Catholic nursing school celebrated first graduation ceremony
Sancta Maria College of Nursing and Midwifery achieved a milestone with the successful graduation of their 26 students who received their diploma in nursing and midwifery. The graduation ceremony was attended by the Bishop of Mongu Diocese, the Minister of Health, and the Minister of Infrastructure and Urban Development.
Sancta Maria College of Nursing and Midwifery recently celebrated the graduation of their first 26 students. The students received diplomas in the fields of nursing and midwifery. The college is located in Lukulu town, in the Western Province of Zambia. The school was established in 2021 by the Medical Women International Association (MWIA) and the Noel and Carmel O’Brien Family Foundation. The school building itself was an old Mission Hospital site that the Loreto Sisters turned into an excellent college.
The location of the college increases its importance since Lukulu District is often overlooked by the Zambian governments and struggles with infrastructural problems and high poverty. Most of the graduated students are from the area and are encouraged to stay and work in the area because of the significant shortage of healthcare professionals.
The Thanksgiving Mass during the graduation was conducted by the Bishop of Mongu Diocese, Bishop Evans Chinyemba, who praised the achievements of the community and urged the graduates to serve the community. The Minister of Health, Elijah Muchima, was also present and stressed the importance of the college and highlighted the importance of the college in reducing the shortage of healthcare professionals in the region. Charles Milupi, Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, praised the Catholic Church for its tireless work to improve lives in Zambia. Representatives from the Loreto Sisters and other supporting organizations also attended the graduation ceremony.
Source: Vatican News