15/07/2025
THE BISHOPS CONVENE FOR THEIR PLANERY
LUSAKA, Zambia – Today, 15 July 2025, Catholic Bishops from all the dioceses across Zambia began their week-long plenary meeting at the Catholic Secretariat in Lusaka. The gathering will see our Shepherds deliberate on key pastoral activities the Church is engaged in and address some social issues affecting the people in the country.
The inaugural Mass, a solemn start to the plenary, was graced by the presence of the Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia and Malawi, His Excellency Archbishop Gian Luca Perici. In his homily, Archbishop Perici highlighted the virtues of humility, service, and simplicity, emphasising that genuine leadership and authority are best shown through dedicated service to others.
The opening of the plenary was also marked by heartfelt celebrations. The bishops took a moment to honour Bishop Edwin Mulandu of Mpika Diocese, on the occasion of his birthday. They extended warm wishes for God's blessings, good health, and a long life, culminating in the sharing of a celebratory cake in his honour.
Adding to the joyful atmosphere, the bishops also celebrated the second episcopal anniversary of His Excellency Archbishop Gian Luca Perici. They extended their best wishes to the Archbishop as he continues his important ministry as the Apostolic Nuncio in both Zambia and Malawi.
The plenary meeting concludes on Saturday, 19 July 2025.
Fr. Arthur Ntembula ✍️
ZCCB Communications Office
