Stand Up for Justice for God’s People, Catholic Archbishop in Malawi Urges Priests

“Your priority responsibility is to bring souls to Christ. Life shall definitely not be all roses. But always remember this day (of your ordination). It will remind you of your commitment to God,” Archbishop Tambala told Fr. Msalala.  

Speaking at the same occasion, Fr. Kennedy Malemia made remarks on behalf of the Diocesan Priests and welcomed Fr. Msalala in the fold of members of the Local Clergy. 

Fr. Malemia expressed concern that the Archdiocese of Lilongwe had only managed to produce one local Priest in the whole year of 2021, but was hopeful that the young men will be inspired by the ordination ceremony to join the Priesthood.

Addressing the issue of social justice in Malawi in a recent statement shared with ACI Africa, officials of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in the Southern African nation said that the governing bodies' ignorance of the well-being of the people is an insult to the Christian Faith.

“The existence of social injustices perpetrated, tolerated or neglected by those governing is an affront to the foundations of the Christian faith. Failure by the majority of Malawians to afford basic needs is inimical to the social and economic development of our society; a real threat to the sanctity and essence of human life,” CCJP officials said in their December 8 statement.

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The CCJP officials attributed the injustices and economic challenges in the country to what they called poor and indecisive leadership saying, “The citizens’ anger is fueled by the general perception that the country lacks decisive leadership.”