HUNDREDS of people from all walks of life led by numerous Catholics yesterday thronged the Lusaka International Airport to receive the body of late Mongu Catholic Bishop Paul Duffy.

Many people could not hold back their tears as the plane carrying the clergyman’s body landed around 14:30 hours.

A funeral service was conducted in honor of Bishop Duffy in one of the sheds at Zambia Export and Growers Association (ZEGA) after a moment of silence was observed.

Some of the prominent Clergymen present were Auxiliary Bishop of Chipata Benjamin Phiri, and Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) Zambia delegation superior Fr Freeborn Kibombwe.

Speaking during the funeral service, Archbishop of Lusaka Telesphore Mpundu called on Zambians to be strong during the hard mourning period for Bishop Duffy.

And Zambia Episcopal Conference (ZEC) spokesperson Paul Samasumo said Bishop Duffy’s body would today leave St Ann’s Funeral Parlor for the Cathedral of the Child Jesus in Lusaka for a funeral mass at 09:00 hours.

Some of the parishioners talked to who had traveled from Mongu Diocese, said they would escorted the body back to Mongu.

Bishop Duffy, who died of leukemia in Texas, United States, on Tuesday last week, would be put to rest in Mongu next Monday.

The body would be flown to Mongu on Sunday morning and a religious reception would be held Kaande before a vigil is conducted at Mongu Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes
15:00 hours.

{Times of Zambia]

9 COMMENTS

Citizen September 3, 2011 At 2:42 pm

Is it true the government will be represented at the Bishop’s burial by Christopher Mundia and Ronney Shikapwasha ?
PACT PRESIDENT 2011 September 3, 2011 At 2:45 pm

M.H.S.R.I.P. You were a voice to the voiceless. May God reward you for the works you have done earth. Rest in Peace.
kamwendo September 3, 2011 At 3:40 pm

It is a true honor & the love of the people of Western Province, that one Bishop Duffy would make his last wish to come & rest among the people he served, far removed from his blood family & home, to his adopted home & family, the people of Western province. One who left no stone unturned to fight for their birth-right & equality, Go & rest in peace in the presence of the father almighty, you have indeed achieved your mission on earth, & am sure the people of WP, will not let you down, R.I.P!
Mwiponta Mukabwela September 3, 2011 At 5:42 pm

You tireless contributed to human rights issues, social justice and you really gave yourself to service the lord,we will deeply miss you but you still be in our daily prayers rest in peace.
Tandabale Waawa Kanishamezy-Kanjoko September 3, 2011 At 6:03 pm

Tireless son of god, may the good lord god almighty rest thy soul in his forever lasting peace. “Zamaya ka koozo ngunyana ya morena mung’a bupilo.”
Zedman September 3, 2011 At 6:37 pm

Can someone explain to me the meaning of the following: Auxiliary Bishop,Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI), Archbishop, and Our Lady of Lourdes Thanks in advance. May Duffy rest in peace, why did he choose to be buried in Zambia? iam sure he is not a zambian. Anything speacial, also why choose Mongu? of all places
VLAD PUTIN September 3, 2011 At 7:25 pm

Excuse me, but the level of journalism in Zambia leaves a lot to be desired. Do these guys even proofread their stories before submission? This is embarrassing.
Pulamasaka September 4, 2011 At 10:11 am

why not bury him in Dublin where his relatives are..?so he will never see the real change..?too bad old bally..PF will never ever rule..
- Mwanamuchende September 4, 2011 At 10:31 am
  
  Ya that wud have been the best but am satana and fuledi want to use his body to campaign.Shame.