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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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