By Sandra Kunda The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has commended the government for its progressive policies in education. Speaking at a conference attended by Catholic school leaders, at Kapingila guest house in Lusaka today ,Rt. Rev Bishop Patrick Chisanga of Mansa Diocese who is also Bishop Director for Catholic Education and Culture, praised … [Read more…]
Mansa, Zambia – 11/02/25 The Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary in Mansa Diocese joined the universal Church in praying for the sick on the Optional Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, The celebration emphasized care, compassion, and hope for those suffering from illness, in line with the Church’s mission to support the vulnerable. The … [Read more…]
On the feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Sunday 31st December 2023, Bishop Chisanga erected Kabanga Centre of St. John’s Parish in Samfya to a status of Sub Parish under the Patronage of the Holy Family of Nazareth. The Bishop has since appointed Fr. Costantino Mulenga as the First Parish … [Read more…]
During the Diocesan celebration of the 2023 Diocesan Pastoral Theme of Care and Protection of Mother Earth on Saturday, 14th October 2023, at Spaita Centre in Mansa Bishop Patrick Chisanga said selfish individuals have been looting minerals and other natural resources leaving the province in poverty. He has since called on relevant authorities to ensure … [Read more…]
On Sunday, 10th September 2023, members of the St. Thomas Aquinas Lay Group of Cathedral Parish together with the Cathedral Administrator, Fr. James Chisanga, made a presentation on the theological meaning of caring for Mother Earth. The presentation fell within the celebration of the Season of Creation which runs from 1st September to 4th October … [Read more…]
Mansa Diocesan Vicar General, Very Rev. Fr. Felix Mwelwa Chifumbe, has urged women of the Catholic Church to be proactive in ensuring that the local church is self-sustaining. Speaking when he presided over the Holy Mass to mark the closure of the 2023 Diocesan Women Rally held at St. Charles Lwanga Minor Seminary – BAHATI … [Read more…]
He takes over from Fr. Kabaso Patrick who will be going for a short study break in Kenya
Bishop of Mansa, Rt. Rev. Patrick Chisanga, yesterday graced the celebration of the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul for Nchelenge and Kashikishi Parishes in Kashikishi. The solemnity falls on 29th June but was anticipated for Pastoral Reasons. Nchelenge Parish has St. Peter as its Patron Saint while Kashikishi has St. Paul. During the celebration … [Read more…]