sr stellia sosola and sr flora phwandaphwanda

MMM Sisters take perpetual profession of vows

sr stellia sosola and sr flora phwandaphwanda with archbishop george desmond tambala

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe celebrated a Profession Mass for two sisters of the Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMM), Sister Flora Phwandaphwanda and Sister Stellia Sosola, who made their perpetual profession of vows. 

The Mass, held at St. Kizito Parish in Chigoneka, was led by the local ordinary, Most Reverend George Desmond Tambala.

During the ceremony, the two sisters made their perpetual profession vows, which were accepted by Sister Angella, the Medical Missionaries of Mary Area Leader for East/Central Africa.

sr stellia sosola and sr flora phwandaphwanda taking their vows

This event marked a profound and joyful commitment for both Sister Flora and Sister Stellia to their lifelong service within the MMM congregation.

By Eric Mkwaila and Titus Jata Phiri, Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe