On the 20th of June 2024, a significant event unfolded at Musenga Catholic Church in Chingola as Very Rev. Fr. Lewis Mutachila, Vicar General of the Ndola Diocese, introduced the Salesian Priests of Don Bosco to their new pastoral responsibilities.
Previously renowned for their involvement in skills training and education, the Salesians will now oversee both Musenga Catholic Church and St. Paul Catholic Church, Luano, formerly outstations of St. Peter and Paul Parish.
The warmth of the reception was profound as the Parish Priest of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish- Rev. Fr. Cletus Mutunu, the Provincial Superior of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Rev. Fr. Michael Mbandama, SDB and Salesian Clergy, Salesians of Don Boscho Cooperators, alongside parishioners welcomed the Vicar General with jubilation, singing, and dancing. Despite economic challenges, their touching offering to the Vicar General conveyed their deep joy and love for their Archdiocese.
Musenga Catholic church currently has a foundation laid for a new church building. The formal handover and blessing of that church building once completed by Most Rev. Dr. Benjamin Phiri, Archbishop of Ndola Diocese, is eagerly anticipated in the near future.
This event marks a new chapter in the spiritual journey of Chingola, highlighting unity, faith, and the spirit of community and the archdiocese’s vision to expand its reach to remote areas with the help of Pastoral Agents.