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
Wed
30
Jul 2025
A total of 40 Children have departed from the Diocese for the Children’s Congress in Lilongwe. They have been accompanied by 4 animators. The Children’s congress is the first to be held in Malawi. It promises to be an enriching experience for the children. It is a clear sign of the Church’s efforts to nurture the faith of children as they grow. The congress will be graced by Ines Paulo, the Secretary General for Pontifical Mission Societies for Holy childhood in Rome, Kizito Nthundu, National PMS Director for Zimbabwe and 15 other delegates from Zimbabwe. The congress will run from 30th July to 4th August 2025, at Don Bosco parish in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe.
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Fri
27
Jun 2025
The road to September 16 elections has already signaled volatility and danger. Episodes of violence and counter violence seem to have taken center stage. Just yesterday, violence and anarchy reigned supreme in Lilongwe as peaceful demonstrations turned hostile and violent. in the wake if this, Catholic Bishops in Malawi have strongly condemned the acts describing them as concerning. Through a statement produced by the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB), the Bishops have with one voice stood up in what they call in defense of democracy. “In defense of democracy and peace, we condemn in the strongest terms possible, all forms of violence and lawless behavior which we have noted over the recent months/days.” said the statement. Drawing their inspiration from scripture, the Bishops while quoting Mt 5:9, Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God, the Bishops recall the neutrality in partisan politics and therefore call on all Catholics, and all people of good will to remain united in spite of political differences, to preaching and living Christ’s supreme commandment of love. The call by the Roman Catholic authorities comes after peaceful demonstrations meant to force resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission for alleged failure to address electoral stakeholders concerns most notably the refusal to have independent audit of the Smartmatic system of managing the elections. During the demonstrations, senior actives were beaten and ambushed in full view of security agents as Malawi Defense Force and the Malawi Police Service. Meanwhile, the US embassy has released a statement condemning the violence and the seeming failure to carry out duty by security agents. The diplomatic mission in the Malawi has released a statement on the same.
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Thu
19
Jun 2025
Catholic bishops in the country, will celebrate the Jubilee Year in their status as pastors of souls on 25th June 2025. The Secretary for the Malawi Conference for Catholic Bishops (MCCB), Fr Valeriano Mtseka, has confirmed. Fr Mtseka disclosed that the Jubilee Year celebrations for the Bishops will be held as a public liturgical function on Wednesday next week after the annual plenary that the Bishops will have. “The Bishops will reflect on their roles and discuss how they can best collaborate to embody the spirit of synodality.” added Fr Mtseka. After these deliberations, the Bishops will have a penitential service at St Patrick’s parish Area 18 in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe. This will be followed by Eucharistic celebration. Mindful of the number of Bishops in the country and that all the faithful are part of the mission of the Bishops, the Conference is inviting all Christians to join in the celebration. “We are calling all Christians to be part of the celebrations as this is a big day in the Church,” he added. Bishop Raphael Ncube from Zimbabwe will facilitate the day’s activities. The Jubilee Year was pronounced by late Pope Francis at the end of last year and runs till the end of this year 2025. Since its declaration, different agents of evangelization and lay groups have celebrated their jubilee, an enormous opportunity to share and reflect on their ministries.
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Sat
14
Jun 2025
At the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of St Lawrence Girls Catholic Secondary School, Bishop Musikuwa has invited all people to look back at the history of the school with gratitude to God, as it is suicidal for believers to neglect God when things are going their way. The remarks were made during Eucharistic celebration marking 25 years of existence for St Lawrence secondary school, the sole girls’ boarding school both in the Diocese and the whole lower Shire valley. Established in the year 1999, the school has remained the only sign of the Church’s commitment to promoting girl child education and so impact their life. The school is one of the long standing signature left behind by the late Bishop Mukhori who had unmatched passion in caring for his flock. Bishop Musikuwa then called all people to remember different people who have contributed to the establishment of the school, of particular mention is the family of Mr and Mrs Manda who generously donated the land on which the school stands today. “Now the ball is in our hands. All of us need to reflect on how much we ourselves have given and benefited others. Remarked Bishop Musikuwa. The celebration is being held at St Lawrence Girls Catholic Secondary School in Chikwawa. Honourable Patricia Kaliati is gracing the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
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