Former Lusaka Archbishop, Telesphore Mpundu, has died.
Archbishop of Lusaka Alick Banda has announced the death of Archbishop Mpundu in a notice to the faithful, clergy and religious communities.
Archbishop Banda has described the late Archbishop as a distinguished church leader who was widely respected for his strong advocacy on governance, social justice and national affairs.
He says Archbishop Mpundu courageously spoke out on matters of truth and justice while shepherding the faithful with compassion and wisdom.
Archbishop Mpundu was born on May 21, 1947 at Kapatu Mission and was ordained to the priesthood in 1972.
He was installed as Bishop in 1987 and served as Bishop of Mbala, now Mpika, for 19 years before being appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Lusaka in 2004.
He later became Archbishop of Lusaka in 2006, serving until his retirement in 2018.
During his episcopal ministry, Archbishop Mpundu also served several terms as President of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops-ZCCB.
Archbishop Banda has since called on all parishes and religious communities in the Archdiocese to offer Masses of Suffrage for the repose of the late Archbishop’s soul.
He added that funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
By Rachel Mumba
