tinuous flow of water which is necessary for agriculture? Will the climate of Katondue remain the same? I have heard from Fr. Hiller that Boroma 30 years ago was covered by trees and that the crops were very good. But now in 1913 everything has changed. Agricultural activities are practically impossible. In my opinion the reasons for this are: 1. The surrounding mountains were full of leafy trees 30 years ago. They have all gone because of the yearly bush
fires and the cutting down of the trees by both natives and missionaries. Thus, 2. The soil was eroded and in addition herds of goats and cows added to the destruction of the vegetation. ….. Kakaro Mission, 13th June 1913. Jan Kielbasa & John Moore
FROM ABROAD Arrupe College Back to books! The break is over. The new semester is on. Like most holidays, it really seemed short and fast but a refreshing and necessary break from philosophical abstractions. The second semester began on 11 January. Being back in class means: papers due, research, class presentations etc. If your name is Oderick, it also implies a position paper! The new semester has seen the promotion of, among others, Fr. Simon Makuru and Fr. Eddie Murphy to professorship in recognition of their valuable contribution to Arrupe College. Makorokoto!
Change of ‘guards’. It was not just a new semester but also a time for new officers, which saw John Bangwe becoming coordinator, Daniel Mutale Secretary and Peter Banda treasurer. The trio replace Richard Bwalya, Lloyd Chishambula and Noah Lungu, respectively. Many thanks to the former office bearers for the hard work and best wishes to the new crew. We also took time to discuss the Malawi social apostolate feasibility r eport. Apart from a number of interesting points that came up, one thing was clear from the deliberations: there is enthusiasm to see this noble cause became a reality.
Fr. Provincial’s visitation The Zambia-Malawi comVisitors munity was deFr. Genlighted to be visited eral did not close but rather opened by Fr. Bwanali whose visit also the chapter of included attending visitors. Among the Board of Govthe visitors early ernors meetings. this year was Fr. After individual Fred Kabwe who ZAM Province Arrupe 2010 with Fr. Provincial visitations, we had Back: Mark Ngwenya, Richard Bwalya, Eddie Murphy, Gabriel Simalso attended the a chat with the Pro- winga, Noah Lungu, Peter Bwanali, Peter Banda, Odericky Mweemba Zimbabwe Provvincial to be in Front: Lloyd Chishambula, Daniel Mutale, Jacob Kapita, John Bangwe ince Assembly in Absent: Fr Rector, Simon Makuru tune with happenearly January. As ings in the Provwell as updates ince. It was encouraging, inspiring and challenging to from the Province, Fr. Kabwe shared with us some be updated on the current status as well as the future prominent issues and impressions from our December direction of the province. Fr. Bwanali’s visit was con- Province Assembly. cluded with Mass at Mukasa house followed by a feast. The most recent visitors to Arrupe College were Superiors who constitute the Board of Governors. Volume 41, Number 1
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