Social Services The Catholic Development Commission
The Catholic Development Commission (CADECOM)
This is a development arm of the Diocese which focuses on food security, disaster risk reduction, shelter, relief, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS, environment conservation, and many others. Its current and most recent activities Borehole drilling, toilet construction, small scale irrigation schemes establishment, promotion of livestock production and best agriculture practices.
To create awareness and empower disadvantaged men, women and the youth at all levels to undertake development which is integral, gender and environmentally sensitive, sustainable and which promotes justice, human dignity and self-reliance with the active participation of the people themselves so that they take up the responsibility of their own destiny.
ACTING COORDINATOR
The goal of the project is to increase contributions of root and tuber crops to food security, nutrition and income for local farmers in Malawi.
Funder: International Potato Centre in Lima – Peru (South Africa)
Impact Area: Chikwawa
This project seeks to promote economic empowerment among women and girls who have survived forms of violence
Funder: UN Women
Impact Area: Traditional Authority Mlolo in Nsanje north
Featured News
Thu
19
Jun 2025
Catholic bishops in the country, will celebrate the Jubilee Year in their status as pastors of souls on 25th June 2025. The Secretary for the Malawi Conference for Catholic Bishops (MCCB), Fr Valeriano Mtseka, has confirmed. Fr Mtseka disclosed that the Jubilee Year celebrations for the Bishops will be held as a public liturgical function on Wednesday next week after the annual plenary that the Bishops will have. “The Bishops will reflect on their roles and discuss how they can best collaborate to embody the spirit of synodality.” added Fr Mtseka. After these deliberations, the Bishops will have a penitential service at St Patrick’s parish Area 18 in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe. This will be followed by Eucharistic celebration. Mindful of the number of Bishops in the country and that all the faithful are part of the mission of the Bishops, the Conference is inviting all Christians to join in the celebration. “We are calling all Christians to be part of the celebrations as this is a big day in the Church,” he added. Bishop Raphael Ncube from Zimbabwe will facilitate the day’s activities. The Jubilee Year was pronounced by late Pope Francis at the end of last year and runs till the end of this year 2025. Since its declaration, different agents of evangelization and lay groups have celebrated their jubilee, an enormous opportunity to share and reflect on their ministries.
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Sat
14
Jun 2025
At the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of St Lawrence Girls Catholic Secondary School, Bishop Musikuwa has invited all people to look back at the history of the school with gratitude to God, as it is suicidal for believers to neglect God when things are going their way. The remarks were made during Eucharistic celebration marking 25 years of existence for St Lawrence secondary school, the sole girls’ boarding school both in the Diocese and the whole lower Shire valley. Established in the year 1999, the school has remained the only sign of the Church’s commitment to promoting girl child education and so impact their life. The school is one of the long standing signature left behind by the late Bishop Mukhori who had unmatched passion in caring for his flock. Bishop Musikuwa then called all people to remember different people who have contributed to the establishment of the school, of particular mention is the family of Mr and Mrs Manda who generously donated the land on which the school stands today. “Now the ball is in our hands. All of us need to reflect on how much we ourselves have given and benefited others. Remarked Bishop Musikuwa. The celebration is being held at St Lawrence Girls Catholic Secondary School in Chikwawa. Honourable Patricia Kaliati is gracing the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
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Sat
14
Jun 2025
All roads lead to St. Lawrence Girls Catholic Secondary School in the Diocese of Chikwawa today 14th June 2025, as the school celebrates its silver jubilee, a commemoration of 25 years of existence, since its establishment in the year 2000. Bishop Felix Eugene Mkhori founded the school as a fulfilment of his long standing desire as soon as he became bishop of the Diocese, to promote girl child education and end early child marriages that were a common occurrence then. Headmistress for the school, Naomi Chiwaya, announced that preparations for the celebration are complete, and guests are expected to arrive by 8:00 am. The event will begin with celebration of mass led by Bishop Peter Musikuwa of the Diocese, followed by a graduation ceremony for outgoing students. UTM Presidential Advisor Patricia Kaliati will attend the celebration as the guest of honor. To this day, the school is credited for having produced productive citizens for the country who are working both in and outside Malawi.
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Sun
8
Jun 2025
A sight of seminarians past and present, rejoicing with their alma mater, was nothing but a joy to the eyes. As jubilant congregants sang and danced to celebrate the patron Saint of the school, you would not but join in as if to signal that indeed all who were present were filled with the Holy Spirit. Mzimu Woyera Seminary day will now be a signature of every year’s prayers offered at the institution. In his sermon, Bishop Musikuwa reminded all that the presence of the Holy Spirit must always propel us to action. “We receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit through the sacraments of baptism and confirmation. We receive faith and called to apostleship, meaning we are called to serve and benefit others”. Right Reverend Peter Musikuwa Bishop of Chikwawa Diocese was speaking in a homily at the grand occasion where Mzimu Woyera Seminary in the Diocese celebrates its Patron Saint “Mzimu Woyera” Pentecost. The day is was celebrated on June 7th , a day before the actual day of Pentecost. “Through the sacrament of baptism we are attached to Christ and that’s why we are Christians. Let us have hearts that prompt us to action for the benefit other people”. He said. He also urged the seminarians to work extra harder in their academics. As part of the celebration, the seminary conducted a fundraising activity with the aim of raising fund to assist the running of the seminary. Stepping aside from the day’s core message, Bishop Peter Musikuwa urged his flock to pray to the Holy Spirit as the country heads closer to the September polls. Mzimu Woyera was established by the Late Bishop Felix Mkhori to form young boys to priesthood. The seminary has so far produced more than 40 priests.
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