THANK THE CATHOLIC FOR THEIR EVANGELICAL WORK-HH
Ndola-22nd February, 2026
By Mukuka Nawa
Republican President Hakainde Hichilema had urged the community to thank the Catholic Church for the evangelical work it does.
Speaking when he addressed congregants at Catholic church St. Joseph Parish in Chifubu, Ndola district during Mass, the President said the Catholic church has greatly assisted communities through evangelical work, citing assistance rendered to the vulnerable in society as well as the education sector.
President Hichilema also added that the standard health services provided by the Catholic church remains a huge factor and boost to government’s efforts to provide quality health services to the general citizenry, a move the Head of State commended.
Mr. Hichilema also emphasized the need for he Church and government to work as one, adding that strong bonds between the Church and government always delivers greater development as both Church Priests and those serving under government are drawn from the same communities.
In concluding his remarks, the Head of State commended the Parish for their agriculture project where they are developing a farm. President Hichilema said that as a dedicated farmer himself, he’ll assist the Church to develop the farm.
CIC PRESS TEAM
That is my President, your President, and our President speaking. He is a very humble individual who is dedicated to assisting people, not for the sake of personal recognition, but to enhance the lives of others for the better. No matter how hard you attempt, you can never diminish the reputation of a good man.
Yeah but when they call you out for your nonsense they become demons and devils. Hypocryte.
A Demon acquired a vehicle from the ZRA without following the proper procedures.These demons have become accustomed to receiving tantameni funds from Lungu, which were intended for the country’s development, ultimately leaving the nation in a state of bankruptcy.
By the way, HH has never employed such language and has never referred to anyone as a demon,your hatred does say so; we, the citizens, have.
Personally, I feel uneasy about giving the pulpit to politicians. It is sacred ground.
One politician lost it and claimed God has anointed him to be president. Now, you dont want a politician saying such kind of heresy in the pulpit. It will not go unpunished.
His Grace the Archbishop of Ndola Diocese, Benjamin Phiri is wrong on this one. The Pastoral Letter Of January,2026 clearly Stated that the Pulpit shall not be used by Politicians…there will be no donations accepted by the Church during this period, so close to the Presidential and General Elections.
Bishop Phiri, you are going against what you and your colleagues agreed as ZCCB. This is wrong. You are encouraging divisions in the Catholic Church.
I have all along known your compromised status…and see this in your speeches, with the latest ones being at the opening of Churches in Luanshya, where your tone and inclination showed a compromised Shepherd.
What are you going to do if individual Priests also start giving the pulpit to Opposition Political Party Leaders? Is this not a recipe for confusion?
Rules are rules..and should be obeyed by everyone.
Bishop Benjamin Phiri, you are Wrong.