By Mwenya Mukuka
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| Most Rev. Alick Banda, Archbishop of Lusaka Zambia |
On the occasion to mark 50thanniversary of the Daughters OfTheRedeemer,ZambiaConferenceofCatholicBishops(ZCCB),has deeplyappreciatedthe spirit of collaborationthe local Congregation has put intheprovisionofhealthservices,qualityeducationandpastoralcarefor the people of God.
The ZCCB President Rt. Rev. George Lungu observed that since its foundation, the Congregation hasmanagedtolive its charism of being ‘mothers’ to the people through the various ministries they are doing.
“As a Conference we appreciatethevariousapostolatesthrough which the CongregationhasallowedtheLord'sgoodness topermeate'theLocalChurch.With exultant joy, wejoinyouincelebratingthe50yearsofyourcommittedand valuableserviceinthispart oftheglobe,” he said.
“Weconsideryouto be,notonlyauniquebutalso,apreciousgiftfromtheLord.Youhavetrulybeen signs of God's tender love towards the human race anda particularwitness of themysteryofthe Church,Virgin,Bride andMother,” the ZCCB President added.
He further said that over thespan ofyears of existence, the local Congregation hashaditsfairshareofchallenges. Nonetheless,the celebrationofthisGoldenJubileeis acleartestimonythat theLordhasalways beenclose to the institute.
“Indeed,hehasbeenyour faithful companionanda Redeemerasyouwalkedthroughthevalleyoftearsand climbedthehighlandsofexuberance.Rest assuredthatGodwillcontinueto walk withyouuntilyoureachthePromised Land,” he added.
And in congratulating the Sisters during the Eucharistic celebration on 30thNovember, Archbishop of Lusaka Most Rev. Dr. Alick Banda assured the Congregation of God's faithfulness and protection. He urged them to continue being a medium of God’s blessing.
The Daughters Of The Redeemer is a local congregation of Religious women founded by then Archbishop of Lusaka now laicized Emmanuel Milingo.
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