On the 26th June 2022, the Catholic Church celebrated the feast of the Sacred heart of Jesus which fell on the 24th of June 2022. The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated on the octave day of the feast of Corpus Christi. In the 17th century Jesus appeared in a vision to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque asking her to request that this feast be celebrated in honor of his Sacred Heart in reparation for the ingratitude of mankind toward the sacrifice of his love on the Cross.

Pope Pius IX extended the feast of the Sacred Heart to the universal Church in 1856. The imagery of Christ pointing to his heart, on fire with love, signifies his immense and infinite love for humanity which took Him to the Cross to die for our salvation. The Sacred Heart of Jesus desires that all mankind draw close to Him in love and trust. Today this devotion, given to the faithful by Our Lord himself, is among the most popular of the Catholic Church.

In Ndola diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Benjamin Phiri JCD- Bishop of Ndola diocese celebrated Mass at the St. John the Baptism Convent grounds, with the Sacred Heart Parish Community. The colorful event was concelebrated by Parish Priest- Fr Charles Mukuka, Fr. Larkson Chiti and Fr. Joseph Mukuka – Director Mission Press. Below are a few highlights.