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The pastoral office for the Diocese of Chikwawa has announced that the Diocese will offer requiem mass for the repose of Pope Francis. The Pontiff died on Easter Monday and is expected to be buried on Saturday 26th April 2025.
In view of this, the Diocese has directed that to show solidarity with the whole church and to plead for the salvation of the departed pontiff, all parishes in the Diocese will celebrate requiem mass for the soul of Pope Francis. The main mass will take place at St Michael’s Cathedral in Chikwawa to be led by Bishop Peter Musikuwa. All the masses will start at 4 o’clock in the evening.
Consequently, the office of the pastoral Coordinator has announced that the blessing of MCA sisters’ mother house which was scheduled to be done on Saturday 26th April 2025 has been moved to 10th May 2025, with other details of the celebration remaining unchanged.
Other announcements made in the statement signed by Fr joseph Gift Chikwapa are; The Epiphany celebrations at St Matthews Nchalo Parish on 27th April 2025 from 9 o’clock in the morning, and also the National Laity Council meeting to be held at Vasco Milinyu Lodge in Chikwawa from the 25th to 27th April 2025.
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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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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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