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| Fr. Joseph Kimu |
The Director of Radio Maria Malawi, Fr. Joseph Kimu attended the International Congress of all Radio Maria Stations in the world which took place in Italy describing it as a crucial moment of learning from each other as far as evangelization and promotion of the socio-economic development is concerned.
The meeting which was also attended by other eighty delegates from other countries aimed at evaluating how Radio Maria stations have performed in the past three years and plan for the next three years.
Those in attendance were also encouraged to start more Radio Maria Stations in Africa and Asia, to open a new web-radio in the Arabic language, to maintain the special Marian identity of Radio Maria and to motivate many listeners to help Radio Maria Stations in their ordinary running,” he said.
According to Fr. Kimu, by listening to how other Radio Maria Stations in the world are performing, Christians in Malawians should expect more good things in the future. He said they learnt a lot for the growth of Radio Maria Malawi and as such there will be new and interesting programs that will help the Malawian listeners to deepen their faith and especially appreciate the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
Fr. Kimu encouraged Malawian faithful and people of goodwill to take ownership of Radio Maria Malawi and support it at all times since it is not a commercial radio station and relies on well-wishers.
“Many reports from Radio Maria Station in Africa revealed that their listeners generously support the ordinary running of their Radio Stations. In Malawi, quite a good number of listeners do so, but they could do even better,” he said.
The jubilee year of mercy which starts from 8thDecember 2015 to 20th November 2016 which Pope Francis proclaimed also featured high during our discussions. We shared how we shall, as Radio Maria Stations in our countries motivate people to live fully the forthcoming Holy Year of Mercy,” said Fr. Kimu.
He said during the meeting, delegates also elected a new President of World Family of Radio Maria and a new board of Director was instituted.
By Prince Henderson, ECM Communications Officer
