Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lusaka, Zambia, His Grace Dr. Alick Banda has urged the faithful to support one another for the betterment of the church.
Speaking on Saturday, 05th April 2025, during a fundraising event which was organized by the Friends of the Association for Diocesan Catholic Clergy of Lilongwe (ADCCOL) at St. Ignatius Parish Area 30 in Lilongwe, His Grace emphasized the vital role of local believers, in sustaining the church’s future.
“The future of any local church lies in the hands of its people, especially the faithful. As a local church, we have no other choice but to take up the challenge ourselves. No one will develop our church if we do not take responsibility,” he stated.
Archbishop Desmond Tambala of the Lilongwe Archdiocese commended the faithful for the contributions and support they have made towards building a retirement home and infirmary for elderly and sick priests at Likuni parish.
In her remarks, Chairperson of the organizing committee, Edna Phiri expressed gratitude to well-wishers and the faithful for their generous contributions toward the initiative.
“The support we have received from well-wishers and the faithful has been overwhelming, and we do not take it for granted,” she said.
Phiri assured that, under the guidance of Archbishop George Desmond Tambala, the committee would ensure that the funds collected are used effectively.
“We will report back to the faithful on how their contributions have been utilized,” she affirmed.
According to Phiri, this marks the first phase of the project, and the committee will continue seeking support from well-wishers to advance the initiative. 
By Monica Chinyama
