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| Most Rev Thomas Msusa |
Catholic Media houses in Malawi have been applauded for their contribution which led to the success of the fund raising event of Kachebele Major seminary held at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) on 24 April 2015.
Speaking at the Fund raising event, the Chairman for the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), His Grace Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of Blantyre Archdiocese commended the roles played by the catholic Media by running free adverts for the event which led to the large turnout in the event; and above all for the free air time broadcasting the event during the fundraising day.
The commended Catholic media houses include Radio Maria, Radio Tigabane, Tuntufye Radio and Luntha Television.
Archbishop Msusa also commended the roles played by the Catholic laity in Malawi not only in the fundraising events but in supporting other church activities as well through their various initiatives which are well organized and patronized at the same time.
Archbishop Msusa recalled the success of the 18th AMECEA Plenary held in Malawi last year which was basically their contribution. He said Malawi managed to host a successful and historical AMECEA Plenary last year because there was proper collaboration between all stakeholders including the laity hence a challenge for a continued support to the Church-more particularly during this year’s Platinum Jubilee for Kachebele Seminary. “On behalf of my fellow Bishops and indeed on my own behalf, I would like to thank you all for supporting the Church in various ways,” he said.
Speaking at the same function, His Lordship Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of Karonga diocese and also Chairman for Seminaries at the Episcopal Conference of Malawi said Kachebere Major Seminary which is also known as St. Anthony Seminary is facing numerous challenges ranging from renovations to the school’s structures and seminarian’s welfare among others.
Bishop Mtumbuka, however warned the Seminarians of not taking for granted every single assistance that the Church through it laity renders to the Seminary.
“I would like to warn you Seminarians never take the support from the faithful and people of goodwill for granted. It’s high time you become serious with your vocation. The laity out there would not want to have priests who are irresponsible when you finish up your studies,” Bishop Mtumbuka sounded the warning to a representative of Seminarians who witnessed the dinner and dance event.
Present at the event was the Vice President of Malawi, Hon Saulos Chilima and all the Catholic Bishops of Malawi.
By Prince Henderson, ECM Communications Officer