ABOUT FENZA
The Faith and Encounter Centre of Zambia (FENZA) is an initiative of the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers). Its purpose is to empower Christians in Zambia to face the challenges of contemporary and traditional cultures with openness and to encounter people of different Christian denominations, religions and contemporary religious movements.
FENZA Staff
![photo of Venerato Deus Babaine](/pics/about_us/Venerato_Deus_Babaine_1.jpg)
VENERATO DEUS BABAINE (director)
Missionary in Zambia since 1998, with experience in Mansa, Kasama and Lusaka dioceses. Fr Venerato admires Zambians' cultural expression through music, dance, art and languages. He promotes environmental protection and conservation. Producer of the documentary: “The Earth Our Home – Conservation for Integrity of Creation”.
![photo of Phelim Malumo](/pics/about_us/Phelim_Malumo.jpg)
PHELIM M. MALUMO (library & lodge supervisor)
Originally from Zambia, Fr Phelim has been a Missionary of Africa since 2004. He has worked in South Africa, Philippines, Kenya and Tanzania. He was appointed to FENZA in July 2023, and brings experience and training in media, communication and libraries.
![photo Philip Meraba](/pics/about_us/PIC PHILIP.jpg)
PHILIP MERABA (financial administrator)
Missionary experience in Malawi from 2011 to 2019. Studied Ecumenism in Venice (Italy) for three years. Appointed to FENZA in April 2022.
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MWAKA MULAVU (librarian and archivist)
Diploma in Library and Information Science from Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Sciences, in Lusaka, Zambia.
![photo of Judith Phiri](/pics/about_us/Judith_Phiri.jpg)
JUDITH MPELEMBE PHIRI (receptionist)
Mrs Phiri trained as a teacher at Lugambwa Training Institute, and subsequently taught pre-school children at Mathias Mulumba Parish. She then served on the Catholic Archdiocese Pastoral Team from 2010–2012. She has worked as a Receptionist at FENZA since 2013.
ASSOCIATE STAFF
![photo Mathew Banseh](/pics/about_us/Mathew.jpg)
MATHEW BANSEH
Missionary experience in Ghana, Burundi and Zambia (Chipata and Lusaka Dioceses). Co-author of Lumimba Parish Diary (2017). Recently he studied anthropology at SOAS University of London.
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ROMARIC BATIONO
Missionary experience in Burkina Faso and Zambia (Dioceses of Mongu and Lusaka). BA in Christian Theology for World Religions, MA in Development Studies. Currently working in St Lawrence Parish, Lusaka.
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PATRICK MUMBI
Missionary experience in Uganda and Zambia (Diocese of Lusaka). MA in Person-Centred Therapy, MA and PhD in anthropology. Author of Tonga mourning ritual (Dilwe): The therapeutic aspect (2019). Currently working in Kabwata Parish, Lusaka.
![photo Bernhard Udelhoven](/pics/about_us/Bernhard2.jpg)
BERNHARD UDELHOVEN
Missionary experience in Chipata and Lusaka Dioceses of Zambia. Author of Unseen worlds: Dealing with spirits, witchcraft, and Satanism (2015). Currently working in Lumimba Parish, in the Luangwa Valley of eastern Zambia.
![photo Toon van Kessel](/pics/about_us/Toon.jpg)
TOON VAN KESSEL
Missionary experience in Chipata and Lusaka Dioceses of Zambia. Author of Dzedzerere dzedzere salingana nkhugweratu: A collection of a 1000 Chewa proverbs (2015).
How to contact us
Address:
Faith and Encounter Centre (FENZA)
P.O. Box 320 076
Lusaka, Zambia
Telephone:
0979931510 (director)
0971563064 (supervisor – library & lodge)
0776962498 (administrator – finances)
0979107838 (receptionist)
Email:
director@fenza.org
supervisor@fenza.org
administrator@fenza.org
library@fenza.org
webmaster@fenza.org
Where to find us
From Lusaka city centre, proceed along Leopards Hill Rd, heading out of town. Just after the Bauleni turn-off, go past the Catholic Church and Radio Yatsani, turn left and follow the FENZA signposts.