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Tue
12
May 2026
Bishop Peter Musikuwa has urged members of the clergy who are holding different offices to reflect the light of Christ in their work. The remarks have been made at the Bishop’s house conference room on 12th May 2026, when he invited chaplains and directors of different apostolates and institutions for a meeting. The meeting has been organized for the members to appreciate the Church’s expectation of every office bearer, and give them opportunity to share their experiences in their responsibilities. In his speech that marked the opening of the meeting, the bishop called on members to remember that they are only doing the work on behalf of the Church and Christ. He therefore called on priests to live lives that reflect the light of Christ, as a sign of obedience to his commands. “Make sure to uphold ethical standards as you discharge your duties, acknowledging that any unethical way of carrying out the duties seriously tarnishes the image of both the church and the minister.” He said. The meeting has drawn together office bearers from the around the Diocese. The meeting will run for a day.
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Tue
12
May 2026
Bishop Peter Martin Musikuwa of the Diocese of Chikwawa has urged young people to desist from resorting to mob justice as a way of seeking redress. The Bishop made the remarks at Ngabu on Monday 11th May 2026during the funeral of Mr. Alan Mashonga. Speaking after the mass, the Bishop was reacting to news that is viral recently that people are being accused, and killed for being suspects in the alleged mysterious missing of males’ private parts. “I urge all young people, because from the look of things it is young people that are in the forefront of pelting punishment of people suspected to have had a hand in the missing of men’s private parts. Let us all seek redress from relevant authorities.” Said Musikuwa. Earlier at the same function, senior group village head Misongwe, lamented the impact of recent events relating to mob justice in the Lower Shire valley. “These rumors and our subsequent actions seeking to address the challenges are tarnishing the good image that our region has always had.” He said. Recently, society has been fed with rumors that some men are removing other men’s private parts in Nsanje and Chikwawa districts. This has led to civilians resorting to killing suspects without following the right channels. As it stands, 43 people have been arrested and are currently being held on remand at Chichiri Prison all answering charges of murder. Ironically, those that claimed that they had their private parts removed, have not suffered such. Civil Society Organizations in lower shire will soon roll out a sensitization campaign on the same. Meanwhile, there is calm in the region especially hot spots as heavy police presence is the order of the day.
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Tue
5
May 2026
Bishop Peter Musikuwa of Chikwawa Diocese on Sunday presided over the enrollment of 20 new members into the Young Christian Workers (YCW) movement, using the occasion to challenge Catholic youths to reject destructive habits and become models of leadership. In his homily, Bishop Musikuwa expressed concern over rising crime and substance abuse among Malawi’s youth, who make up the majority of the population. “It is worrisome to see so many young people indulging in unruly behaviors such as excessive beer drinking, which renders them unproductive,” he said. He urged young Catholics to join youth movements like YCW, where they can interact with peers, develop leadership skills, and grow in faith. “The time you are spending here is precious,” the Bishop told the new members. “Right now, some of your friends are weak from drinking all weekend. But you have set yourselves apart. I want to see youth in all parishes join these movements or other Church groups.” Echoing the Bishop, Diocesan YCW President Andrew Tembo called on members to live out the Church’s teachings through both spiritual and social action. He emphasized the YCW method of _See, Judge, Act_ as a tool to respond to community needs. “Newly enrolled members must not stop here,” Tembo said. “Make the movement attractive to others and spread the Gospel through your actions, following the example of St. Joseph the Worker.” YCW commemorates its feast day annually on May 1. Chikwawa Diocese marked the occasion with charity work at St. Martin Hospital, where members donated assorted items to patients and guardians. The celebration culminated Sunday with the enrollment of 20 new members: 11 from Molere Parish, 3 from Nkhate Parish, 2 each from Chikwawa, Nchalo, and Fatima parishes.
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Mon
27
Apr 2026
Bishop Peter Martin Musikuwa of the Diocese of Chikwawa has urged youths in the Diocese to be fully committed to Church activities as they are the hope and future of the Church. He made the remarks on Sunday, 27th April at St Kalemba Parish where youths gathered for the celebration of World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The Bishop reminded the youths of their duty to fully commit themselves to their faith, among others being in good standing with the Church so that they can enjoy God’s abundant graces in the Church through the sacraments. During the celebration, the Bishop read the papal message designated for the day. The celebration brought together youths from all over the Diocese. After the Eucharistic celebration, youths had time for recreation through traditional dances, dancing to music but also a live performance by Kanikani, a young up and coming musician from Chikwawa. Next Years celebration will be held in Chikwawa deanery at a parish to be announced in due course.
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Fri
17
Apr 2026
The Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has announced the celebration of the Quasquicentennial celebration of the permanent establishment of the Catholic Church in Malawi. The announcement has been made through a communication made by Rt Rev Martin Mtumbuka, Chairperson for the conference. Termed as a historical celebration, under the theme, Rooted in Christ, sent for a mission: celebrating 125 years of evangelization in Malawi, this will a momentous occasion to recall the early missions who came to Malawi bringing the Good News of salvation. The celebration will be held on 19th September, 2026 at St Mary’s (Nzama) parish, the first catholic parish in Malawi. “We are honored that Most Reverend Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Secretary for the Dicastery for Evangelization, will preside over the celebration as special delegate of the Holy See. His presence will signify our communion with the Universal Church, and with His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, the successor of Peter.” reads the statement. The celebration has been hailed as an opportune time to remember the sacrifices of the early missions, the Church’s commitment to evangelization through education, healthcare and social development , contributing to spiritual, human and social development of the society. Nzama parish is the first parish to be established in Malawi after earlier futile efforts of the preceding missionaries.
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Wed
15
Apr 2026
As they say, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Wanting to be the nucleus from which the DNA and the whole being of the Divine Mercy Apostolate in the Diocese, a group formally known as the Daily Rosary Prayer group, rebranded in recent years, now seeks to gain recognition and spread throughout the Diocese. The intentions were made during an interface meeting when the group from Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Molere parish, led by Fr Matthews Kamiza, met His Lordship Bishop Peter Musikuwa at his residence. The meeting took place on Wednesday, 15th April 2026. In his words, Fr Kamiza, stated that the purpose of the visit was to inform the Bishop of the existence of this group, and their intentions that it should grow and become a Diocesan grouping. “We started as a group dedicated to prayer the rosary at Molere church. Later, after my arrival in the parish and having seen what they did, I recommended that they become Divine Mercy apostolate” Recounted Fr Kamiza. The group began from a small group of Christians in Molere who joined in prayer to prayer for different needs. They usually prayed the rosary and sought the intercession of the Blessed virgin Mary. Catherine Dominiko Kapusa is one of the first members of the group. She recalls that they first grouped as Christians devoted to praying the rosary called Daily Rosary group. ” We used to meet once in a month, often having overnight rosary recitation, and other prayers. We also had Eucharistic adoration.” she recalls. Catechist Enoch Galeta, a member of the group, can only sing good of the Divine Mercy Apostolate. He cites a number of good things that the members have received from God’s mercy. This is a testimony of the benefits of the apostolate and now they want to share all that with all the faithful in the Diocese. Once given full recognition, the apostolate will be established as a Diocesan lay apostolate and the pioneer members will be sent on a mission to spread it to all the parishes in the Diocese.
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Sat
11
Apr 2026
Bishop Peter Musikuwa of the Diocese of Chikwawa, has urged members of the I am Catholic and I am Proud grouping to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic faith and then teach and practice others. The Bishop made the statement during the Eucharistic celebration, marking the official beginning of a three day National Annual General Meeting for the lay group. During the celebration, the Bishop acknowledged the duty that members of the group have to help in spreading the Catholic faith. However, he said, this is only possible if members know and practice what they know about the faith. “Let us all be like the first community of believers; they attracted many to the new religion by their lives” He said. In his remarks, National Chairperson for Proud Catholics pleaded with the Bishop to appoint a priest to be chaplain for the group in the Diocese. The meeting will end tomorrow Sunday after a day’s deliberation, among the issues, the discussion on their national constitution.
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Sat
11
Apr 2026
A dark cloud has fallen. Fr Francis Damaseke has passed on to be with the Father. The Archdiocese of Lilongwe has announced the untimely death of one of her priests, Fr Francis Damaseke. Fr Damaseke succumbed to respiratory complications early today, Fr Patrick Thawale announced. The news has come as shock and a blow not only to the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, but the whole Catholic community in Malawi and many Malawians in general. According to inside information and confirmed by the archdiocese, Fr Damaseke had been hospitalized for some weeks after he had respiratory difficulties. Fr Damaseke is widely known for his critical role in social media evangelization after the Covid 19 pandemic. Through the Tiyankhuleni Ambuye project and grouping, he defied the barriers of social contact during the pandemic to continue evangelization of the peoples through whatsapp and facebook platforms. Born on 27th September 1986, Fr Damaseke was ordained a priest on 9th July 2016. He has served at Mlare, Chilinde, St Patricks parishes. He also served as Nation Social Research and Communications Coordinator under the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops. At the time of his passing, Fr Damaseke was serving at Nathenje parish as curate. Burial arrangements for late Fr Francis Damaseke will be announced in due course. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
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Sat
11
Apr 2026
The Catholic lay movement, I am Catholic and Am Proud, will hold its 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year 2026 in the Diocese of Chikwawa, where among others, leaders from all the Dioceses and sub committees of the grouping will undergo leadership training. In her words, Chrissy Katunga Chidothi the National Secretary for the group, the meeting will run from 10thth to 12th April 2026. The meeting will take place at Chikwawa Teachers Training College. This year’s theme is “Never flag in zeal, keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord”, inspired by Romans 12:11. This meeting is expected to be attended by over a hundred delegates, from different Dioceses and sub committees. Among the activities to be done are leadership training, constitutional review and reports from Dioceses and Chapters. The meeting will begin with Eucharistic celebration to be presided over by Bishop Peter Musikuwa, on 11th April 2026. Speaking on the eve of the meeting, James Chonde, who is the Diocesan Chairperson, has called on many Catholics to join the group especially in the Diocese of Chikwawa, thereby helping in the mission of the Church by spreading love and charity among us. He has however lamented the lack of a chaplain for the grouping in the Diocese who can guide them in their spiritual life. The grouping also called Proud Catholics is established in all the Dioceses in Malawi except Karonga. In Chikwawa, the group is in two chapters, Chikwawa and Nsanje which share the 14 parishes of the Diocese. I am Catholic and Am Proud encourages Catholics to take pride and defend their faith. Its main cornerstone is Love among Christians.
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Fri
20
Mar 2026
Hundreds of families in Nchalo, in the Lundu area, have now spent their second night on the M1 road as floodwaters fill their homes, rendering them uninhabitable. This follows days of heavy downpour of rain in the lower Shire Valley districts of Nsanje and Chikwawa. The situation is worsened by the large volumes of water the area is receiving from the Shire and Mwanza rivers as the rains continue to pour in the uplands where these two big rivers flow from. According to the status report from the Department of Disaster Management Affairs as of 19th March 2026, a total of 1565 households have been affected, with three deaths and two injuries. This follows heavy rain the area has received from the 15th to 18th March 2026. All the TAs in Chikwawa have been affected. The number affected is but a fraction of the country’s total of 9,598. DoDMA has since begun distribution of relief items, with a full-scale response to follow once the situation eases. As of today, the M1 road between Bereu and Nchalo in Chikwawa is completely cut off, rendering mobility impossible. The Diocese of Chikwawa, through its Development desk(CADECOM) in the Social Services Directorate, has already begun interfacing with different donor partners and organizations with an aim to raise funds for relief activities. Meanwhile, the weather conditions in the region give hope as for the first time in four days, there is sunshine. This will offer comfort as water levels are set to go down, offering relief for these victims to return home.
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Tue
17
Mar 2026
People in the Traditional Authorities of Chiputula and Makhuwira are destitute following a heavy storm that hit their area. According to a report by Fr Samson Kayuni, who is the parish priest for Nkhate parish under whose jurisdiction these areas fall, the most affected villages are Dwanya in Chiputulas area and Mphali in Makhuwiras area. According to this report, the damage caused by this catastrophe is of varying degrees. For example, in Mphali village, one person is reportedly to have lost their life, with many having sustained serious injuries due to the effect of the storm. The report shows that Rabecca Mlonya, a girl who is a Standard 8 learner at Phimbi Primary School, got her leg fractured and was treated at Chikwawa District Hospital. In Dwanya, on the other hand, a household is reported to be finding shelter in a chicken kraal. This only shows how desperate the situation and the plight of these people are. The strong wind that hit the area is said to have been of great magnitude, such that big trees have been brought down and houses demolished. In Mphali, elderly people who had just benefited from a recently completed programme of building their houses are homeless again after the storm. Another family in the same village can not believe that after making savings for five years to build a house, that house is now brought to the ground, the roof blown off, and they are living in a kitchen that has survived the damage. These narratives only show a tip of the damage as narrated by Fr Kayuni, who reckons he failed to complete the assessment because of fatigue, since many households have been left without shelter. Fr Kayuni has since made a call to well-wishers to help in alleviating the pain and loss of the people by coming in to help with basic materials for shelter, foodstuffs, and other amenities. The Diocesan Social Services Directorate, through the Catholic Development Commission, from time to time provides interventions where the livelihood and dignity of persons are compromised.
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Mon
16
Mar 2026
His Lordship Peter Musikuwa, Bishop of the Diocese of Chikwawa has hailed the early signs of good preparation as the Diocese gears for the celebration of the 63rd World Day of Prayer for vocations. The sentiments were made on Sunday, 15th March at St Kalemba parish, Bangula, where the Bishop led in the Eucharistic ceremony launching this year’s celebrations. Speaking during the celebration, the Bishop reminded the congregation, including the youths, that later in May at the summit of this celebration, all roads will lead to Bangula and therefore the whole Diocese will be watching with keen interest such a celebration. He therefore called upon parents to encourage young people to prepare for this day. “I am hopeful that we will have a successful celebration. Today, the choir sang well, the organization has been good, and yet this is but the launch. We hope we will have a very good celebration next month,” said Musikuwa. The mass drew together young people from parishes closer to St Kalemba. Among the priests present Fr Stanford Sungani, Youth Chaplain, Fr Bernard Limani PMS Director, Fr Emmanuel Malikebu, deputy Vocations Director, and Fr Tobias Gamera, who is parish priest for Kalemba parish. The celebration for Word Day of Prayer for vocations will be held on 26th April at St Kalemba parish, under the theme “Youth: Be One in Christ, United in Mission.”
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