Pastoral Others
The Diocese has a wide network of associations and chaplaincies that were placed to ensure encouragement of the Lord’s work through different ministering activities, fostering spiritual growth, community outreach, and support for individuals across all walks of life. These associations serve as dedicated arms of the Church, addressing diverse needs such as youth empowerment, charitable works, evangelization, and the promotion of social justice, all while uniting the faithful in their mission to live out the Gospel.
The apostolates help in ensuring that there is improved pastoral care for the sick and prisoners in hospitals and prisons within the diocese. Through visits, prayers and celebration of mass, these underserved members of the church receive accompaniment Coordinator: Fr. Boloma
A papal organization that was established to promote catechetical formation of children and foster the spirit of service in them whilst young. Director: Fr. Ignatio Yohane
Liturgy is the life of the church and hence must be treated with utmost respect and dignity. This apostolate is responsible for that. The diocesan Director of Liturgy, Fr Boloma, gives direction and orientation on how liturgies on different occasions and seasons of the church must be celebrated. Director: Fr. Boloma
The main purpose of this desk is to make sure that all music sang in churches are in line with the teachings of the church. It above all ensures that these songs do not loose the catholic touch. In addition, it enhances coordination among all choirs while helping them to give people the proper disposition during liturgical celebrations. Coordinator: Fr. Martin Hanock
This office coordinates church efforts in making the word of God accessible to many, and promotes the culture of reading the bible as a source of true wisdom and spiritual growth. Certainly, it helps people understand the word of God.Coordinator: Fr. Jenezio Chisonga
All the movements and apostolates work under the coordination of the Diocesan Pastoral coordinator who is Father Joseph Gift Chikwapa. Fr. Joseph Gift Chikwapa
Catholic Men Organisation (CMO) started in 2009 from St. Tereza and St. Kizitto Small Christian Communities in Mtimawoyera and St. Patrick’s Parishes respectively in Lilongwe Archdiocese.
After obtaining consent from the Diocesan Authorities, the organization was launched on 4th August 2018 on the pillars of Spiritual, Social, and Financial, with St. Joseph as Patron. In Chikwawa Diocese, it was officially established on 15th August 2018.
On 19th January 2020, the CMO Diocesan Interim Committee was ushered into office by Rev. Fr. Shadreck Malata following wide consultations with Parish Priests and with approval from Bishop Peter Musikuwa.
CMA was officially launched on 11th December 2021 at Chikwawa Cathedral, with Rt. Rev. Peter Musikuwa serving as the main celebrant.
Currently active in 6 parishes: St. Kalemba, Fatima, Nsanje, Misomali, St. Mathews, and Changoima
DIOCESAN PASTORAL COORDINATOR
Featured News
Tue
10
Mar 2026
The Catholic Development Commission (CADECOM), through its subsidiary office in the Diocese of Chikwawa, has come to the aid of families in Nsanje who are going through hunger. The assistance led by the national office for CADECOM is being carried out with the help of CADECOM Chikwawa, offering cash transfer and fortified flour for malnourished kids. This assistance has been funded by The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) at the tune of 200000 british pounds, has been given to support 3100 families in Nsanje, Nkhotakota and Lilongwe rural. Speaking during the distribution exercise at traditional authority Ndamera in Nsanje, Bishop Peter Musikuwa of the Diocese of Chikwawa, expressed gratitude to SCIAF and the Scottish government for the support. “We can only thank SCIAF for this assistance. The support means alot to the families and will help them cope with the lean season until they are able to harvest” Said Musikuwa. He then urged beneficiaries of the program to prioritize buying food for their households, stressing that the fortified flour will help ease malnutrition cases. Fr Patrick Kamba who is National Director for the Social Services Directorate, echoed the Bishops call for the beneficiaries to put the assistance into good use. He further called them to report any abuse that may occur during this time. The exercise was attended by officials from Nsanje District council. Under the initiative, each beneficiary household receives Mk100,000.00 and a 10kilogram bag of fortified corn and soya blend for under 5 children. The assistance will be distributed in 7 centers in Nsanje district in the Diocese of Chikwawa namely; Ndamera, Mbenje, Nsanje, Tengani, Phokera, Bangula and Sorgin.
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Mon
9
Mar 2026
The Diocesan Fundraising Committee has announced the scheduling of a dinner and dance to raise funds for the priests’ medical scheme. Following the committee’s meeting, which took place on 1st March 2026, the fundraising dinner and dance is set to be held on 29th May 2026 at St Matthews hall, Nchalo. Prices for the fundraiser are as follows: 80,000.00 for singles, 150000.00 for couples, and 1000000.00. According to information shared by the Diocesan treasury and the focal person for the medical scheme, priests are on an Executive gold MASM scheme. The treasury indicated that the Diocese needs a minimum of 1000000.00 for each priest every year to be fully covered in this scheme. This will be the first time that the Diocese will have a fundraiser such a health policy for priests. Previously, a fundraiser was held in aid of the fees for major seminarians. The Diocese implores on all people of good will to support this initiative by coming to attend the event. People are also encouraged to send any sort of help that they can through the right channels by reaching out to Fr Francis Mpatsa who is Diocesan Finance Administrator on 0888335752, or Mr Benson Ndenguma who is the Fundraising Chairperson on 0881808199, or Fr John Denis Lockie who is the Communications Secretary on 0996051570. These contact persons will be able to assist in case any well wisher wants to donate towards this course.
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Thu
5
Mar 2026
His Lordship, Bishop Peter Musikuwa, has announced the creation of Chinthebe Centre as a new parish in the Diocese. The announcement has been made through a written communication to all priests, religious, and the lay faithful. There will therefore be a ceremony to mark the birth of the new parish on 29th August 2026. Mass will begin at 9 am. The Bishop has since called for all parishes in the Diocese to help the newly established parish with every kind of help, as the new parish will be getting settled. With the creation of Chinthebe as a parish, Molere deanery will now have four parishes, namely, Njale, Molere, Konzalendo, and Chinthebe. These are the parishes of the Diocese of Chikwawa found in Thyolo district. Chinthebe Centre was under St Simeon Njale parish. Welcome the new parish; St Joseph, Chinthebe.
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Wed
25
Feb 2026
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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