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Youths in the Diocese have been invited to this year’s Vocations Sunday celebrations with a special appeal to them to take this opportunity to exhibit their faith as pilgrims of hope.
The office of the Diocesan Youth Chaplaincy has extended this invitation through a letter addressed to all parish priests school administrators and youths in the Diocese.
The announcement states that the celebration will begin with its launch on 15th March 2026 at St Kalemba – Bangula parish, with its climax to be celebrated at the same venue on 26th April 2026. Both celebrations with begin with Eucharistic celebration starting from 9 AM.
The Youth Chaplain for the Diocese, Fr Stanford Sungani has since reminded all who are to attend the celebrations to prepare their own meals and transport logistics. He further advises that youths must avoid the use of open vehicles in adherence to the Diocesan policy.
Vocations Sunday celebrations are held every year to help young people reflect on their calling in the Church offering them space and time to make informed choices about their lives.
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