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Members of the envisaged Association of Catholic Bishops' Conferences of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe (ACBC-MAZAZI) and Apostolic Nuncio in Zambia and Malawi, Archbishop Gian Luca Perici (in white). Credit: Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)

The Name Shall Be: The Association of Catholic Bishops' Conferences of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Jul 19, 2024

Catholic Bishops in the three Southern African nations of Malawi Zambia and Zimbabwe have resolved to establish “an independent” regional forum, which they say shall bear the name, “The Association of Catholic Bishops' Conferences of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe”, to be abbreviated as ACBC-MAZAZI.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB), and the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC). Credit: Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)

“Poverty is the wolf the Church should not stay quiet about”: Catholic Archbishop in Malawi to Sub-Regional Conference

Jul 18, 2024

The people of God in the Southern African nations of Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have to be vocal about the phenomenon of poverty in their respective countries, Archbishop George Desmond Tambala of Malawi’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe has said.

The Apostolic Nuncio in Zambia and Malawi, Archbishop Gian Luca Perici reading the message of Pope Francis to members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB), and the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) gathered at Sigelele Hotel in Salima, Central Malawi. Credit: Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)

Let “your fraternal dialogue bear fruits”: Pope Francis to Assembly of Catholic Bishops in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Jul 18, 2024

Pope Francis has expressed his best wishes for Catholic Bishops drawn from Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, who have assembled for a five-day sub-region Conference in Malawi set to conclude on Friday, July 19.

A section of participants at the July 14-19 meeting of the sub-region Conference of Catholic Bishops in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Credit: ECM

“Extraordinary moment”: Vatican Cardinal Lauds Sub-Region Conference of Catholic Bishops in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Jul 17, 2024

The Pro-Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization has lauded the July 14-19 meeting of the sub-region Conference of Catholic Bishops in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe as a special occasion for the people of God in the three Southern African nations. 

Members of the executive of the National Laity Council of the Catholic Church in Malawi. Credit: Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)

Leaders of Laity Groups in Malawi Urged to “remain staunch Catholics” Post Scheduled Elections, Even if Not Re-Elected

May 11, 2024

Those with leadership roles in various groups of the Catholic Laity in Malawi have been called upon to continue practising their Catholic faith with zeal after the scheduled election of leaders, even and especially when they are not re-elected.

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Catholic Youths in Malawi Urged to Prioritize Jesus in Life Discernment, Cautioned against Slavery to “worldly things”

Apr 27, 2024

Catholic youths in Malawi have been called upon to prioritize Jesus Christ and to respond to His call to a lifelong service of the Gospel message. 

Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka with Pastoral Coordinators in malawi. Credit: Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)

“Evangelization ought to be a top priority”: Bishop in Malawi Urges Priests to Prioritize Catechesis to Administration

Apr 20, 2024

The Chairman of the Pastoral Commission of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) is urging the members of the Clergy to focus more on catechesis to ensure the faithful understand the Catholic faith rather than focusing on “administrative issues.”

Over 4,000 Households Selected in Malawi Catholic Bishops’ Hunger Crisis Project

Mar 2, 2024

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) are targeting about 4500 households affected by hunger in their newly launched Cash Transfer Project as part of the response to the hunger crisis in the Southern African nation.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM). Credit: ECM

Priestly Formation among Deliberations in Ongoing Plenary of Malawi’s Catholic Bishops

Jan 31, 2024

Catholic Bishops taking part in the Plenary Assembly of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) are to reflect on the initial formation of the Clergy in the Southern African nation. 

Fr. Ephraim Peter Madeya, the National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Malawi. Credit: ECM

Bishops in Malawi Confirm Appointment of National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies

Jan 17, 2024

Bishops in Malawi have confirmed the appointment of Fr. Ephraim Peter Madeya as the National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) by the pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM). Credit: ECM

Catholic Bishops’ Key Lessons on Emergency Response from Previous Disasters in Malawi

Jan 13, 2024

Cyclones and other previous disasters in Malawi have left Catholic Bishops in the Southeastern Africa nation with four key lessons in handling emergency response: timeliness, community empowerment, and focus on both material and psychological support to victims.

The National Coordinator of the Catholic Development Commission (CADECOM), Mrs. Chimwemwe Sakunda receives the award from Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, the President of Malawi NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA). Credit: State house Malawi.

“This award means a lot to us”: Caritas Malawi official on Recent National Recognition

Jan 10, 2024

The recognition of the Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM), previously called Caritas Malawi, as the top organization in emergency response management in the Southern African nation is significant, an official of the entity has said.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM). Credit: ECM

“Blessings for same sex unions of any kind are not permitted in Malawi”: Catholic Bishops

Dec 19, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Malawi have prohibited the implementation of the Vatican declaration on the blessing of “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released on Monday, December 18 under the title, Fiducia Supplicans.

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Catholic Bishops in Malawi Laud Government for Efforts in Fighting HIV/AIDS

Dec 1, 2023

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have lauded the government of the Southern African nation for implementing policies they say have gone a long way in combating the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM). Credit: ECM

“Unacceptable!”: Catholic Bishops’ Commission in Malawi Faults Refugee Relocation

Oct 8, 2023

Officials of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace Commission (CCJP) in Malawi have condemned the “government's treatment” of refugees in the Southern African nation, and decried the “appalling” conditions at Dzaleka Refugee Camp, where they are being forced to relocate.

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Malawi Facing “a looming hunger situation”: Catholic Bishops’ Commission

Oct 4, 2023

The people of God in Malawi are reportedly staring at starvation amid signs of rising food prices and scarcity of grain in the Southern African nation. 

Sr. Teresa Mulenga with some community members displaying locally made soap. Credit: Sr. Teresa Mulenga

How Catholic Bishops' Commission in Malawi is “combatting” Challenge of Human Trafficking

Sep 24, 2023

Human trafficking is one of the challenges that the Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM) is helping address in a three-year initiative that started in July 2022. 

Sr. Teresa Mulenga conducting a workshop at Chaminade Marianist Secondary School on Thursday, September 7. Credit: Sr. Mulenga.

How Archdiocese in Malawi is Propagating Catholic Bishops’ Child Safeguarding Policy

Sep 16, 2023

The Archdiocese of Lilongwe in Malawi has taken deliberate initiatives to implement the Child and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy, which members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) adopted in 2021.

A protester carrying a placard during the July 13 peaceful demonstration. Credit: Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)

“We are not ready”: Religious Leaders in Malawi Demonstrate against Same-Sex Marriages

Jul 14, 2023

Religious leaders in Malawi have expressed their disapproval of same-sex relationships through peaceful protests in the Southern African nation’s major cities. 

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High Court in Malawi Postpones Same-Sex Unions Ruling after Christian Leaders’ Outcry

May 25, 2023

The High Court in Blantyre, Malawi, has postponed the hearing meant to interpret Section 153 (c) of the Penal Code of the Southern African nation, which criminalizes consensual same-sex relations between two consenting adults to June 5 and June 6 from May 23.