This mission cannot be carried forward by the Chairman alone,” the Archbishop said. Priests, women and men Religious, lay delegates, young people, and development partners also participated in the gathering. Archbishop Nyaisonga was elected AMECEA Chairman and President, succeeding Bishop Charles Sampa Kasonde, who completed eight years at the helm of the regional bishops' association. Accepting the new responsibility, Archbishop Nyaisonga expressed gratitude to the Bishops for the confidence they had placed in him. “I accept the responsibility of serving as chairman of AMECEA with profound humility and deep gratitude.