The Auxiliary bishop of the catholic archdiocese of Lilongwe His Lordship Vincent Fredrick Mwakhwawa say the Golden jubilee and Final profession of daughters of Marie Theresa formally known as Teresian Sisters is a clear indication that God is using human beings to build his kingdom in the Society.
During the Eucharistic Celebration of the Golden Jubilee, Silver Jubilee, and Final Profession at Mlare Parish, Bishop Mwakhwawa emphasized the commitment of the sisters who have served for 50 and 25 years.
His lordship stressed the need for the clergy and religious to pray for the laity, saying, “The clergy and religious are called to leave everything to serve the Lord; therefore, it’s our obligation to pray for the laity.”
Laity Chairperson in the archdiocese of Lilongwe Patrick Liphava expressed gratitude, noting that the celebrations demonstrate the vibrancy of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe.
He commended the sisters for their service in schools, hospitals, and other Catholic institutions, saying, “Let me commend these sisters for their overwhelming support to the church.”
Sister Theresa Mlenga, celebrating her Silver Jubilee, expressed joy at reaching 25 years of service and urged aspiring sisters to remain focused, saying, “To those aspiring to become sisters, let me urge them to stay focused, as the one we are serving is faithful.”
By Peter Dumayo.