On Sunday, August 5, 2018, seven novices from the Province of the Franciscan Protomartyrs in Zambia made their first temporary profession.
The ceremony took place at the Church of Immaculate Conception in Luanshya, Zambia.
Those professing were Friars Brian Kambani ZIMBA; Bwalya LUBUNDA; John Lengwe MUSONDA; Joshua McAngel MAGAWA; Albert CHISENGA; Alvin MUSAMBA and Peter KACHINGA.
They professed their vows into the hands of their Vicar Provincial, Friar Joseph KACHELEWA, with Friars Matthew MUMBA and Innocent MUBANGA present as witnesses.
On August 6, 2018, the seven friars went to the Rivotorto friary in Lusaka, to start their Franciscan and philosophical studies at the St. Bonaventure University College in Lusaka, Zambia.
Sincere gratitude to the Novice Director, Friar Ryan Chilambwe MUTAYOMBA and the Retreat Director, Friar William Abel KAPUNGA, for the sacrifices they made to serve these young men on their formation journey.
Friar Mathews KASONGO, OFM Conv.
