In a significant prelude to tomorrow’s ordination ceremony, the Most Reverend Dr. Benjamin Phiri, Archbishop of Ndola, conducted the solemn signing of oaths for ten priestly candidates at the Curia Conference Hall in Ndola. This pivotal moment marks the candidates’ final step before their ordination as priests. The signing ceremony, held today, is a traditional and crucial ritual in the Catholic Church, symbolizing the candidates’ commitment to their vows and readiness to embrace the responsibilities of priesthood.

Tomorrow, August 17, 2024, the candidates will be formally ordained at a special Mass held at the Sisters of John the Baptist Convent in Kitwe. This ceremony will mark the culmination of their rigorous formation and preparation, as they are welcomed into the priesthood with a new mission to serve their communities with faith and dedication. The ordination of these ten deacons is a momentous event for the Archdiocese of Ndola, reflecting the ongoing growth and vitality of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese.