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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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