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Mon
9
Mar 2026
The Diocesan Fundraising Committee has announced the scheduling of a dinner and dance to raise funds for the priests’ medical scheme. Following the committee’s meeting, which took place on 1st March 2026, the fundraising dinner and dance is set to be held on 29th May 2026 at St Matthews hall, Nchalo. Prices for the fundraiser are as follows: 80,000.00 for singles, 150000.00 for couples, and 1000000.00. According to information shared by the Diocesan treasury and the focal person for the medical scheme, priests are on an Executive gold MASM scheme. The treasury indicated that the Diocese needs a minimum of 1000000.00 for each priest every year to be fully covered in this scheme. This will be the first time that the Diocese will have a fundraiser such a health policy for priests. Previously, a fundraiser was held in aid of the fees for major seminarians. The Diocese implores on all people of good will to support this initiative by coming to attend the event. People are also encouraged to send any sort of help that they can through the right channels by reaching out to Fr Francis Mpatsa who is Diocesan Finance Administrator on 0888335752, or Mr Benson Ndenguma who is the Fundraising Chairperson on 0881808199, or Fr John Denis Lockie who is the Communications Secretary on 0996051570. These contact persons will be able to assist in case any well wisher wants to donate towards this course.
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Thu
5
Mar 2026
His Lordship, Bishop Peter Musikuwa, has announced the creation of Chinthebe Centre as a new parish in the Diocese. The announcement has been made through a written communication to all priests, religious, and the lay faithful. There will therefore be a ceremony to mark the birth of the new parish on 29th August 2026. Mass will begin at 9 am. The Bishop has since called for all parishes in the Diocese to help the newly established parish with every kind of help, as the new parish will be getting settled. With the creation of Chinthebe as a parish, Molere deanery will now have four parishes, namely, Njale, Molere, Konzalendo, and Chinthebe. These are the parishes of the Diocese of Chikwawa found in Thyolo district. Chinthebe Centre was under St Simeon Njale parish. Welcome the new parish; St Joseph, Chinthebe.
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Wed
25
Feb 2026
The office of the Bishop of the Diocese of Chikwawa has announced new pastoral appointments. in a letter dated 24th February 2026, signed by the Diocesan Bishop, Rt Rev Peter Martin Musikuwa, the appointments are as follows: Vicar General Ver Rev Cosmas Chasukwa Pastoral Secretary Fr Samson Kayuni Bishop’s Secretary Fr Gift Joseph Chikwapa Finance Administrator Fr Francis Mpatsa PMS Director Fr Bernard Limani Director of Vocations Fr Ignatio Yohane Deputy V. Director Fr Emmanuel Malikebu Youth Chaplain Fr Stanford Sungani Communication Fr John Lockie Legion of Mary Fr Mathews Kamiza CWA Fr Felix Byzakulima CMA Fr Shadreck Malata Liturgy and Sacred Music Fr A. Boloma assisted by Fr D July Director of Catechists Fr Henry Biriwita Director of Pastoral Centre Fr Tobias Gamera Catholic Teachers Association Fr John Lockie Diocesan Education Coordianator Mr G Mdala Director of Social Services Fr M Semba Diocesan Bible Coordinator Fr Michael Useni Family Apostolate Fr George Chokha Lay Apostolates Fr Samson Kayuni CCJP Acting Desk Officer Mr A Bisenti Health Acting Desk Officer Mr D Chimwaza CADECOM Acting Desk Officer Mr Suzumile Hospital and Prison Chaplain Fr C Namalomba Social welfare for Catechists Fr H Biriwita CHAM Representative Mr D Chimwaza Christian Service committee Rep Fr CosmasChasukwa ACEM representative Mr G Mdala Priests Pension Scheme Diocesan Finance Administrator Priests’ Medical Scheme Fr P Ntayamanja Diocesan investments and projects Fr Y Nzondola Secular Franciscan Order Fr Benedict Cholomali Diocesan Fundraising Committee Mr B Ndeguma Priests’ Welfare Chairperson Mr P Namuthuwa Safeguarding Policy coordinator Mr Chikoti Land Commission Chairman Fr H Biriwita Society of St Vincent de Paul Fr P Ntayamanja Community of St Egidio Fr P Ntayamanja Diocesan Typist and Archives Sr Carolyne Makawano Diocesan Financial Book Keeper Sr Rose Reidi The appointments are with immediate effect.
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Wed
25
Feb 2026
As the Church takes to heart the pastoral care of the youth, Fatima parish celebrated mass with young boys and girls, from Fatima boys and girls primary schools, respectively, leading them in the way of the Lord. According to Fr Bernard Limani, the parish is aware of the focus and efforts the Universal Church is putting into youth development, recognizing them as the heart of the church. It was therefore imperative that the parish arrange gatherings of this kind to nurture the pupils’ spiritual growth and strengthen their faith through communal worship and education. The mass held on 20th February 2026, is part of the routine program for the parish as part of the pastoral care given to young people.
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Wed
25
Feb 2026
Young Christian Workers from St. Matthew’s parish marked the beginning of their Lenten journey by taking their time to cheer the sick at Montfort Hospital. As an act showing obedience to Christ, who said, “whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do to me”: these youth endeavoured to start their spiritual journey this Lent with this act of kindness. Fr Emmanuel Malikebu, who is chaplain for the grouping, recalls that, usually, every year these youths engage in charity work in this season as one way of preparing themselves for Easter. He was very thankful to YCW members for always taking the lead in such exercises. The charity work was done on Saturday 21st February 2026. Lent is a season when Christians enjoin their lives to the suffering Jesus.
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Wed
18
Feb 2026
Catholics worldwide begin the Lenten season today. It is that season again when Christians observe spiritual exercises during 40 days beginning today with the celebration of Ash Wednesday. A celebration that holds concrete meaning for those who experience spring in their seasonal cycle. During this period, flowers begin to appear. It is a season where Christian faith is expected to spring to life. The season will culminate in the Holy week and have a happy ending in the resurrection of Jesus. In our Diocese, masses will be celebrated in all the Churches and Bishop Peter Musikuwa will lead the celebration at Chikwawa Cathedral.
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Mon
16
Feb 2026
Choirs in Our Lady of Fatima parish have been reminded that their role in the Church is to enrich the faithful by spreading the Gospel. The remarks were made during a spiritual retreat that drew together choir members from around the parish. The retreat took place from 13th to 14th February 2026. The retreat aims to offer choir members an opportunity to spend time with the Lord as they embark on their mission in the year. In his remarks, Fr Henry Biriwita, who is the parish priest for Our Lady of Fatima, applauded the chaplain for sacred music in the parish for inviting all the choirs for a spiritual exercise. Cerebrated under the theme “Imbirani Yahweh nyimbo yatsopano, the retreat was led by Fr David July. The retreat was attended by all choirs from 23 outstations of the parish.
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Fri
13
Feb 2026
Catholics in the Diocese of Chikwawa have been urged to live their lives as a true family of God by caring for one another, especially those who are sick. His Lordship Rt Rev Peter Musikuwa, Bishop of the Diocese, made the call today, 13th February 2026, at the celebration of World Day for the Sick at St Kalemba Community Hospital. The Bishop read the message from the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB), through Bishop Montfort Sitima who is the bishop chairman for the Health Commission. “The Gospel recounts the story of a man attacked by robbers and left wounded on the roadside. Moved by compassion, a Samaritan tended to his injuries, carried him to an inn, and paid for his care; a timeless model of mercy, solidarity, and love for one’s neighbor. The story reminds Christians that true love is expressed through concrete action, especially in caring for those who are sick, vulnerable, or marginalized.” Reads the message. Celebrated under the theme “The compassion of the Samaritan, loving by bearing another person’s pain” the Diocese of Chikwawa held the event at Kalemba Community Hospital which is being run by Sisters of Our Lay of Amersfoort. The Catholic Church celebrates the World Day for the Sick every 11th February every year.
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Thu
12
Feb 2026
Youths in the Diocese have been invited to this year’s Vocations Sunday celebrations with a special appeal to them to take this opportunity to exhibit their faith as pilgrims of hope. The office of the Diocesan Youth Chaplaincy has extended this invitation through a letter addressed to all parish priests school administrators and youths in the Diocese. The announcement states that the celebration will begin with its launch on 15th March 2026 at St Kalemba – Bangula parish, with its climax to be celebrated at the same venue on 26th April 2026. Both celebrations with begin with Eucharistic celebration starting from 9 AM. The Youth Chaplain for the Diocese, Fr Stanford Sungani has since reminded all who are to attend the celebrations to prepare their own meals and transport logistics. He further advises that youths must avoid the use of open vehicles in adherence to the Diocesan policy. Vocations Sunday celebrations are held every year to help young people reflect on their calling in the Church offering them space and time to make informed choices about their lives.
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Mon
9
Feb 2026
Priests and religious have been asked to remain one with Christ and one another if they are to carry out a successful mission in the Church. The call was made by Bishop Musikuwa during the celebration of the Pontifical Missionary Union at St. Michael’s Cathedral on Saturday, 7th February 2026. In his homily, the Bishop recalled how Joseph and Mary collaborated with God’s will by taking the infant Jesus to the temple to present him. He thus said that these are an example to all missions: they should be united with Christ, but also with one another. Speaking on behalf of all priests, Fr Lazalous Maloya, who is the chairperson for the local clergy in the Diocese, pleaded with the clergy and the religious to cherish the unity that exists among them and leverage it for the mission they all undertake. The celebrated climaxed with the celebration of mass followed by lunch. There are no religious congregation for priests in the Diocese of Chikwawa. However, there are six congregations for sisters in the Diocese.
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Sat
31
Jan 2026
Choirs have been called upon to be agents of God’s mercy through their songs as they prepare for the Diocesan Choir Festival later this year. The remarks were made during the official launch of the festival marked by Eucharistic celebration at St Mathews Parish in Nchalo. Honorable Francis Folley, Deputy Minister of Education, who is also a legislator for Nsanje North, made the call when speaking to a large group of choirs that assembled for the function. Hon Folley unveiled a total package of 10 million Malawi Kwacha competition for the choirs, revealing that the theme for the festival is “God’s mercy is boundless”. Beaming with joy, Diocesan Laity Council Chairman, Mr John Nyaika, expressed gratitude to Hon Folley for this gift to the church and urged all choirs to grab this opportunity just as they would gladly take musical classes. During the festival, choirs will prepare two sacred songs, one about God’s Mercy and then song number 38 from the catholic hymn book. The competition will run from February 14 to April 6, 2026, with prizes in 4 categories of best choir, best women choir, best keyboardist and best choir conductor.
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Wed
28
Jan 2026
The Diocese of Chikwawa will hold celebrations for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Saturday, 7th February 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 Union, PMU. The Office of the Diocesan Pastoral Secretary announced in a letter dated 27th 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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