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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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26
Sep 2026
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25
Sep 2026
On Friday 25 September 2026 His Lordship Bishop Peter Musikuwa held an interface meeting with heads of Catholic institutions, offices and departments at Chikwawa Cathedral. The meeting was convened through the Diocesan Pastoral Secretary, Father Samson Kayuni, and brought together leaders from CCJP, CADECOM, Education, Health, Finance, Pastoral Commission, Religious Sisters and the Laity Council. His Lordship thanked the heads for the good work they continue to do in the Diocese. In his address to the delegates, the Bishop reminded all that a diocesan office-bearer is a person entrusted by the bishop with responsibility for the service of the Church and not for personal gain. He, therefore, called upon all office-bearers to consult the bishop, report regularly and practice full transparency, especially in the use of Church funds. “Diocesan offices are not personal projects nor for personal gain,” the Bishop said, stressing that every office-bearer is an ambassador of the bishop and must work for the building up of the Church of Christ. “When discharging office-duties, we should seek more the glory of God and the well-being of His people than our own glory,” he added, warning that working like non-Christians betrays Christ and His Church. The heads expressed full agreement and pledged to keep the Bishop informed of all projects so that unity and coordination may be maintained. The Bishop proposed regular sharing of annual work plans and frequent meetings of this kind. His Lordship closed by thanking the members for their service, assuring them of his prayers and calling everyone to join hands in the one mission of the Church so that no one is left behind.
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20
Sep 2026
Members of the Young Christian Workers from St Michael’s Cathedral paid a fraternal visit today to their fellow members at St Augustine Church in Dyeratu. The visit sought to foster spiritual growth and strengthen the bonds of communion among young people of the same parish. It took place during the Chikwawa Parish YCW Intersection Meeting. Andrew Tembo, Diocesan President of the Young Christian Workers, said such encounters are of great pastoral value. “Visits of this kind help young people to know one another better and to support each other in the works of the apostolate for the building up of the Church,” Tembo said. He noted that the movement is progressing well compared with previous years, though some sections still need greater attention. Tembo reported that the YCW has now reached all deaneries, with young people showing renewed commitment, and cited Molere Deanery as an example of improved activity. He called for further efforts in deaneries such as Chikwawa and Nsanje, and announced a major assembly in November at Fatima Deanery to review the past year and plan ahead. Tembo invited young people aged 18 to 35 or 40 to join the movement. Angela Anthony Tembo, President of the YCW at St Michael’s Cathedral, described the visit as spiritually fruitful, saying it enabled the youth to grow in mutual knowledge and collaborate in service. Francis Khungwa, President of the YCW at St Augustine Church, expressed gratitude for the visitors and said the encounter would help the groups walk more closely together. The programme included social enquiries on mental health, aimed at accompanying young people experiencing anxiety or distress with support rooted in faith and fraternal care.
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13
Sep 2026
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