“You’re true reference point for civilization of truth, love”: Catholic Bishop in Malawi to Parish Priests

In his remarks, the National Pastoral Coordinator, Fr. Joseph Sikwese, is said to have urged Parish Priests to align their efforts with the Church's primary mission of evangelization.

"As the chief executives of your parishes, ensure that all your programs, initiatives, and activities contribute to the work of evangelization. This must be guided by the understanding that the primary mission of the Church, the Parish, and small Christian communities is evangelization," Fr. Sikwese is quoted as saying.

The February 25 report indicates that the training aimrf to strengthen evangelization efforts in Malawi by revitalizing Parish Priests' commitment as key agents of the mission while enhancing their leadership and administrative skills in pastoral ministry.

Topics covered during the training sessions include the role of Parish Priests in evangelization, best practices in parish administration, pastoral collaboration, children's and youth ministry, devotions within parish life, and social issues affecting Catholic Parish.

The Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year provided context for the training, which also saw participants engage in reflections about the care for the environment and Malawi’s general elections scheduled for September 2025.

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Silas Mwale Isenjia is a Kenyan journalist with a great zeal and interest for Catholic Church related communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communication from Moi University in Kenya. Silas has vast experience in the Media production industry. He currently works as a Journalist for ACI Africa.