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Catholic Church in Malawi

Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of Malawi’s Catholic Archdiocese of Blantyre. Credit: ACI Africa

“Continue to be prophetic, voice of the voiceless”, Archbishop Urges Malawi’s Church Leaders in Post Election Reflection

Oct 27, 2025

The Archbishop of Malawi’s Catholic Archdiocese of Blantyre has underscored the essential role of Church leaders in guiding and forming the moral conscience of the people of God, especially during general elections.

Fr. Ephraim Peter Madeya and a poster announcing the Launch of the National Laity Day in Malawi. Credit: MCCB

Malawi’s Catholic Bishops to Launch Laity Day to Boost Evangelization Efforts among Lay People

Oct 16, 2025

Members of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) are set to launch the National Laity Day, an initiative aimed at empowering the Lay faithful in the country to evangelize and integrate their faith into daily life, both personally and within their families.

Fr. Andrew Kaufa/Prof. Peter Arthur Mutharika. Credit: ACI Africa/Luntha TV

Nairobi-Based Catholic Priest Hopes Malawi’s President-Elect, 85, Learnt from Criticisms of His 2014-2020 First Term

Sep 26, 2025

Fr. Andrew Kaufa, an official of the Nairobi-based Secretariat of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), has expressed hope that Malawi’s President-elect and his team will build on the lessons learned from criticism during his first term as Head of State to realize good governance.

The President-elect of the Republic of Malawi, Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika. Credit: Luntha TV

Catholic Bishops in Malawi Congratulates President-elect, Call for Spiritual Solidarity with Newly Elected Leaders

Sep 26, 2025

Members of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) have congratulated the Southern African nation’s President-elect following the country's September 16 general elections.

Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka. Credit: Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB)

Young Priests in Malawi Lauded for Fostering Church’s Mission in Contemporary Society amid Technological Advancement

Sep 12, 2025

The President of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has commended young Priests in the Southern African nation for all they do to “enrich the mission” amid technological advancements and the related challenges.

Credit: MCCB

At Conclusion of Malawi’s Maiden National Eucharistic Congress, Vatican Official Urges Christian Fraternity

Aug 12, 2025

Christian fraternity that is made visible in the celebration of the Eucharistic is the very essence of the Eucharist, the President of the Pontifical Committee for International Eucharistic Congress (PCIEC) has said.

Credit: Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB)

Malawi Catholic Bishops Pledge to Advance Resolutions of Inaugural National Eucharistic Congress

Aug 11, 2025

The Catholic Bishops of Malawi have committed to ensuring a successful implementation of the resolutions from the inaugural National Eucharistic Congress, held from August 5-9 at Our Lady of Africa Maula Cathedral in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe.

Credit: Radio Maria Malawi

Malawi’s First-ever Catholic Children’s Congress Concludes with Calls to Protect Young Ones from Harm

Aug 8, 2025

The inaugural National Children’s Congress organized by the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has concluded with a call to prioritize child welfare, safeguard children from harm, and promote their spiritual development through good role models.

Fr. Richard Nyasaland Jere. Credit: Society of the Catholic Apostolate (SAC) in Malawi

Pallottine Missionaries in Malawi Hopeful Election of Delegate Superior Will Inspire New Vocations

Aug 2, 2025

Members of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (SAC) in Malawi, also known as Pallottine Missionaries, have expressed hope that the election of a new Delegate Superior for the Society in the East African nation will continue inspiring new vocations.

Fr. Joseph Sikwese, National Pastoral Coordinator, Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB). Credit: Fr. Sikwese.

Plans Underway for First-Ever National Eucharistic Congress in Malawi to “renew faith”, Part of 2025 July Jubilee Year

Jul 9, 2025

Plans are underway for the realization of the first-ever national Eucharistic Congress in Malawi, an official of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has said. 

Catholic Archbishop in Malawi Urges Priests to Celebrate Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year as “ambassadors of hope”

Apr 17, 2025

Catholic Priests are expected to participate in the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year as “ambassadors of hope”, Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of Malawi’s Catholic Archdiocese of  Blantyre has said.

Credit: Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA)

Law Students at Catholic University in Malawi Urged to Give Legal Aid to Wrongly Accused Prisoners during Jubilee Year

Apr 3, 2025

The Director of Academics and Quality Assurance of the Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) has urged the students of the institution's faculty of law to assist prisoners who lack legal representation during the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.

Bishop John Alphonsus Ryan (right) and Bishop Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda (left).

Pope Francis Accepts Early Retirement of Local Ordinary of Mzuzu Diocese in Malawi, Appoints Successor

Apr 1, 2025

Pope Francis has accepted the early retirement request that Bishop John Alphonsus Ryan of Malawi’s Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu presented.

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

Feb 27, 2025

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Chikwawa in Malawi has called upon Parish Priests in his Episcopal See to live up to their identity as bearers of “truth and love in this world”, guarding the people of God under their pastoral care against falsehood.

Some students dressed like Catholic nuns during the social week at Mzuzu University. Credit: Nyasa Times

“Disrespectful, offensive to Catholic faith”: Youths in Malawi Condemn Portrayal of Religious Life at University Event

Feb 6, 2025

The leadership of the Catholic youths in Malawi has condemned abuse of religious attire by a section of students at Mzuzu University at a past social event, stating that such conduct was disrespectful and misrepresented Catholic religious beliefs and practices.

Bishop Adrian Chifukwa with some of the participants during the ECM January 14-16 review of its Child and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy. Credit: ECM

Catholic Bishops in Malawi Review Child and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy to Protect Minors from Abuse

Jan 19, 2025

The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has initiated a review of its Child and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy to strengthen measures aimed at protecting minors and vulnerable adults from abuse in the Southern African nation.

Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima of Malawi's Zomba Diocese addressing Catholic Members of the Parliament (MPs). Credit: ECM

Catholic Parliamentarians in Malawi Challenged to Consult Church Social Teaching in Debating Motions

Dec 5, 2024

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”

Nov 11, 2024

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).

Credit: Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)

Catholic Bishops in Malawi Announce Inaugural Congress to Deepen Faith among Children

Oct 27, 2024

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.

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Karonga

Malawian Catholic Diocese Moves to Address Dwindling Financial Aid from “outside”

Oct 20, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Karonga in Malawi has outlined measures to address a reduction in external financial aid, particularly for pastoral projects.