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
9
Sep 2025
Catholic priests under the Malawi conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) who have served for five years and under, are convening in Kachebere, Mchinji. The gathering, which began on 9th September and runs till 12th September 2025, aims at offering sessions for reflection about their early years of priesthood, leading to renewal. Bishop Alfred Chaima of the Diocese of Zomba, who is Bishop Chairperson for the Pastoral Commission, welcomed all and thanked them for their coming. He thanked the under-five priests for the significant sacrifice of leaving their duties to attend this session, emphasizing that this retreat is a vital opportunity for reflection and communal growth. He assured them that the session was a moment to make good use of their time together in a spirit of support. Taking his turn, Bishop Martin Mtumbuka, President of the MCCB expressed deep gratitude to the young priests for their dedicated service in the Lord’s vineyard and thanked the bishops for their national pastoral leadership. He noted the Church’s commitment to forming priests through various initiatives. He also posed a profound question for reflection: in this changing and challenging world, are we holding fast to the inspiring examples we once followed? He later reminded the priests of the Church’s trust and confidence in them. The meeting has drawn participants from all the 8 Dioceses in the country.
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Sat
16
Aug 2025
Bishop Peter Martin Musikuwa of the Diocese of Chikwawa, has called on newly professed sisters of Mary Consoler of the Afflicted to follow the example of Mary who braved the hilly escarpments to pay her cousin Elizabeth a visit, by living their life as religious as pilgrims of hope, readying themselves to meet challenges and problems as they seek to serve Him. The remarks were made at St Michaels Cathedral Chikwawa during a celebration where four novices and four sisters made their professions. Qouting from the book or Revelations, the Bishop highlighted how satan tempts and deceives those that commit to follow him. “Every vocation, he says, is a cross that all must carry. It is only with the help of God that those that commit themselves to a calling, remain faithful. Therefore, Mary stands out as an example to be followed.” The novices that are making their first professions are: Matilda Ganizani Marko , Nelia Dzombe, Grace Chilowa and Stella Malanda. Sisters Roseamary Mnembe, Victoria Yohane, Jesse Ndawala and Martha Harah will be making their final or perpetual professions. Mary Consoller of the Afflicted is a local congregation for sisters in the Diocese of Chikwawa. It was founded by late Bishop Felix Mkhori, who was the first indigenous local ordinary for the Diocese.
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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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