred on Chilubi Island in March 1959. Fr Richards was able to send me several documents which were exactly what I needed to enable me to progress, and now finish my researches on this event.
I have sent a copy of my text to Fr Richard, and I now enclose a copy for you since you are the “man on the spot”, so to speak!
Perhaps it may find a place in your archives.
With best wishes,
Yours sincerely, Neil Morris
With the permission of the author: FULL TEXT
Note: following the incident of Chilubi Island, on the 4th December 1959, Her Majesty the Queen had been graciously pleased to approve the award of the George Medal to the Rev. Father Augustin Boumier of the Santa Maria Mission, Chilubi Island.
Note 2: Father Augustin Boumier died at Chilubula in Zambia on the 4th December 1970 at the age of 63. He was from Angers, France.
Times
of Zambia Newspaper August 14, 2013
By Kaiko Namusa
DEFENCE Minister Geoffrey Mwamba has pledged K110, 000 towards helping the Kabwata Catholic Church women’s group to continue uplifting the living standards of vulnerable groups.
Mr Mwamba said the Kabwata Catholic Women’s League from the Good Shepherd congregation had continued in its endeavours of assisting the less privileged and had, among other projects, assisted the Saint Lawrence Home of Hope. He said the projects being embarked on by the church group required support for them to be fulfilled, hence his decision to contribute to the effort.
Mr Mwamba, who was accompanied by his wife, Chama, joined the women after attending church service for a luncheon where he pledged the financial support, saying that assisting vulnerable groups was Government’s vision. He implored the church to ensure they lived according to the call by Pope Francis to be committed to the call of charity, works and loyalty.
Mr Mwamba said days of relying on handouts by the church were gone and it was up to the church to embark on various fundraising ventures to raise money for their projects. He said with close cooperation with various stakeholders, the women’s group would efficiently and effectively implement their projects.
Parish Priest, Adelarde Munishi, assured that the funds raised from the event would be used for the intended purpose. Father Munishi said it was important for the women’s group to fulfill its objective of helping the vulnerable in society.
Note: the value of 100, 000 kwacha is about 18,500 $
Today at 17 hours, from Ethiopia, Bonaventure Mashata sent us a message telling us that the mother of Father Belete Fanta Lemma has passed away 45 days after the death of his father. This is sad news indeed!
We can imagine how difficult it might be for our beloved friend Belete. Let us pray for him, for his mother and father and the entire family.
Updates, 31st August 2013
Dear confreres,
Indeed I have lost both parents in a very short period of time. I have nothing to say but to accept the reality of life and thank God for the gift of my parents. They were everything for me but now I have nothing except Jesus Christ. My father died at the end of June on the 29th at the age of 96. My mother died on the 16th of August at the age of 84 after being sick for only two days. During the funeral of my father, her beloved husband, she was praying to God to be reunited with her husband. Her prayer was fulfilled after fifty days. They were married for 68 years. I am sure that now she is happy with her husband and with the Lord.
Dear Confreres, thank you very much for your encouragement and prayer. Please continue to pray for me and my family members.
May God bless you.
Your’s Belete
Our confrere Timothée Bationo, Sector Superior in Mozambique, went to pay a visit to Pierre Lukusa in Brazil. It coincided with the JMJ in Rio de Janeiro where Timothée met other Missionaries of Africa: Willy Ngumbi, Bishop of Kindu in DRCongo and Francisco J. Silota, Bishop of Chimoio in Mozambique. Note that Jan De Groef, Bishop of Bethlehem in South Africa was also at the JMJ.
Timothée was pleased to meet Pierre who will be completing his training at “Fazenda d´Esperança” for one more and final year. In his two weeks journey, Timothée participated in some events led by the Pope: visit and blessing of an hospital, visit to the slum “favela”, way of the Cross, vigil and sending mass. He also met the group of Gen Rosso-Focolari composed of about 200 youth. They performed a show with songs and plays emphasising the idea that the youth can be strong without violence. Peace, love and unity are great tools for evangelisation. The show was presented to Pope Francis during a night vigil.
In his simplicity, Pope Francis touched the hearts of more than 3 million people at the Copacabana beach. His final message is to affirm that Christians should “go without fear proclaiming the Gospel”.
Timothée will remember this exceptional experience for ever and wish to thank everyone who helped him to make this trip to Brazil possible.
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- Pierre Lukusa
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- Pierre Lukusa, Francisco J. Silota, Willy Ngumbi and Timothée Bationo