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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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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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