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Newsletter of the Southern Africa Province

November 2012, No 13 Inside St. Lawrence church: painting of the risen Christ made by Michael Kapalamula from who was trained by Claude Boucher

Editorial

Today’s edition of the Motomoto Echo comes with news, news, and more news!

Just as the month of November dawns with the Solemnity of All Saints, a feast to remember and to live according to our Christian calling, so does this particular November edition come with news to remember and to live out our mission meaningfully.

We remember our beloved confreres and family who shared with us life and vocation.

Remembering them brings out the importance of the introduction of Small Christian Communities (Kalilombe), the beginnings of Christianity in Mzuzu and Lilongwe dioceses

(Joseph and Georges-Albert); the birth of Catholicism in Bembaland through Motomoto himself, Joseph Dupont.

While such memories have life in themselves, this edition of our newsletter also emphasizes our current experience in ministry; as we open new parishes; graduate in academic studies; meet challenges in today’s African parishes; celebrate initial formation of future missionaries; and indeed, in the honor granted to Lalonda for works of mercy in

Zambia. In doing so this issue radiates an active life going on in the Province and beyond. The Universal Church has invited us to deepen this life through the celebration of the Year of Faith as our “opportunity to usher the whole Church into a time of particular reflection and rediscovery of the faith.” Alongside this universal celebration is also the challenge th posed to us by the 125 Anniversary of the Antislavery Campaign of Cardinal Charles

Lavigerie. As we read through this newsletter let us all get in touch with that personal call to remember our past but also to live life positively while denouncing today’s evils. I end by urging all the confreres in the sectors of our province to send in information about your missionary activities. It is through your shared activities that we will

continue to remember and live out our faith stories with

confidence and trust.

Happy reading to you all and God bless.

Christopher Chileshe Solemnity of All Saints - 2012

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New Parish in Lusaka

Come to have life abundantly It is under this motto that the new Parish of St. Lawrence opened the celebration of its dedication on the 16th September 2012. Even though the new church is quite impressive in size, the celebration took place outside under a most welcome fresh wind. The Archbishop Telesphore George Mpundu officiated mass. St. Lawrence grew from Kabwata Parish where we also have confreres. Both places are separated by only few kilometres. Various lay groups and movements are very active together with 18 small Christian communities located in Misisi and Kamwala South. Other activities include a maize mill, a car park, block making, computer centre, carpentry, basic school and Home of Hope Centre for street children. Brief historical events: September 1997: first blocks of classrooms – Community School. November 25, 1998: official acquisition of the land. 1998: beginning of Home of Hope by the Catholic

Women’s League.

1999: development of the Special Needs Centre.

2000: construction of the Multipurpose Hall. 2004: beginning of Catechetical instruction. 2005: construction of the priest’s house and first celebration of the first communion and children’s baptisms. 2007: construction of the research Clinic and computer Centre.

November 2009: beginning of the construction of the actual church.

March 2010: arrival of Theresians Sisters. June 12, 2011: opening and blessing of the church by His Eminence Medardo Cardinal J. Mazombwe. January 15, 2012: arrival of the first Missionaries of Africa’s community of Antoon van Kessel, Jacek Rakowski and then stagiaire Ernest Katembo Ngetha. Septembre 16, 2012: dedication de Saint Lawrence by T.G. Mpundu

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Death of Patrick Kalilombe

Patrick Kalilombe, M.Afr died on Monday evening, 24th September 2012, at Zomba Central Hospital, Malawi, at the age of 79 years of which 55 of missionary life in Great Britain, U.S.A, and Malawi. He will be remembered for implementing the concept of Small Christian Communities called Miphakati. This was initiated by his book written in 1973 entitled «Christ’s Church in Lilongwe – Today and Tomorrow» (Mpingo wa Khristu: Lero ndi Kutsogolo). The basic concept calls for self- ministry, self-propagation of the Word of God and self-reliance of self- finance. This book coincided with the first Mini Synod of the diocese of Lilongwe involving the entire Catholic Church within the diocese. The resolutions were published in a book entitled «Mpingo Ndife Tonse», meaning «We are the Church». th The funeral took place at Likuni Parish, Lilongwe, on Friday the 28 September. All the Bishops of Malawi were present together with His

Eminence Cardinal Mc Carrich from the United States of America,

Seminarians, diocesan priests and Christians. The Vice-President of Malawi, the Honourable Khumbo Kachali, represented his Excellency Joyce Banda, President of the Republic of Malawi.

28/08/1933: Birth at Chenchamba village near Mua, son of Peter and Helena Kalilombe 1944 – 1949: secondary education at Our Lady of the Child Jesus’ Minor

Seminary at Kasina, Dedza 1949 – 1954: Philosophical studies at Kachebere Major Seminary at Mchinji 1954 – 1955: Spiritual Year at Maison-Carrée, Algeria 1955 – 1957: Theological studies at Thibar, 26/06/1957: Oath at Thibar 03/02/1958: Priesthood at Carthage, Tunisia 1958 – 1962: Biblical Scriptures studies at the Gregorian University in Rome

30/08/1962: Bembeke, Malawi 13/10/1964: Teacher at Kachebere Major Seminary 07/03/1969: Rector at Kachebere Major Seminary 12/09/1970: Major retreat at Villa Cavalletti, Italy 03/06/1972: Appointed as Bishop of Lilongwe, Malawi 27/08/1972: Episcopal ordination

01/01/1974: Chapter Delegate in Rome 10/10/1976: Session in Jerusalem 01/01/1979: Studies at Bekerley, California U.S.A. 07/11/1982: Sutton Coldfield, Great Britain 01/01/1984: Lecturer at Birmingham, Great Britain 15/09/1996: Lecturer in London 17/09/1996: Session in Jerusalem 25/08/1997: Silver Jubilee as Bishop at Mua Parish, Malawi 01/12/1997: Lecturer at Oxford, Great Britain 25/10/1999 – 2008: Lecturer at Chancellor College in Zomba, Malawi 01/07/2000: Appointed to SAP, Malawi 24/09/2012: Return to the Lord at Zomba Central Hospital, Malawi 28/09/2012: burial at Likuni Parish, Lilongwe

More pictures at: http://www.mafrome.org/mgr_patrick_kalilombe.htm

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Porta Fide

Concept of the Logo The logo is composed of a square, bordered field on which a boat, symbolizing the Church, is represented as sailing on a graphically minimal representation of waves. The main mast of the boat is a cross from which sails are displayed in the form of dynamic signs which compose the

trigram of Christ (HIS). The background to the sails is a sun which,

associated with the trigram, refers also to the Eucharist.

Website: www.annusfidei.va

Opening the Door of Faith October 11th marks the beginning of a specially designated Year of Faith for the Church. The year is dedicated to reminding us that our journey of faith is an ongoing encounter with the risen Christ. As such, the period will offer a renewed focus on the foundations of Church teaching. Pope Benedict XVI announced the event in a letter titled Porta fidei, or “door of faith”, which explains that faith allows us to cross the threshold into a life of communion with God.

The opening date coincides with both the 50th anniversary of the start of Vatican II and the 20th anniversary of the promulgation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Each plays a vital role in our ability to interpret Church teaching accurately and productively. Both will figure prominently throughout the year.

The apostolic letter announcing the year states that the goal of the period is to arouse believers’ desire to fully profess our faith with renewed conviction, confidence and hope, while also intensifying an understanding of liturgy as celebration.

Various ways are suggested to accomplish this, from conferences and study days on the Catechism

through to pilgrimages to Rome and the Holy Land. Modern technology is called upon as a way to increase exposure to both the Catechism and the documents of Vatican II.

Pope Benedict sees the year as an opportunity to “usher the whole Church into a time of particular

reflection and rediscovery of the faith.”

Our Condolences By Catherine Mulroney, Living with Christ, October 2012, page 180

Dear Confreres, I have just received the sad news that the mother of Philippe Docq passed away this afternoon at 2pm. Let us pray for him, the whole family and especially his mother. May she rest in peace. Christopher Chileshe, Provincial of SAP, October 12. Dear confreres, It is only today that we learned of the death of Mr Paul Ocung, the father of our confrere George Okwii. Mr Paul Ocung has been ill for some time and it's only last week that we heard that he was in a coma. Burial will be tomorrow in his home in Teso District, Soroti Diocese. Fr. George Okwii at

present is attending the Bible Session in Jerusalem and right now incidentally George is with the group in Galilee.

We have not yet been in contact with George himself, but asked our confreres in St. Anne to

forward the sad news to him. I expressed our condolences to the family of the deceased and assured them of our prayer. May his soul rest in eternal peace! Rudi Lehnertz, M.Afr, Provincial of Uganda, October 17.

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Remembering our confreres

Josef Dreselhaus Dear Friends, This afternoon (23/10/2012) Josef Dreselhaus died peacefully in a nearby home for elderly people. He had been sick for the last couple of months; with occasional breaks here in our residence. But three week ago his

situation turned really bad, he was in hospital for two and a half weeks,

and then asked on Friday last week to be transferred to this home for elderly people. He was well aware in his last days that he would take this step into his Father's home. He will be buried in Hoerstel on Friday the 26th in the afternoon, stating with the Requiem Mass at 14:30.

Josef Dresselhaus was born on the 06/08/1916 in Liemke (Diocese of Paderborn). His studies for the priesthood were interrupted for almost nine years, being in the war and in captivity in Russia. He was ordained in Montiviot (Scotland) on the 10/06/1954 and left on the 28/09/1954 for Mzuzu Diocese in Malawi. He returned on the 7/11/1991 to Germany and was active in different pastoral activities, here in Hoerstel. Bernhard Pehle

Georges-Albert Mondor,M.Afr died at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, th on the 27 of October 2012, at the age of 92 years of which 68 of missionary life in Malawi, Italy and Canada. When he was in Malawi (Nyasaland): 01/10/1947 Teacher in Philosophy at Kachebere 01/01/1948 Curate at Guillemé 01/12/1948 Superior at Ludzi 12/09/1949 Teacher at Kachebere

Marc has just finished his doctorate study in Rome

Congratulation to Marc Nsanzurwimo, who completed recently his

doctorate at the Pontificia Università Urbaniana in Rome. His thesis,

entitled The Funeral in with Particular Reference to the Lala People of Serenje, is focusing on rites and customs from which life flows within and between the visible and invisible worlds. The research is a reflection on funeral as a locus for inculturation within the context of evangelization and encounter between African traditional religion and the Church. Marc is very happy about his achievement. Moreover, he was pleased to see that a student consulted his thesis on the same day he put his document in the FENZA library. In the coming weeks, he intends to finish gathering some reflections which he started to do years ago with some parishioners of Regiment Parish. Hopefully, with some funds, another book will be ready for publication by January 2013 with the title; Regiment Parish, St Charles Luangwa, 70 years of Evangelization and Social Concern. We wish Marc Nsanzurwimo to enjoy making more research in line with the vocation of FENZA Centre where he has now been appointed.

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Visit of the Provincial Secretary to Kasama

I took the opportunity to go to Kasama with Jean-Louis Godinot who was going back to the Spiritual Formation Center with a Toyota Land Cruiser and a new trailer full of goods. We stopped in Serenje for the night and arrived at our destination on Friday the 19th October. It was my first trip to this part of Zambia. I discovered an historical country where the name of Bishop Dupont, known as Motomoto, has left an indelible mark. The diocesan pastoral centre next to the Cathedral of St John the Evangelist bears his name. Most importantly, a monument has been erected for him next to the church of Chilubula where Dupont put up his tent in 1899. Inside the church, we can see the tomb where the remains of Motomoto were laid. A few kilometers away from the church, is the cemetery where many of our confreres are buried. Among Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist them are two brothers who are side by side: Jan Smelt who died on the 11th July 1973 and Theo Smelt who died on the 8th May 1979. Thanks to all the confreres who welcomed me in Serenje, at St. Joseph’s Community House, at St. Charles’ Guesthouse and at Lua Luo Spiritual Formation Center. Special thanks to Luc Antaya who is the Parish Priest at St. Annie’s New Town Parish in Kasama with whom I made a wonderful interview. Serge St-Arneault, M.Afr

Interview with Luc Antaya, 19th & 22nd October 2012

It is a pleasure to meet you for the first time. Can you tell me more about you? I was born on the 3rd September 1940. I am a Canadian of mixed origin. As a matter of fact, I am of German and Irish decent on the side of my mother and Algonquin and French on my father side. As you may know, the Algonquin are a tribe of the First Nations of Canada. Actually, my name Antaya is an Algonquin one meaning “ce coureur des bois”, in reference of the first French explorers who came in the early 17th century in the so called “Nouvelle France”. They were “running in the forest”. I identify myself primarily as an Algonquin. Luc Antaya th I pronounced my oath on the 25 June 1964 in Eastview, Ottawa, and was ordained priest in Sorel on the 26th June 1965. I arrived in Zambia for the first time by plane at the International airport of Ndola on the 19th December 1965. Soon after, I went to Ilondola to learn Chibemba. Then, I went to Samfya, Kabunda, Nsakaluba, Lufubu which became Kazembe, Kawambwa, Kashokishi, Kasaba, Lubwe and Kasamba with Louis-Philippe “Pady” Girard and Jean-Louis Godinot till 2009. I Sunday mass St. Annie’s New Town am now appointed to Kasama up to 2014.

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I got my official initiation into the Club at the foot of the tree where Bishop Dupont put his tent in Chilubula. My master of initiation was Joseph Fayet (1886-1976), a Frenchman Mgr Duponi - who spoke only his mother tongue and Chibemba. He pointed Under this big his finger and said: “Ici, Motomoto a planté sa tente”. Father museshi Fayet came in Zambia before 1910 and knew Bishop Dupont pitched his tent on arrival. (1851-1930). th 13 April 1899. Therefore, you have been in Zambia for the past 47 years. This is right. How would you describe yourself? I dislike travelling. So, I stay where I am and never go back to where I was. I simply give 100% of myself wherever I am ap- pointed. Today, I can say that I enjoy very much my knowledge of Chibemba. I spend a lot of time listening to people. If I could give an advice to the young generation of confreres, I would encourage them to spend time listening to the people. Don’t we have two ears and only one mouth? People appreciate it even though I do not solve their problems as such. But my experience shows me that listening brings healing. What major challenge are you facing as Parish Priest of St. Annie’s New Town? Beside the tree: father Paul Johnston First of all, I thought that my turn for being a PP was over. But, I have been told that St Annie’s New Town is an easy, small, urban Parish. It might be true on paper but there are so many things going on that it makes me laugh a bit. As for your question, I think that the biggest challenge at the moment is the expansion of Pentecostal Churches. Quite a few of our youth are attracted by them. Some say that the Catholic Church is for old people. As I said, it is a big challenge. Some even see it as a danger. Mission in Chilubula, meaning freedom, What could explain this phenomenon? started in 1899. The museshi tree is situated on the right side of the church. Recently, I went to visit elderly and sick people in an impove- rished area of the town. I discovered that a majority of young people are living with their grand-parents. Either their parents are dead or divorced. The generation gap is a tragedy whereby the grand-parents, coming from an old mentality, are lost or unable to cope with the changing times. Moreover, the young generation is cut off from the tradition and is facing tremendous difficulties to make a living. As a Christian community, we are not able to find an answer to The remains of Bishop Dupont. this social reality. We are losing touch with many young people. This is why I am thought-provoking my pastoral team to reflect and to do something about it. Fortunately, we have a good team for youth apostolate, including young confreres like Camille Konkobo and religious sisters. This is taken up also by the four parishes in Kasama town. Thanks to you Luc. We wish you to remain an inspiring witness for all of us in years to come. Cemetery

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The President’s Insignia of Mercy

On the Independence Day of Zambia, 24th October, the President of the country, Michael Chilufya Sata, honoured 18 people for their distinguished service to the country. Among them is our confrere Léopold Lalonde who came to Zambia in October 01, 1956. His award is attributed to him for two main reasons. The first one is related to his involvement, as a young priest, in protecting the lives of many people who were at risk at the time of the uprising in 1964 of a young prophetess called Alice Lenshina Mulenga Lubusha, founder of an independent church, the Lumpa, meaning “to excel, to be superior” Church. Unfortunately, over two thousand people, including women with their children on their back, lost their lives. For more details, see: History of the Catholic Church in Zambia, 1895-1995, by Hugo F. Hinfelaar, M.Afr, Bookworld Publishers, 2004, pages 184 to 190. The second but more important reason to receive an award, was the commitment of Léopold as Catholic Chaplain in the General Hospital of Kasama. His dedication to the sick lasted fifteen years from 1995 to 2010. Beside the pastoral care, Léopold provided medicine and means of transport for the sick. He was greatly appreciated. He truly deserves the award of Insignia FOR MERCY.

Our confrere Jules Roy received the

award on behalf of Léopold Lalonde

who was referred as Lalonda, which

sounds more Zambian. Pictures on the left: ZNBC TV News where Jules Roy is obviously enjoying the day.

Eighteen recipients surrounded the Presi- dent of Zambia at the State House for the official picture. Among them, nine wives of freedom fighters and Jules Roy who is on the far left. From the Times of Zambia newspaper, Thursday, October 25, 2012.

Below: Léopold Lalonde in Lennoxville, Canada, 2012

What this honour represent for me! I am surprised to receive this honour and I have been asking myself: what have I done out of the ordinary? I have simply tried to be faithful to my missionary call. Looking at the Insignia of Mercy, I look back in the past years into the vineyard of the Lord without nostalgia but rather more with gratitude. I thank the Lord for all those 55 years he has given me to live with the Zambians. The joy that I feel today seems to me the beginning of the reward that Jesus has promised to all of us.

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Our new master in counselling

Oswald Mallya has just completed his Masters in Counselling. His dissertation is entitled: Will the Psychotherapist(s) eventually replace priest(s) as the physicians of the soul? The related question behind this research is to understand why some Catholics opt to pay for the help of a psychotherapist instead of asking for spiritual direction from a priest who will welcome them free of charge. Why are some Catholics abandoning the Confession or the Sacrament of Reconciliation, which has been used as the Sacrament of Healing by our Church for about 2000 years? From those interviewed, the main reason mentioned is the issue of time. Basically, priests have no time to listen. They are too busy. Moreover, some of them are unfriendly or have an unapproachable character. Finally, the sacrament of reconciliation, in its actual form, does not allow people to share their inner self for lack of time. Oswald hopes to deepen his research once back in Serenje as Parish Priest.

SAP novices in Bobo-Dioulasso

Official entry of novices in Bobo-Dioulasso on the 20th October. Picture taken at the Shrine of Notre-Dame de la Salette. From Zambia: On the left = Hendricks Andrew Chisanga On the right = Brian G. Banda In the middle = Prosper Mbusa who sent the pictures.

Various events November 12 to 16 : Provincial Council Meeting in Lilongwe November 28 : FENZA Bog Meeting, Lusaka November 29 – Dec 2: Oath and diaconate celebrations in Merrivale

A reminder from Claudio Zuccala

The 125th Antislavery anniversary kicks off in Rome on the 9th-11th November weekend with the opening of a photographic exhibition, a series of conferences and a solemn Eucharist. What about our Sectors and communities? Have we made any plans? Are we thinking of marking this special occasion in some meaningful ways for ourselves and the people we work and live with? Let us all put some effort in this 9 month-long celebration which is not just about remembering things past but mainly about denouncing and fighting modern day forms of slavery on our beloved continent.

Newsletter N°12 September 2012 available at: http://www.mafrome.org/societe/sap_september12_newsletter12.PDF Serge St-Arneault, M.Afr Provincial Secretary, SAP (260) 97 796 3278 [email protected]