The Education Commission
It is an arm of the Catholic Church whose mission, mandate and vision derive from the gospel of Luke 4:18 and from the directive by Jesus to go and teach and baptize, Mt 28:19.
Its mandate is to promote, propagate and defend the kingdom of God through education and training.
Its vision is to provide holistic education that enhances the self – esteem and dignity of the human person in the atmosphere of truth, belonging, care and concern for all.
Its mission is to strive to live and witness through quality value based education for all expressed through the gospel values.
As a commission in the diocese, it oversees and supervises all education institutions especially primary and secondary schools; making sure that they are providing quality education for all and adhering to Catholic values.
Currently there are 89 primary schools, 5 community day secondary schools, 1 minor seminary and 1 girls boarding secondary school.
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Established in 1999 in the Diocese of Chikwawa by late Bishop Right Revevend Felix Mkhori. The Bishop had this vision of giving the girls of the Diocese a chance to access quality and affordable education in the Diocese. As the motto states, his main idea was To Promote the Dignity of a Woman. He used to say that he was one of the people who believed that “if you educate a woman, you are educating a nation”. So these values made a girls secondary school be born just very close to the Bishop’s offices and residence.
The school is made up of several structures which include: the administration block, the academic block with four classes, a science laboratory, a multipurpose hall attached to a kitchen, five hostels with a capacity of 40 students each, a convent where MCA sisters are occupying, a borehole which is a reliable backup source for water and a cattle kraal with over fifty heads of cattle as at February 2021. This ensures that there is a steady supply of beef in the school.
There is a cordial relationship with the Alumni of the school. One intervention the girls have done is to buy branded face masks for all the students on campus and teachers too. They brought hand sanitisers as well as hand washing liquid. All this was to help in the prevention of the spread of CORONA VIRUS. The Alumni have other activities lined up to show their allegiance to the school.
St. Lawrence Girls Secondary School employs both teaching and non teaching staff. And it is also a gender sensitive employer. The school has 11 teachers which includes the Head teacher. It has 14 members of the support staff.
The first national school leaving examination was written in 2002. These pacesetters did so well in their Malawi School Certificate of Education, leaving behind a record that is yet to be beaten. However, that record keeps the other girls to keep on working hard. This has resulted into many girls attaining tertiary education in various University colleges both in the country and outside. This in turn makes the school contribute to the development of the country through these dignified young women as they work in different sectors both private and public. Some of the girls have gone as far as being in the Boards of Directors in some Authorities in the country while others are serious entrepreneurs, employing others in the long run.
Lawrence Parish. This family has established an organization called Chikwawafonds with an aim of directly helping the school in some areas. They have been helping in the science lab, bringing computers in the school as well as sourcing funds for a Solar Power project to be the backup system for power as well.
In a way the family may not be taken as the traditional donors but well wishers who intervene at most critical times. Otherwise it survives on its collection on fees.
Mzimu Woyera Seminary is found in Chikwawa district, close to St Michaels cathedral.
The seminary was established in 1980 with an aim of training boys into priesthood. At its inception, it enrolled 66 students and had classes from Std 6 to Form 4. This has changed over time with classes now begi ning from Form 1 to Form 4.
The seminary has educated over 1716 students. These students are enrolled from parishes within the diocese. The seminary depends on school fees, donations, its alumni, ordinary subsidy from Rome and different agricultural contributions from parishes within the diocese for its operations.
The teaching staff for the institution is made up of the clergy and the laity.
Since its establishment the seminary has had the following as Rector: Fr Louis Mmango, Fr J Mwangeya, Fr Henry Biriwita, Fr Alfeo Boloma, Fr Cleophas Nsambokulira, Fr Valerian Mtseka, Fr Lazarus Maloya and Fr James Chidali.
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Oct 2026
Chikwawa Parish Young Christian Workers have elected Francis Khungwa as their Chairperson deputized by Angella Tembo while Hanneck Kadyamba and Boniface Kamgugu have bee elected as Secretary and Treasurer General respectively. The Parish YCW executive committee were elected yesterday, Sunday 25th October 2026,at St Michaels Cathedral during the Elective Annual General meeting. Earlier in the morning, the team held a fundraiser aiming at raising funds to assist the renovation of St Michael’s Cathedral project which is underway. Francis Khungwa, the newly elected Chairperson thanked the YCW team for committing themselves to different projects but also encouraged everyone to take a leading role in supporting church activities, nourishing faith as well as fulfilling church agendas and plans. Among the funds raised, there will be a small allocation to support a trip to Fatima next month and a big walk fundraiser in December. Chikwawa Parish YCW section has also agreed to revamp other youths groupings from outstations in the parish.
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Oct 2026
His Lordship Rt. Rev. Peter Musikuwa, Bishop of the Diocese of Chikwawa, made a pastoral visit to the Catholic Students Organisation (CSO) at Chikwawa Teachers Training College on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The visit was aimed at praying with the students, Catholic lecturers, staff and families, and strengthening their spiritual life. Catholic student teachers from Blantyre Teachers Training College also joined the gathering, in a strong show of unity of faith between the two colleges. Before Holy Mass, the Bishop and the congregation prayed the World Mission Rosary together in the Main Hall. Bishop Musikuwa then celebrated Holy Mass. The Gospel reading was taken from Matthew 22:34-40. In his homily, the Bishop reflected on the greatest commandment and urged the students to live a life of love. “We must love one another as we continue our studies and in our daily lives, for love is the foundation of our faith,” Bishop Musikuwa said. In his address after Mass, the Bishop thanked the community for the warm welcome. “It has long been my desire to visit the Catholic Students Organisation here at Chikwawa TTC since the college opened. I am happy that God has made it possible today,” he said. He encouraged the student teachers to grow both professionally and spiritually, reminding them of their important role in the Church. “The Church relies on you. Some of you will one day serve and lead our Catholic schools. The Church therefore needs teachers of good moral character,” the Bishop said. After Mass, the Bishop held separate meetings with the Catholic student teachers, the Catholic tutors and lecturers, and the Catholic families attached to the college. In the meetings, he spoke about discipline, good morals, and the vocation of teaching. “Teaching is a vocation, a service to both God and the nation,” he told them. Mr Kingsley Dunga, who spoke on behalf of the Chikwawa TTC CSO Patron, described the Bishop’s visit as a great privilege. “This visit is a great privilege for us. We are truly blessed to have our Shepherd praying with us,” Dunga said. He also thanked Fr. Alufeyo Boloma for the careful preparations that made the day “joyful and well ordered.” Mr Boniface Chimbwanya, Patron of Blantyre TTC CSO, said the students of Chikwawa TTC were privileged to receive the Bishop. He also commended the joint choir of the two colleges, saying, “We thank the choir for their dedicated service which made our liturgy so uplifting.” In their vote of thanks, Silvester Jamu, Chairperson of Chikwawa TTC CSO, and Martha Mchenga, Chairperson of Blantyre TTC CSO, expressed gratitude to the Bishop. “This visit has strengthened our spiritual life and encouraged us in our faith journey,” they said.
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Oct 2026
The Community of Sant’Egidio of Chikwawa donated school uniforms to twenty needy pupils at Milongera Primary School on Sunday, 18 October 2026. The school stands in Chitimbe Village under Traditional Authority Mphuka in Thyolo District under Nkhate Parish in the Diocese of Chikwawa. The simple ceremony took place after Sunday Mass at Changata Catholic Church, which shares the same grounds with the school as an outstation of the parish. The twenty children were chosen with care because of their clear need for this support. William Mpunga, Coordinator of the Community of Sant’Egidio in Chikwawa Diocese, shared that members of the community under Nkhate Parish freely contributed the funds for this work of charity. He said members had hoped to reach out to more children yet were glad to help these twenty despite limited resources. Mpunga described the gesture as a true sign of love and Christian solidarity and confirmed that the community will continue serving those most in need. Joseph Stenala, Headteacher of Milongera Primary School, thanked the Community of Sant’Egidio for arriving at the right moment to assist pupils from poor families. He encouraged all others to follow this example by sharing even the little they have with those who lack. Mathias Khaiya, speaking on behalf of all parents, expressed deep gratitude for the timely gift because many families could not afford uniforms for their children.
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Oct 2026
The Catholic Teachers Association (CTA) in the Diocese of Chikwawa held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday at Ngabu Parish, culminating in the election of a new Diocesan Executive Committee. Harry Rambiki of Bangula has been elected as the new Chairperson, deputised by James Mtengaponji of Fatima as Vice Chairperson. Rose Zwangeti of Bangula was elected Secretary, Chisomo Mwase of Njale as Vice Secretary, Mercy Kasuzweni of Ngabu as Treasurer, and Agness Khoko of Chikwawa as Vice Treasurer. The Committee Members are Ganizani Brighton of Nkhate, Robert Magaso of Nchalo, Fidelis Chalakwa of Chikwawa, and Richard Therula of Molere. The AGM was attended by the Diocesan Chaplain and Patron of the Association, Rev. Fr. John Denis Lockie, the Diocesan Education Coordinator, Mr. Geoffrey Mdala, and Catholic teachers from across the diocese. The meeting began with a reflection by Fr. Lockie under the theme “Rooted in Christ, Sent for Mission.” He reminded teachers that they are called to be fishers of Christ in the classroom and to serve as a vital moral compass for the young. He urged them to uphold professionalism and academic excellence while fostering unity that rises above tribal, political and economic divisions. He further called on teachers to recommit to intentional catechesis, so that children receive not only secular education but also deep formation in the Catholic faith. Fr. Lockie stressed that as the Church in Malawi marks 125 years since the arrival of the Montfort Missionaries, Catholic teachers are among the primary architects of the Church’s future. The reflection was followed by the celebration of Holy Mass. In her remarks, the Organising Chairperson of the AGM, Mrs. Vita Masamba Nkhope, thanked God for the successful gathering despite challenges such as fuel scarcity and limited finances that prevented many teachers from attending. She expressed gratitude to the Catholic teachers of Ngabu Parish for their cooperation in hosting the event and to the Young Christian Students (YCS) of Ngabu Secondary School for leading the choir during Mass. Mr. Geoffrey Mdala thanked all those present and explained that Ngabu Parish was chosen as the venue because of the strong involvement of its teachers in Church activities. He noted that the meeting was a success despite some difficulties in preparation and urged teachers to ensure their lives consistently reflect Christian values. Fr. Lockie also thanked all who made the effort to attend. He emphasised that the newly elected executive must remain active, visit parishes throughout the diocese, strengthen the Association, and encourage more Catholic teachers to join. The Association now looks forward to renewed commitment and greater collaboration among Catholic teachers across the Diocese of Chikwawa.
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