Mzuzu Diocese Malawi -The Catholic Church in Malawi in October this year is expected to celebrate a significant milestone of 100 years (Centenary) of World Mission Sunday (1926-2026) and 110 years of Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU) (1916-2026).
Preparations for this day have been launched on 10th January 2026 in the Catholic diocese of Mzuzu which will be the hosting diocese.
Speaking in an interview Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) National Director Father Peter Madeya, said this early planning will ensure a colorful celebration.
“Starting preparations at an early stage will help us have a successful and colorful celebration,” he said.
Father Madeya further said World Mission Sunday has really helped the Catholic church in the country in establishing different institutions in the dioceses.
Mzuzu Diocese PMS Director Father Thomas Gondwe said his office will work together with the Pastoral Office in order to have a wonderful celebration. Fr Gondwe further said during the preparations the main organizing committee of Mzuzu Diocese will be looking on liturgy, accommodation, transport, food, health, decoration, security, fundraising, protocol and publicity.
The national event is expected to attract a large nationwide audience from all dioceses and will be witnessed by the Pope’s Delegate from Rome and the PMS International Secretary.