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Malawi Catholic Bishops Held the Second Annual Plenary

The Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) held the Second Annual Plenary from 23 June to 25 June 2025 at the Catholic secretariat in Lilongwe city.

According to the statement signed by the secretary general of MCCB, Rev. Fr. Valeriano Mtseka, among other things the bishops deliberated reports from the Catholic Secretariate’s Pastoral, Social Development, Finance, Investment and Administration Directorates.

The meeting also received and discussed general progress reports from the Catholic University of Malawi (CUMA), the progress reports on development projects for the Catholic secretariat and other National Institutions and discussed progress and status reports from National Bodies and Associations such as Association of Diocesan Catholic Clergy in Malawi(ADCCOM), Association of Women in Religious Institutes in Malawi (AWRIM), Association of Men in Religious in Malawi (AMRIM), CHAM, PAC, National Laity Council, Catholic Women Association (CWA) and from the Catholic Youth Council

The plenary held in the Jubilee year also led the bishops to reflect on synodality, their ministry and their role as shepherds of hope.

The Malawi Catholic Bishops

Mzuzu Diocese Celebrates Feast of Corpus Christi

Catholics worldwide, including in Malawi, celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi (The Body and Blood of Christ) on 22 June,2025.

In the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu, the main celebration took place in the northern deanery at St. Denis Parish in Rumphi, which was led by His Lordship, Bishop Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda.

During the celebration, Bishop Nyirenda called on Christians to pray for priests and other servants of God who administer the sacrament of the Eucharist, that they may live long and fulfill Jesus Christ’s mission.

Reflecting on the day’s gospel Luke 9:11b-17, the bishop emphasized the importance of generosity and sharing, citing Jesus’ gesture of feeding the hungry with five loaves of bread and two fish.

“Let’s embrace the spirit of sharing amongst us, greed has dominated in our societies, the gap between the rich and the poor is huge, “he said.

St Denis Parish Corpus Christi Procession

All parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu celebrated the feast in a very prayerful and colorful way as revealed in an engaged with St Martins de Porres Parish Chizani in the Southern deanery, St Michaels Parish – Ekwendeni, St Peter’s Cathedral and St Albert parish the great parish in the central deanery.

Roman Catholics worldwide, including all Diocese in Malawi, celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi (The Body and Blood of Christ) on June 22. In the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu, the main event took place in the northern deanery at St. Denis Parish in Rumphi, which was led by His Lordship, Bishop Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda. During the celebration, Bishop Nyirenda called on Christians to pray for priests and other servants of God who administer the sacrament of the Eucharist, that they may live long and fulfill Jesus Christ's mission. Reflecting on the day's gospel Luke 9:11b-17, the bishop emphasized the importance of generosity and sharing, citing Jesus' gesture of feeding the hungry with five loaves of bread and two fish. "Let's embrace the spirit of sharing amongst us, greed has dominated in society, the gap between the rich and the poor is huge, "he said. All parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu celebrated the feast in a very colourful way. Radio Tigabane also engaged with St Martins Parish Chizani in the Southern deanery, St Peter's Cathedral, and St Albert parish the great parish in Mzuzu the central deanery At St Albert the celebration was led by the Parish Priest Fr Yotam Msumba. In his homily father Msumba emphasized that the sacrament of Eucharist is very important to the Catholic church because it is the real presence of Christ among Christians. Fr Msumba said the Eucharist is the food for spirit, hence encouraged Christians to always receive the Eucharist. "Much as the body needs food to survive, the spirit or our souls needs food as well, so the special food for our souls is the Eucharist," said fr Msumba One Christian at St Denis Parish Antonio Madise, said the celebration reminded him to maintain a close relationship with Jesus Christ through the Eucharist. As per tradition, after mass celebration there was a procession, Benediction and adoration of the blessed sacrament around outside the churches honoring the Holy Eucharist and the real presence of Jesus Christ. Different parish sectors gave their prayer intentions during the procession.
St Albert the Great Parish Corpus Christi Procession

At St Albert the celebration was led by the Parish Priest Fr Yotam Msumba. In his homily father Msumba emphasized that the sacrament of Eucharist is very important to the Catholic church because it is the real presence of Christ among Christians. Fr Msumba also said the Eucharist is the food for spirit, hence encouraged Christians to always receive the Eucharist.

“Much as the body needs food to survive, the spirit or our souls needs food as well, so the special food for our souls is the Eucharist,” said Fr Msumba.

St Peters Cathedral Corpus Christi procession

St Michael Parish -Ekwendeni Corpus Christi procession

As per tradition, after mass the celebration there was a blessed sacrament procession, benediction and adoration around outside their churches honoring the Holy Eucharist and the real presence of Jesus Christ. Different parish sectors also gave their prayer intentions during the procession.

The Pastoral Director of Mzuzu Diocese at Kafulu-fulu
Kafulu-fulu Outstation Urged to Support the Growth of their Parish
The Pastoral Director of Mzuzu Diocese at Kafulu-fulu
The Pastoral Director of Mzuzu Diocese at Kafulu-fulu Outstation

By Susan Moyo

The Pastoral Director of Mzuzu Diocese, Father Raymond Mwale, has appealed to Christians at St. Annie’s Kafulu-fulu to support the growth of the newly established Parish, St. Michael’s.

Speaking during the Feast of Pentecost Sunday at St. Annie’s outstation Kafulu-fulu, Father Mwale emphasized the importance of unity among Christians in spearheading the parish’s development.

Father Mwale expressed gratitude for the Christians’ contributions during a recent fundraising event the parish held.

“Even though they are far from the parish center, they constitute the parish, and the mass celebrated at the parish center is meant to strengthen the unity in parishes and all over,” he said.

Solomon Sibande, Chairperson for St. Annie’s outstation, said that with the help of the Holy Spirit, they will take part in growing the parish.

St. Annie’s church Outstation comprises four small Christian communities with over 200 members.

St. Michael’s Pro Parish was established in 2024 by Bishop Emeritus of Mzuzu Diocese, Right Reverend John Ryan.

Caritas Malawi Donates Assorted Items to Mzuzu Prison

The Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM) also known as Caritas- Malawi on Wednesday 04 June 2025 donated assorted items worthy MK3.5 million to Mzuzu Prison.

Before the donation, Caritas held a Eucharist celebration with prisoners which was presided over by His Lordship Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu, Right Reverend Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda and Bishop Alfred Chaima of Zomba Diocese the president of Caritas Malawi.

Bishop Afred Chaima said the donation was part of the 2025 Jubilee year celebration for the Caritas Malawi scheduled from 3rd- 5th June 2025, in Mzuzu Diocese.

“we cannot celebrate this jubilee without reaching out to people who live in despair and in need of hope, that is why we have come to celebrate the mass together with prisoners and share the little we have managed to source as Caritas Malawi,” said Bishop Chaima.

Caritas Malawi donating to Mzuzu Prison
Bishop Nyirenda & Bishop Chaima donating to Mzuzu Prison

Regional Public Relations officer for Prisons in the North, Austin Mwasangwale, thanked the commission for supporting the inmates and also asked other well-wishers to continue supporting the inmates who are in great need due congestion in the prison and also as the country is experiencing the economic crisis.

The donated items are Cooking oil, Sugar, Salt, Sanitary pads, body lotions, washing and bathing and Soya pieces

Donated items

CADECOM Mzuzu Diocese Coordinator, Dan Zimba appreciated the gesture which he mentioned that it helped them to unite as CADECOM staff from across Malawi and participate in celebrating the Jubilee Year of Hope a call for the Catholic church this year.

During the event, CADECOM offices from all eight dioceses in Malawi showcased the projects activities they are implementing, sharing its impact in different communities and the commision concluded the celebration with a call for International and local debt cancellation the Malawi owes.

Caritas Malawi Staff

Caritas Malawi 2025 Jubilee Year celebration was held under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope,”.