Malawi’s Media Practitioners Cautioned against “unpleasant behavior” ahead of Installation

The installation of the Archbishop-elect has been scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 27. 

The announcement for the installation of the Malawian Archbishop-elect was made by the Archdiocesan Administrator of Lilongwe in liaison with the steering committee of the Archdiocesan celebrations.

In the November 12 letter, Fr. Chikanya says that every participant in the celebration of the Eucharist is expected to keenly follow every aspect of Liturgy without any disturbance.

He further says that all the reporters, photographers and other media related personnel henceforth observe descent dressing at all liturgical functions.

He goes on to caution reporters against unnecessary movements especially in front of the altar and sanctuary, saying, “All are asked to prepare their equipment in time to avoid disturbances during the ceremony.”

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He also addresses the issue of punctuality and directs that media practitioners be at the venue of the function on time to prepare their equipment.

“The function will not wait for the media to start, nor will it allow the group to start throwing and spreading cables and planting and mounting speakers while the celebration is on,” he says, and adds, “This causes a lot of disturbance to the praying congregation.”

The Archdiocesan official says that all designated reporters and other related media personnel participating in the coverage process will be given identification cards, which are to be returned at the end of the function.

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.