Items includes; food and Non-food items like Clothes
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Arch Bishop Msusa to lead the Bishop at the launch |
The Catholic Church in Malawi has raised food and non food relief items valued at K1 billion which its distribution begins this week to all flood victims from all worst affected districts particularly in the southern part of the country.
The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) says distribution to be launched on Tuesday 10th March, 2015 by the Bishops, led by the Chairman, His Grace Most Reverend Thomas Luke Msusa, will take place at January Parish which is in the area of STA Ngolongoliwa in Thyolo district.
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Acting ECM Secretary on the Left and other Bishops |
Bishops are also expected to visit people living in shelter camps around the area, says Fr. Emmanuel Chimombo ECM Acting Secretary in a statement
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Submerged houses; T/A Malemia Nsanje district |
"Bishops have planned to visit flood affected victims to show solidarity and give a message of hope. Guided by Psalm 34:18" which reads “The Lord is close to those broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
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During one of the recent Holy Mass
Celebration where ECM encouraged
Faithful to make contributions |
"During the visit, the Bishops are expected to present some of the relief items which were collected from all parishes and institutions in the country and the Caritas family to cater for flood affected dioceses." Reads the statement
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Collapsed schoolblock in Thyolo Thava |
The statement has indicated that, the items valued at MK1 billion, the church has managed to raise through its partners and the Church Structures. Addiding that these items are just for short term sustenance of human life.
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Flood affected victims |
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