Social Services The Catholic Health Commission
The Catholic Health Commission
This is a commission under the Diocesan Social Services Directorate that mainly coordinates the provision of health services in the Diocese. Its establishment was premised on the need to continue the holistic ministry of Christ through provision of curative, rehabilitative, educational and preventive programs that ensure quality and affordable health services.
To continue the Healing Ministry of Christ through the promotion of human life, the provision of preventive, curative and rehabilitative services in a holistic manner, through participation in collaborative networks and partnerships, in accordance with the needs and capacities of the communities, and in line with Catholic core values and principles.
Healthy people assisted by a Holy Spirit filled family of God committed to the provision of equitable, sustainable and quality health care for all regardless of gender, race, color and religion.
To coordinate the health services and programmes implemented by the Church.
DIOCESAN HEALTH COORDINATOR
Global Fund through Action Aid Malawi and coordinated by the ECM
Chikwawa and Nsanje District
July 2018 to December 2020
USAID through JHPIEGO
Chikwawa and Nsanje
March 2020-September 2024
The project supports health institutions as well as communities in a bid to suppress the further spread of HIV/AIDS through intensifying voluntary medical male circumcision. It in this case, EMPOWER complements Malawi government’s quest to build a society of healthy Malawians who are able to contribute effectively towards national development
Chikwawa and Nsanje
October 2020-November 2021
The project seeks prevent further HIV infections and reduce vulnerability of orphans and vulnerable children, caregivers and adolescent girls and young women.
Apart from implementing the mentioned projects, CAHECOM also oversees the provision of medical health services in a number of health institutions within the Diocese, which include:
Diocesan health coordinator: Davie Chimwaza
Featured News
Wed
28
Jan 2026
The Diocese of Chikwawa will hold celebrations for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Saturday, 31st January 2026. The celebration which joins all men and women who consecrated their lives to serving God, will be done conjointly with the commemoration of Pastoral Missionary Unity, PMU. The Office of the Diocesan Pastoral Secretary announced in a letter dated 17th January 2026. The celebration will be held at St Michael’s Cathedral from 9 AM. All the faithful in the Diocese are encouraged to come.
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Wed
28
Jan 2026
The Secretariat for the mother body of all catholic bishops in Malawi, The Malawi Conference for Catholic Bishops, MCCB, has announced its first plenary meeting for the year 2026. According to the press release from the secretariat, signed by Very Rev Fr Valeriano Mtseka who is the Conference’s Secretary General, the plenary will run from Monday 26th January 2026 to Friday 30th January 2026. The meeting which will draw all members of the Conference, will also be graced by the Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia and Malawi, His Excellency Most Rev GianLuca Perici. Among other things, the plenary will discuss issues on Synod on Synodality, recent developments in all lay catholic movements, progress and status of the Directorates of the Secretariat, priestly formation, among others. The press release concludes by calling upon all Christians to commend the Bishops to the Lord in prayer. The Bishops hold plenary meetings twice a year. This is a platform where the Bishops discus matters to do with the mission of the Church in Malawi and the world.
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Wed
21
Jan 2026
Catholics in the country will this coming Sunday, 25th January 2026, the Third Sunday of Ordinary time, celebrate the word of God during their Eucharistic celebration. This is contained in a communique from the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops’ secretariat in Lilongwe. Dated 12th January 2026, and signed by the Very Rev Fr Valeriano Mtseka, the communique calls on all Bible coordinators and parish priests to make preparations so that the day may be celebrated with solemnity and creativity. “The Sunday of the Word of God is dedicated to celebrating, studying, and sharing the importance of sacred scripture in the life of the Church. It highlights the central role of God’s word in our faith and mission, encouraging all the faithful to listen, read, meditate, and live in accordance with scripture. This day offers us an opportunity to renew our relationship with Christ, who speaks to us through His word.” Among the suggested activities to be included in the celebration are; Bible procession, a special display of the Book of the Gospels in Churches, parishes and homes, and communal praying of the “lectio divina” in churches, communities and families. Commenting on the directive, Fr Joseph Gift Chikwapa, the Pastoral Coordinator for the Diocese of Chikwawa, called on all parish priests to consult Fr Alfeo Boloma in case they intent to add more creativity to the celebration for proper guidance. Pope Francis declared The Sunday of the Word of God on 30th September 2019, at the Feast of St Jerome, through his apostolic letter “Aperuit Illis”. He called all believers to deeper engagement with scripture.
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Mon
19
Jan 2026
Choirs in the Diocese will this year celebrate their music talent under the Diocesan Choir Festival in the coming few months. In a written communication from the Diocesan pastoral Coordinator Fr Joseph Gift Chikwapa, the festival will be held in different phases leading to the final. The communication states that there will be an official launch of the festival to be held on 31st January 2026 at St Mathews Nchalo parish, The first phase of the competition will begin in all the parishes on 14th February. The successful choirs will proceed to compete at the deanery level on 14th March 2026. No gifts or awards will be handed out on these two initial levels. The culmination of the festival will be held at Diocesan level on Easter Monday, 4th April at St Mathews Nchalo Parish. A registration fee of MK10,000.00 will be required of all participating choirs. The festival named after the sponsor, Hon Francis Folley, is funded at the total cost of MK10,000,000.00. The final gitfs or awards to be presented are in the following categories. Best perfoming choirs: MK 2,000,000 MK 1,500,000 MK 1,000,000 Mk 1,000,000 (Best performing women choir). Choir conductor MK 70,000 Mk 50,000 MK 30,000 Keyboardist MK 100,000 MK 60,000 MK 40,000 All the choirs that will make it to the final stage will receive Chichewa Catholic hymn books. Each choir is expected to sing two songs: Easter song number 38, and a composition of the song titled: Chifundo cha Mulungu chilibe malire. Hon Francis Folley is a catholic from Our Lady of Fatima Parish. He is member of Parliament for Nsanje North Constituency and Deputy Minister of Education in the current government.
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