The newly elected Association of Diocesan Catholic Clergy of Malawi ( ADCCOM) National Executive Committee ( NEC) has lined up the first areas of priorities for the Diocesan priests in Malawi.
Speaking to the new Chairperson Fr Yotam Msumba he optimistically said the new committee sincerely appreciate the good work of their predecessors as this new responsibility looks possible because of the strong foundation of ADCCOM laid by the previous leaderships especially by implementing the ADCCOM strategic plan snd advancing the mind of ADCCOM investments.
Their first priority as a new committee will be to introduce ways of improving the welfare of priests especially those in difficult situations.
“We are committed to support the well-being of priests, especially those who are sick, elderly, or facing social difficulties” said Fr Msumba.
The committee is also geared to strengthen unity and fraternity among priests, promoting support, understanding, and reconciliation because united they will stand , divided they will fall.
The new NEC will also focus on promoting priest formation and spiritual growth by encourage ongoing formation, retreats, and spiritual renewal to strengthen their brother priests in their vocation and ministry.
Collaboration with Bishops is unexceptional for wisdom and blessings for the new committee. The new committee will be working closely with the bishops of all the dioceses in a spirit of respect, dialogue, and shared mission.
The new committee will also encourage the use of modern communication technologies with positive purpose and in an integrity manner and promoting transparency within the association.
Finally Fr Msumba said the new committee will aim to support their brother priests in their pastoral work while ensuring accountability and continuity of good initiatives.
In all these areas of focus as a new ADCCOM executive Fr Msumba kindly asks the fellow priests and the faithful to accompany them and pray for them.
New Office bearers of ADCCOM-NEC are as follows Chairperson:
Fr. Yotam Msumba (Mzuzu Diocese)Vice Chairperson: Fr. Joseph Kapalasa (Dedza Diocese)
Secretary: Gerald Malota (Dedza Diocese)
Vice Secretary: Innocent Nkhambule (Mzuzu Diocese)
Treasurer: Francis Bisai (Archdiocese of Lilongwe)
Vice Treasurer: Lawrent Simwera (Karonga Diocese)
Committee Members:
Robert Songa (Karonga Diocese)
Peter Makina (Archdiocese of Lilongwe)
Tobias Mkweu ( Mzuzu Diocese)
Ashley Ngwira (Karonga Diocese)