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Thu
10
Sep 2026
Catholic women from across the Diocese of Chikwawa begin a three-day gathering today at Tengani Parish in Nsanje District. The meeting runs from Thursday 10 September to Saturday 12 September 2026 under the theme “The Year of the Motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary.” Its focus is “The Catholic Woman, Messenger of Hope in the Family,” inviting every Catholic woman to grow as a bearer of hope within her home. Fr Felix Bzyakulima, Chaplain of the Catholic Women Association in the Diocese, will guide the participants on their spiritual journey and practical Christian living. Sessions will cover how a Catholic woman serves faithfully in the home, the parish and the wider community. Participants will also learn about Synodality, the shared journey of the Church, which rests on one baptism and one faith in God for all Catholics throughout the world. Mrs Nancy Chilenje, Chairlady of the Catholic Women Association in Chikwawa Diocese, said the aim is that every woman leaves the meeting ready to serve her family, her community and her Church with renewed strength. She expressed gratitude to the priests and sisters who prepared the programme, noting that their support helps the women walk together in unity. Beyond spiritual formation, the gathering will offer skills training, including simple business ideas that help mothers improve the lives of their families. Women will also share practical ways of facing the daily challenges that arise in the home. By: Communications Department
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Wed
9
Sep 2026
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP), of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB), has organized a stakeholders workshop aiming to asses and explore more ways of making the commission and its activities visible. The workshop which will run from 9th to 10th September 2026, at Linde Motel in Mponela. Addressing the house at the opening of the workshop, Lewis Msiyadungu, National CCJP Coordinator, mentioned on the need of the Church and CCJP in particular, to keep pace with the current trends in media and communication so that the impact of the commission does not only reach the targeted community but the wider community as well. Setting the tone at the beginning of the workshop, Dr Peter Chinoko, one of the lead facilitators, said the workshop is not about media but the voice. He recalls the 30 years that the CCJP have been seen as the voice of the voiceless. Among the topics to be shared are: diagnosis of CCJP’s visibility, Understanding Media landscape, relationships and collaborations with all stakeholders. CCJP is a branch of the Social Services Directorate that deals with issues of governance.
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Sat
5
Sep 2026
The Diocese of Chikwawa has concluded a three-day Eucharistic Congress held from Thursday to Saturday, 3 to 5 September 2026, at Jubilee Square, Chikwawa Cathedral. The Congress was held under the theme “Eucharist: Source and Summit of our Christian Life and Mission.” Rt. Rev. Peter Musikuwa, Bishop of Chikwawa, was the main celebrant and led the gathering of priests, religious sisters, catechists and the lay faithful. The programme included Eucharistic celebrations, sessions on the Eucharist, the Sacrament of Penance, adoration and Benediction. The Congress reached its high point on Friday with a Eucharistic procession from Chikwawa Cathedral to St Lawrence Girls Secondary School. Speaking during the gathering, Bishop Musikuwa said the aim was to help the faithful understand more deeply the meaning of the Eucharist in their Christian life and mission. He asked that similar gatherings be held more often so that Christians may know the meaning of the Eucharist, the reverence due to it and other related matters. The Bishop also thanked everyone who took part and helped make the Congress possible. On Saturday, Vicar General Fr Cosmas Chasukwa closed the event on behalf of the Bishop and thanked all the groups that served in different ways. He asked them to keep offering the same service at other church celebrations. John Nyaika, who chairs the body that represents the laity in the Diocese, said the Eucharist had shown that the people want to remain one. He said the faithful of Chikwawa Diocese are ready to take up the different works of the Church and asked those who are able to keep supporting the Church. Fr Matthews Kamiza, who coordinates liturgical events in the Diocese, specially thanked the parishes of Chikwawa, Nchalo and Ngabu for sending choirs, girls who serve at the altar and boys who serve at the altar. Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion from various groups and parishes were sprinkled with holy water and given the items they need for their ministry. By: Communication’s Department
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Fri
4
Sep 2026
Bishop Peter Musikuwa has called on Christians in his Diocese to develop deep love for the sacrament of the Eucharist, stressing that it is not just a commemoration but the reliving of the sacrifice of Christ. The Bishop made the remarks during the official opening of the Diocesan Eucharistic congress at St Michael’s cathedral in Chikwawa, on 3rd September, 2026. Citing the scripture from St Paul, the Bishop said Paul does not only recite the memory of what happened but he relives the sacrifice of Christ as he preaches to his listeners. The bishop concluded his sermon by expressing his desire that this congress be celebrated at parish level to accord more Christians opportunity to pray. Speaking at the beginning of the congress, Fr Samson Kayuni who is the Diocesan pastoral secretary, read out the objectives of congress namely; raising awareness of the central place of the Eucharist in the life of the Church, help improve understanding and celebration of the liturgy, and learn the social dimension of the Eucharist. The day began with the enthronement and adoration of the blessed sacrament, official opening, and confessions. Later in the day, two sessions were given followed by Eucharistic adoration to end the day’s activities. The congress concludes on Saturday, 5th September 2026.
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Fri
4
Sep 2026
Deepening our faith in the Holy Eucharist begins with a simple, profound invitation from Jesus Christ: to cast out into the deep for a miraculous catch. This divine call challenges us to move past the shallow waters of routine religion and plunge into a profound relationship with the Lord. These are the words with which Fr Elizeo Nthalika opened his session during the Eucharistic congress on Thursday 3rd September, 2026. Ultimately, what we do when we kneel before the Blessed Sacrament speaks volumes about what we truly believe. Our posture, our silence, and our devotion reveal whether we recognize a living person or merely a ritual symbol. The true origin of the Eucharist is rooted deeply in God’s eternal desire to dwell among His people. From the very beginning in the Book of Genesis, God created humanity in His own image and likeness, granting us dominion over the earth. However, our ongoing historical failure to carry out God’s mission stems directly from our inability to consistently reflect His image. To bridge this gap, God repeatedly made covenants with His people, pursuing a binding relationship of love. Yet, time and again, humanity showed a stubborn reluctance to enter into that closeness—a hesitation that God frequently rebuked through the prophets. In the fullness of time, Jesus came to transform this distance into ultimate intimacy. He does not desire a cold, legalistic attachment; He wants our relationship with Him to be intensely close. As Jesus beautifully reminds us in the Gospels: “Remain in me, as I remain in you.” This is the vivid mystery explained by the parable of the vine and its branches. Through the new and everlasting covenant, God’s laws are no longer engraved coldly on stone tablets, but are instead written directly onto our hearts. Through the mystery of the Holy Eucharist, Jesus quite literally dwells within us, sustaining our souls just as the vine gives life to its branches. Furthermore, the foundation of the Eucharist shows that God perfectly understood the vital importance of the human body. Our salvation was not achieved through an abstract concept, but through physical, human flesh. The body represents absolute availability and vulnerability. By taking on a physical body, God made Himself tangibly present among us, making our salvation visible and real. To truly deepen our faith, we must actively strengthen this relationship with Jesus by changing how we see the Blessed Sacrament. We need to view the Eucharist through a human lens, recognizing that Christ identifies completely with our neighbor. What you do to the least of your brothers, you do directly to Christ. Therefore, all the dynamics of healthy human relationships—attention, communication, and fidelity—must also apply to our relationship with Christ. True Christian life is fundamentally about this relationship, rather than an isolated, checklist pursuit of holiness. As the truth of the Gospel reveals: “There is no holiness of life without a relationship with Christ.” When we finally grasp this reality, our hearts are naturally led to adoration. True adoration springs from a deep, untold love. We adore Jesus because we suddenly realize His immense holiness and humbly acknowledge our own smallness in His presence. As we look toward the Eucharistic Congress, this gathering must serve as a powerful catalyst to help us adore Christ more deeply. For this renewal to happen, our priests must be the very first to lead by example, showing a profound reverence at the altar. Alongside their witness, the Church must prioritize rich catechesis about the Eucharist and encourage the continuous sharing of Bible verses to ignite a scriptural fire in the hearts of the faithful.
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Tue
1
Sep 2026
The Diocesan Pastoral Office has officially invited the clergy, religious, and lay faithful to participate in the upcoming Diocesan Eucharistic Congress. According to a communication from the Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator, the major spiritual gathering will take place from September 3rd to September 5th at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Chikwawa. This local initiative serves to extend and localize the spiritual fruits of the National Eucharistic Congress, which was celebrated last year in Lilongwe. The event brings the spirit of that national milestone directly to the local faithful, offering a dedicated space for communal renewal. Father Samson Kayuni, the Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator, described the Eucharistic Congress as a rare and profound opportunity for the local Church. He emphasized that the gathering allows the community to come together to learn, pray, worship, and share testimonies centered around the Holy Eucharist, which remains the source and summit of the Catholic Christian life. The educational and spiritual sessions will focus heavily on deepening the sacramental life of the believers. Among the core topics scheduled for discussion are dedicated sessions exploring the relationship between the Holy Eucharist and the Sacrament of Penance, emphasizing Confession as a necessary prerequisite for worthily receiving Holy Communion. A rich itinerary of spiritual activities has been planned across the three days to facilitate deep devotion. The congress will open with a solemn introductory Mass on the first day, followed by a public Eucharistic procession, communal adoration, and ample time for individual confessions. The three-day celebration will draw to a close on September 5th with a grand concluding Mass. Right Reverend Bishop Peter Musikuwa will preside over this final liturgy, sealing the event with the commissioning and patriarchal blessing for the entire Diocese.
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Sat
29
Aug 2026
Bishop Peter Musikuwa has exhorted Christians of the newly established Chinthebe parish to a life of holiness, now that God has found His dwelling among them with the establishment of the new parish. The Bishop made the remarks today during Eucharistic celebration marking the establishment of St Joseph Chinthebe as a new parish in the Diocese. In his own words, just as King Solomon questioned why he should build a temple for the Lord who is all Holy, Bishop Musikuwa said the faithful in Chinthebe might be asking the same question, that, could God really be found among them? Could Chinthebe really be a parish? He therefore called on all Christian to take this a privilege since through this parish, many people will receive God’s blessings. “Just as scripture says, true worship is in spirit and truth, you must pray and live the Christian life in truth and spirit. Therefore, you are all called to live holy lives since it is the very purpose that God lives among us to sanctify us” Said the Bishop. Chinthebe was erected parish on 1st August 2026 at St Micheal’s cathedral in Chikwawa. The official opening of the parish today means that with full canonical rights, the new parish will enjoy all the privileges of a parish. During the Eucharistic celebration, Fr Yohane Nzondola who was appointed parish priest, has been enthroned on his seat as parish priest. Speaking at the end of the ceremony, Mr. Chirwa, chairperson of the new parish, reminded all the faithful of the new parish that after the long journey of longing and waiting, now comes the real task of running and supporting the new parish. He called for a change in the way they offer their wealth and tithes because without this change, we might not manage to sustain it. Chinthebe parish becomes the 15th parish in the Diocese and will belong to the Deanery of Molere.
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Fri
28
Aug 2026
As night falls on the 28th of August 2026, a fire of great expectation lights people’s lives on this eve of the celebration of the official opening of a new parish. St Joseph parish, will be the destination for all the faithful in the Diocese of Chikwawa, as His Lordship Peter Musikuwa, will lead in officially opening the new parish in the Diocese. Mr Robert Chirwa, who is the chairperson for the organizing committee for this celebration, says that everything is in its place and the people are eagerly awaiting the day that fulfills their long standing desire. He describes the people’s joy as untold, reflecting on the desire that had often become their daily prayer. “Everyone is happy, we can’t hold our joy. We have long waited for this day, and now that it is finally here, all we can say is thank you Lord” said Chirwa. From a time in distant memory, Christians from this part of the Diocese desired to have their own parish. This was quite evident today as the final preparations took place. The whole place has been filled with enthusiasm, joy and eager expectation of what they will forever keep in their memory, that, they have been part of this historical event. The celebration marking the opening of the new parish will start with installation of the new parish priest, thereafter, the Eucharistic celebration, forming the pinnacle of the celebrations. Fr Yohane Nzondola is the first parish priest for St Joseph. St Joseph (Chinthebe) parish, formed part of St Simeon (Njale) parish in the Thyolo highlands. Its erection as a new parish brings the total number of parishes in the Diocese to 15. It will belong to Molere deanery. The parish was erected on 1st August 2026, at the Jubilee square at St Michael’s Cathedral in Chikwawa.
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Fri
28
Aug 2026
Bishop Peter Martin Musikuwa of the Diocese of Chikwawa has called upon all children to embrace their mission in the Church by emulating the example of Christ our Lord. The call was made this morning during the Eucharistic celebration marking the official opening of this year’s Diocesan Children Congress, at Our Lady of Fatima parish. During his sermon, the Bishop called upon all children to be conscious of their call to serve God, who has time and again demonstrated to the human race that He loves all people. Quoting the days liturgy of the word, the bishop said, just as the Lord tells us that the greatest of all is commandments if love, children are to love one another. “The mission to which we are called to participate, will only be possible if we get rooted in Christ through love. We called to love one another so as to work together towards the mission of Christ” said Musikuwa. The three-day congress, which began on 27 August 2026 and will conclude on 29 August, is being organized by the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) as part of the implementation of resolutions from the 2025 National Children’s Congress. It seeks to strengthen missionary formation among children and encourage them to take an active role in the life and mission of the Church. The young participants have come together for a programme centered on faith, prayer, formation, missionary activity, friendship and recreation. The congress is also providing an opportunity for children from different parishes to meet, interact and share their experiences as young members of the Catholic Church. The congress is being held under the theme “Children, Be One with Christ, United in Mission,” emphasizing the call for children to remain united with Christ and actively participate in the mission of the Church. The congress will conclude on Saturday, 29th August, 2026.
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Thu
27
Aug 2026
More than 400 children from across the Catholic Diocese of Chikwawa are set to attend the Diocesan Children’s Congress at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Nsanje District. The children eagerly anticipate the congress, which will be their maiden Diocesan Children’s Congress. Fr John Lockie, Diocesan Social Research and Communications Coordinator, told Zodiak Online today that the stage is set for the event. Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) Director, Fr. Bernard Limani, describes, “this as not just a meeting or a trip to some place for a vacation, it is rather an opportunity to deepen their faith.” Among the topics to be shared with the children are; on sacraments, liturgy, and child protection. To run for the next two days, children will be taught on their role in the liturgy, meaning they are no longer spectators, but active members in the Church. They will be drilled on the origins, meaning and significance of the seven sacraments of the Church. As the Church continues to implement Pope Francis’ Laudato Si, these children will have time to realize the role they can play to preserve our environment in their small ways like practicing proper waste disposal. We pray for the success of the congress.
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Wed
26
Aug 2026
The air is thick with anticipation and joy as final preparations fall into place for the upcoming Diocesan Children’s Congress. Set to run from August 27 to 29, the mega event will bring together 400 children from 14 parishes across the diocese. Host venue Our Lady of Fatima Parish is buzzing with high-energy preparations to welcome the young delegates. Volunteers are busy transforming the parish grounds into a colorful hub of faith and fellowship. To be celebrated under the theme “Children, be one in Christ, united in mission,” organizers, youth animators, and parish families are working around the clock to ensure safe lodging, nutritious meals, and an unforgettable spiritual experience for every child. Fr Bernard Limani, who is the Diocesan Pontifical Mission Societies Director, expressed optimism that this first ever Children Congress will be a success. “We expect delegates from all the parishes. Of course we should have anticipated a large gathering, but being the first of its kind, 400 children will make a good beginning” Said Limani. The three-day congress features a packed itinerary designed to form well-rounded, socially conscious young Catholics. The core focus areas include: Sacraments and Liturgy: Deepening the children’s understanding of Catholic worship and sacred traditions. Care for the Environment: Interactive sessions teaching ecological responsibility and stewardship of creation. Child Protection: Empowering children with awareness regarding their safety, rights, and bodily autonomy. Charity Work: Practical missionary action through a special visit to the children’s ward at Trinity Hospital, where delegates will distribute gifts and comfort young patients. The spiritual highlight of the event takes place on Friday, August 28. His Lordship, Bishop Peter Musikuwa, will preside over the solemn Opening Mass. This celebration will officially gather the 400 children at the altar, igniting their missionary zeal and uniting them in their shared identity in Christ. As the countdown ticks down to August 27, the Diocese stands ready to witness a vibrant renewal of faith led by its youngest and most energetic members.
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Sat
15
Aug 2026
His Lordship Rt Reverend Peter Martin Musikuwa, Bishop of the Diocese of Chikwawa, has called upon the newly professed sisters to be faithful to their religious vows as one way of getting blessed and gateway to receiving their reward in heaven. The Bishop reminded the sisters to take after Mary’s example, who, because of her faithful service, was assumed body and soul into heaven. Bishop Musikuwa made these remarks today 15th August at St Micheal’s Cathedral, during the Eucharistic celebration where two sisters of the religious congregation of Mary Consoler of the Afflicted (MCA), made their first and final vows. Sister Esmy Tembo, and Sister Magret Boloma made her first and final professions today as a religious sisters respectively, at a colorful celebration led by Bishop Musikuwa. Reflecting on the day’s liturgy of the word, the Bishop recalled the unwavering faith that Mary showed in carrying out God’s mission, saying, no wonder God rewarded her by assuming her body and soul to heaven, as the Church celebrates her solemnity today. Sister Magret Boloma comes from Mitondo parish while Sister Tembo comes from Nkhate parish in Chikwawa Diocese. MCA sisters are a congregation of diocesan right, founded by late Bishop Emeritus Felix Eugene Mkhori, aimed at serving the underprivileged in the Diocese and beyond.
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