Catholic Priest Dies in Road Accident
Catholic Priest Dies in Road Accident
Fr. ASTON TEMBO, the Catholic Diocese of Chipata Chancellor and parish priest of St Anne’s, has tragically passed away following a road accident on Thursday evening.
The incident occurred near St Francis Mission Hospital along the Great East Road in Katete District.
Chipata Diocese Bishop GEORGE LUNGU confirmed Fr. TEMBO’s death in a statement issued last night.
He explained that the priest was initially taken to St Francis Mission Hospital, then transferred to St John Paul II Hospital before being moved to Maina Soko Military Hospital, where he died around 22:00 hours.
Bishop LUNGU paid tribute to Fr TEMBO’s dedicated, humble, and zealous service to the diocese.
He expressed that the loss is deeply felt by the clergy, religious community, and lay faithful.
Agriculture Minister REUBEN MTOLO, who also represents Chipata Central in Parliament, called Fr TEMBO’s death a significant loss to the local community.
The Eastern Province administration also shared their sorrow, with Provincial Principal Public Relations Officer ALFAREESON SINALUNGU issuing a statement on behalf of Provincial Minister PETER PHIRI and Permanent Secretary PAUL THOLE.
