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His Lordship Peter Musikuwa Bishop of theDiocese of Chikwawa, earlier today, Sunday, 27th september 2026, presided over a colorful Eucharistic celebration to mark the official closing of the Month of the Bible at Mzimu Woyera, Nkhate Parish. During the same mass, the Bishop also administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 54 candidates, marking a significant milestone in their spiritual journeys.
The celebration was held under the inspiring theme: “The Word of God: The Foundation of 125 Years of Evangelization and Forming Missionary Disciples.”
Delivering his homily based on the Gospel of Matthew 21:28-32, Bishop Musikuwa emphasized that the Word of God has the ultimate power to transform human lives. Reflecting on the Church’s history, His Lordship noted that the 125 years of Catholic evangelization in Malawi have yielded abundant fruit precisely because people opened their hearts to receive the Gospel message.
For the sustenance of the Church, the Bishop insisted that Scripture must remain the true foundation of Christian life across all levels—within individual families, Small Christian Communities (SCCs), and the wider Church. He strongly encouraged the faithful to look beyond the designated Month of the Bible, making daily Scripture reading and active Christian living a permanent habit. Furthermore, he reminded every Christian and family of the fundamental need to own a personal copy of the Bible and read it regularly.
Addressing the day’s pastoral responsibilities, the Bishop challenged the 54 newly confirmed candidates to stand firm in their Catholic faith and act as authentic witnesses of God’s Word in society. Bishop Musikuwa also rallied the entire congregation to support the Church’s ongoing missionary work through generous offerings, drawing inspiration from the sacrificial giving of the early Christians.
Amidst the day’s celebrations, the liturgy took a solemn turn as Bishop Musikuwa invited the congregation to pray for the eternal repose of the soul of Mr Yohane Kayuni. The deceased was the father of Nkhate’s Parish Priest, Father Samson Kayuni, and sadly passed away on Sunday in Blantyre.
Speaking toward the end of the Mass, Father Alexious Lipenga expressed profound gratitude to the Bishop for his empowering pastoral presence and for selecting Nkhate Parish to host the Diocesan closing ceremony.
Parish Chairperson Paul Lufasi echoed these sentiments, thanking His Lordship for approving the highly anticipated Convent project for the Religious Sisters at Nkhate. Lufasi also lauded the Bishop’s recent clergy placements—specifically the appointment of Father Kayuni as the new Pastoral Secretary of the Diocese, and the assignment of Father Lipenga to shepherd Nkhate Parish.
Turning to local development, the Parish Chairperson concluded with an appeal to the faithful and well-wishers for financial and material support to advance three crucial infrastructure projects:The urgent renovation of Mpino Outstation Church, the ongoing construction of Nkokachombwe Outstation Church and, the final completion of Mpingasa Outstation Church.
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