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Closing Session of Sub-Region Conference of Bishops (Day 1 at Sigelege Beach Resort, Salima)

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During the plenary, amongst other issues, the Bishops resolved that the name of the Association shall be the Association of Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe (ACBC MAZAZI) and to have its Secretariat in Lusaka.

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Here is a pictorial of the closing session of Sub-Region Conference of Bishops (Day 1 at Sigelege Beach Resort, Salima).

By Eric Norman Mkwaira

 

Communications

“Association of Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe (ACBC MAZAZI)”

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The Second Sub-Region Conference of Catholic bishops of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe has resolved to name the association as association of catholic Bishops Conferences of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe – and the acronym as ACBC-MAZAZI.
The plenary has also approved the statutes and operational guidelines of the association and also to incorporate other members outside the sub-region as associates when requested.
President of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi Archbishop George Desmond Tambala is reading the communique.
Archbishop Tambala says the secretariat of the sub-region shall be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
The Archbishop also mentioned that the Critical and technical issues suggested in the presentation will be implemented when the sub-region is fully operational.
The meeting has also resolved that the next meeting will be held in Zimbabwe in the next three years.
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Morning Mass (Day 2 at Sigelege Beach Resort, Salima)

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The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Gweru, Rt. Rev. Rudolf Nyandoro presided over the opening Mass for today’s meeting of bishops from Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The theme of the conference is “The Catholic Bishops of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe Collaborating to Enhance Pastoral Unity, Gospel Proclamation and Solidarity in the Sub-Region Amidst Shared Challenges.”
Here is a pictorial view compiled by Eric Norman Mkwaira
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CATHOLIC BISHOPS MEETING TO FORM A NEW, UNIFIED REGION OF MALAWI, ZAMBIA AND ZIMBABWE

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The president of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), Archbishop George Desmond Tambala has asked the Bishops from the Sub-Region Conference of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe to make sure that a decision is sought on the identity and goals of the grouping.

Archbishop George Desmond Tambala, addressing the delegates during a conference meeting for the sub-region in Salima

Archbishop Tambala made the remarks today, 17th July 2024 in an on-going conference meeting for the sub-region in Salima.
His grace has reminded the Bishops of the past, highlighted the need for progress, and created the stage for a productive discussion on the groupings’ future direction.
His grace also cited that the goal was to keep the conversation going, but COVID and other events (cyclone Freddy) caused delays.
However, he has emphasized the need to move beyond simply talking and to define a clear goal for the group’s activities.
“I would like to stress the conversation continues, but where is this leading to? What’s the goal? What do we want to achieve? Are we just a talking shop? Are we just here for tea or coffee, to chat, share a bit? Do we foresee that maybe now it’s time to take a step and decide who we are?” his grace George Tambala concluded.
In his remarks, president of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC), bishop Paul Horan suggested that one possible outcome of the meetings could be to form a new, unified region for the churches in these three countries.

Bishop Paul Horan, president of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC)

Rt. Rev. Horan believes that the conference might be helpful to work together more closely as churches as the three countries share similar cultures.
This years’ plenary meeting is the second after the association held the first meeting in Lusaka in February 2020.

By Eric Norman Mkwaira

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Morning Mass (Day 1 at Sigelege Beach Resort, Salima)

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The Sub-Region Bishops Conference of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe has started with a morning Mass which was presided over by the Archbishop of Ndola Archdiocese, Most Reverend Benjamini Phiri and all other bishops.
The theme of the conference is “The Catholic Bishops of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe Collaborating to Enhance Pastoral Unity, Gospel Proclamation and Solidarity in the Sub-Region Amidst Shared Challenges.”
Here is a pictorial view compiled by Eric Norman Mkwaira.