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Auxiliary Bishop Nyirenda Consecrated where President Chakwera Talked Development

President Lazarus Chakwera has asked Malawians to embrace the culture of hard work if the country is to develop.

Chakwera said in Mzuzu during the consecration ceremony for Auxiliary Bishop of Mzuzu Diocese Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda where he reiterated that this is in line with the development blueprint, Malawi  2063.

“We should stop just complaining about anything and start working hard. If we start working hard, we will be able to generate more resources for our benefit as a country” said Chakwera.

Catholic Church followers, friends, relatives, well-wishers, and government officials including President Lazarus Chakwera and his Vice Saulos Chilima graced the colorful ceremony which earlier was threatened by rainfall experienced in the city and surrounding areas.

In his thanksgiving speech, Auxiliary Bishop Nyirenda asked for everyone to pray for him and the Bishop of the diocese John Ryan for the growth of the Catholic Church.

Said Father Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda: “This journey is so long. And we will all get there as a church if we join hands and pray for Bishop Bishop John Ryan, myself and the church”.

Bishop Bishop John Ryan of the Mzuzu Diocese tipped Bishop Nyirenda when he consecrated him to remain vigilant and be prayerful, always saying he has carried a heavy load.

“You should always be strong and prayerful at all times”, urged Bishop John Ryan.

As an Auxiliary Bishop, Rev. Fr. Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda will serve as an assistant to the Ordinary of the Diocese Bishop John Ryan in giving pastoral care to the people of God and meeting the administrative needs of Mzuzu Diocese.

Born on 20th June 1976, Rev. Fr. Yohane Nyirenda who hails from Mzimba was ordained a priest of Mzuzu Diocese on 19th July 2008 and Pope Francis, on 5th May 2023 appointed Fr. Nyirenda Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu.

 

Journalist
Steve Zimba
Malawi
+265999776776
stezimba@gmail.com

 Consecration of Auxiliary Bishop Nyirenda to Attract Over 6 Thousand People

More than 6 thousand people from within and abroad are expected to witness the consecration ceremony of Father Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda as an Auxiliary bishop of the Diocese.

Organising Chairperson of the event Father Raymond Mwale says President Lazarus Chakwera will be the guest of honor at the event scheduled to take place in Mzuzu tomorrow Saturday.

“More and more people have confirmed their attendance this Saturday. We are likely to experience some rainfall but we have plans to erect tents in the stadium so that the event does not face any hiccups.

But who is Rev. Fr. Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda?

Born on 20th June 1976, Rev. Fr. Yohane Nyirenda hails from Wozi in Mzimba District and was ordained as a priest of Mzuzu Diocese on 19th July 2008.

Rev. Fr Nyirenda has served in various positions at national and diocesan levels including Director of Kasina Formation Centre from 2019 to  2023; Director and Formator at Christ the King Formation Centre in Rumphi; Parish Priest of Saint Augustine Parish and Vocations Directors in Mzuzu Diocese.

Pope Francis on Friday, May 5, 2023, appointed Fr. Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu in Malawi.

As Auxiliary Bishop, Rev. Fr. Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda will serve as an assistant to the Ordinary of the Diocese Bishop John Alphonsus Ryan in giving pastoral care to the people of God and meeting the administrative needs of Mzuzu Diocese.

Apart from the priestly studies which he did from the year 2000 to 2008, the Bishop-elect is a holder of a Diploma in Ecclesiastical (Canon Law from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa as well as a Diploma in Religious Formation and Spirituality.

“This profile of the Auxiliary Bishop, Rev. Fr. Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda tells it all how capable he is,” said Father Raymond Mwale.

Father Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda will be the first Auxiliary Bishop of the Mzuzu Diocese which was created in 1961.

Journalist
Steve Zimba
Malawi
+265999776776
stezimba@gmail.com