By Twink Jones Gadama

Nsipe, Malawi – A memorial mass is presently underway at Nsipe Catholic Parish in Ntcheu to honor the late Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, who tragically handed away in a airplane crash on June 10, 2024, together with eight others in Chikangawa forest.

The mass, officiated by Father Atanazio Manyeka, has been organized by the Chilima household to rejoice the lives of their departed family members.

In attendance are UTM President Dr. Dalitso Kabambe and different celebration officers, who’ve come to pay their respects to the late Vice President.

Dr. Chilima, a religious Catholic, was a extremely revered determine in Malawi, identified for his generosity and dedication to public service.

His premature demise despatched shockwaves throughout the nation, with many Malawians taking to social media to precise their condolences and pay tribute to his legacy.

The Catholic Church in Malawi has been instrumental in offering assist and luxury to the Chilima household and the nation throughout this troublesome time. The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) described Dr. Chilima as a “practicing and dedicated member of the Catholic Church” who got here from a household constructed on Catholic religion, ethos, and values.

As the nation continues to mourn the lack of Dr. Chilima and the eight others who perished within the airplane crash, the memorial mass serves as a poignant reminder of the impression of their lives and the legacy they go away behind.