Gabriel Msipu Phiri

Gabriel Msipu Phiri (born 13 July 1964) is a Zambian Catholic prelate who serves as Auxiliary Bishop of Chipata. He was appointed by Pope Francis on 10 December 2022.

Early life and education Phiri was born on 13 July 1964 in Vubwi District, in the Diocese of Chipata in the Eastern Province of Zambia. He also holds a "Certificate in Spiritual Leadership" obtained from the Institute for Spiritual Leadership in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in 2002. In addition, he studied at St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), Mwanza from 2005 until 2008, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Priesthood He was ordained a priest on 15 September 1991 at Chipata. He served as a priest in the Diocese of Chipata, until 10 December 2022. He served in various pastoral offices both inside the diocese and at national level, including as Diocesan Vicar General, Diocesan Treasurer General and Human Resources Officer. He also was the Dean for St. Anne's Cathedral in Chipata Diocese and he served as the "Finance and Administration Manager" at the Catholic Secretariat of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops, in Lusaka.

Episcopal career He was appointed as Auxiliary Bishop of Chipata by Pope Francis, on 10 December 2022 and was installed there on 11 February 2023, assuming the title of Titular Bishop of Arae in Mauretania. He was consecrated as bishop by Bishop George Cosmas Zumaire Lungu, Bishop of Chipata, assisted by Evans Chinyama Chinyemba, O.M.I., Bishop of Mongu, Zambia and Clement Mulenga, S.D.B., Bishop of Kabwe, Zambia.