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Catholic Church in Malawi
Catholic Parliamentarians in Malawi Challenged to Consult Church Social Teaching in Debating Motions
The Bishop of Zomba Diocese in Malawi has urged Catholic Members of the Parliament (MPs) to always refer to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) while making decisions during debates on Bills and other discussions.
Late Malawian-born Jesuit Who Ministered in Zambia Eulogized as “beacon of hope; devoted advocate for justice, dignity”
Fr. Alexander Muyebe, the Malawian-born member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) who died on November 8 has been eulogized for his commitment to justice and human dignity in Zambia, where he served as the Executive Director of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR).
Catholic Bishops in Malawi Announce Inaugural Congress to Deepen Faith among Children
The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has approved the proposal that the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) presented during the Bishops’ June plenary to organize the Children's Congress in the Southern African nation.
Malawian Catholic Diocese Moves to Address Dwindling Financial Aid from “outside”
The Catholic Diocese of Karonga in Malawi has outlined measures to address a reduction in external financial aid, particularly for pastoral projects.
“Escalation of prices affecting our budget”: Catholic Bishop in Malawi Appeals for Support of Seminaries
The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe has appealed for support for seminaries in Malawi, citing rising costs that he says have impacted the Church’s ability to provide for the formation of future Priests in the Southern African country.
At Launch of Mission Month in Malawi, Catholic Bishop Urges Praying the Holy Rosary, Acts of Generosity
Bishop Peter Adrian Chifukwa of Malawi’s Catholic Diocese of Dedza has invited the people of God in the Southern African nation to participate in praying the Holy Rosary and to engage in acts of generosity during the month of October.
Voter Apathy in Malawi’s Previous Elections “a serious threat to democracy”: Catholic Peace Commission ahead of Polls
Coordinators of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Malawi are concerned about voter apathy observed in the country’s “recent elections” amid preparations for the next general elections.
Hunger Crisis in Malawi at “critical juncture”, Catholic Bishops Say, Call for Urgent Humanitarian Action
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have raised an alarm over the worsening hunger crisis in the southeastern African nation and called for collective efforts to address the situation.
Catholic Church in Malawi to Launch Jubilee Year on Solemnity of the Epiphany 2025
The Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is to be launched on the next celebration of the Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord to be marked on Sunday, 5 January 2025, members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have announced.
Newly Elected President of Catholic Nuns in Eastern, Central Africa Association Urges Synergy, “deepening” of Charisms
The newly elected president of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) has, in her acceptance speech, called for synergy among members of the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) in the region.
Facilitating “holistic formation”: Role of Catholic Nuns in Eastern, Central Africa in Laity’s Faith Formation Lauded
The leadership of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has recognized with appreciation the role of Catholic Nuns in the faith formation of the Laity in Eastern and Central Africa.
Plenary Assembly of Catholic Nuns in East, Central Africa to Strategize Formation to Adjust to Contemporary “changes”
The topic of formation of Catholic Sisters, both initial and ongoing, is central in the ongoing 19th Plenary Assembly of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA).
“Great delight”: President of Malawi on Encounter with Pope Francis in Rome
The President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, has described his Monday, August 19 audience with Pope Francis at the Apostolic Place in Rome as a “great delight”.
We’re “called to collaborate in redeeming the world”: Carmelite Archbishop to Catholic Nuns in Eastern, Central Africa
Consecrated persons have responded to God’s call to participate in renewing the world, Archbishop George Desmond Tambala, a member of the Order of the Discalced Carmelites (OCD), has told participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA).
After Malawian Court Rejects Same-Sex Marriages, Catholic Prolifers in U.S. Laud “wisdom of Africa”
Human Life International (HLI), the world’s largest pro-life and pro-family Catholic apostolate, has applauded Malawi’s Constitutional Court for rejecting same-sex marriages, noting that the move depicts “the wisdom of Africa.”
Association of Catholic Nuns in Eastern, Central Africa Highlight Mission ahead of August Double Celebration
The leadership of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) has highlighted the mission of the 10-nation forum of Catholic Nuns ahead of the planned double celebration scheduled for August in Malawi.
Planned National Youth Conference in Malawi to Help Young People Grow into “responsible leaders”
The leadership of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has announced a national youth conference aimed at preparing youths in the Southeast African nation into “responsible leaders”.
Tributes from the Catholic Church Pour in for Malawi’s Vice President Who Died in Plane Crash
The Catholic Church in Malawi is mourning the passing of the country’s Vice President, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima who died in a plane crash alongside nine others on June 10, with many eulogizing the late leader as “generous and a great man who gave hope to many.”
“Our hearts are torn, the nation mourns”: Malawi's Bishops after Death of Vice President and Nine Others Confirmed
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have joined the entire people of God in the East African nation in mourning the Vice President, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine others who perished in a plane crash on Monday, June 10.
Malawi's Vice President, a "devout Catholic", among 10 Confirmed Dead in Plane Crash
The Vice President of Malawi, Saulos Chilima, and nine others have been confirmed dead in a plane crash.
