Archives February 2026

The body of Sister Elizabeth Sezi of the Sisters of the Holy Rosary and the headmistress of Katete girls’ primary school in Mzuzu Diocese was laid to rest on 27 February 2026.

Sister Elizabeth born on 1 February 1969, died on 25 February at Mzuzu Central after suffering from heart complications.

The Requiem Mass for Sr Elizabeth Sezi took place at St Peters Cathedral in the morning where the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu Right Reverend Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda led the mass.

The Bishop described Sister Sezi as aa dedicated religious sister and hard working teacher who always wished hers students excel in education. Bishop Nyirenda recalled the moments he encountered her teaching students during old hours and on holidays compromising her resting time.

Bishop Nyirenda further said, death is not the end of everything but rather the beginning of a new life and he encouraged the faithful to pray for sister Sezi’s soul.

Association of Women in Religious Institutes of Malawi (AWRIM) Secretary General who is also a member of the Sisters of the Holy Rosary and a former primary school learner of late Sr Sezi, Sr Agnes Magalasi Phiri said the sisters are shocked by the death of their fellow Sister.

“Sr Sezi’s death has left a gap in our Rosarian congregation, and we will greatly miss her,” said Sr Phiri.

Mclonic Sezi the brother to sister Sezi said she was a pillar of strength and support to the whole family, saying her death leaves a huge void in the family.

Agatha Soko a standard 8 student at Katete Girls primary school described sister Sezi as one of the best teachers who always wished them to do well and succeed with education.

Sr Elizabeth Sezi made her first vows in the Sisters of the Holy Rosary congregation on 4 October 1992, and final vows in 1998.

May Her Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

The Christians for the St Louis are currently worshipping in a grass thatched church and plans to build a big church with brick walls and Iron sheets roof are underway as its foundation has already been built.

The Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu, Father Isaac John Katumbi on pastoral visit at the place appealed to well-wishers to support this church project with various building materials. The Vicar further commended the Christians for their tireless effort and willingness to start the church project on their own with the little local contributions they are making.

“Let’s support the Outstation, they have big plans and they are doing a lot, but they need some help, and to all the well-wishers let’s support them to accomplish this church development,” said Father Katumbi.

St Louis Outstation Local Pastoral Council chairperson Gregorio Nyoni also made an emphasis on the support needed for them to complete their project as the population of Catholics in the area is growing each year.

St Louis Outstation has four zones with over 300 families.

Mzuzu Malawi-The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu Rt. Rev. Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda has commended the remarkable work that missionaries are doing in his diocese.

Speaking in an interview during the celebration of the concentrated life at St Augustine Parish, Bishop Nyirenda appreciated the missionaries’ participation and contribution through pastoral and developmental services they implement in the Diocese of Mzuzu.

“They are doing a lot in the diocese, they run parishes, help in schools, hospitals so it is important that we pray for them to continue working hard in the diocese” said bishop Nyirenda.

One of the missionaries from Lusaka Archdiocese in Zambia father Nathan Kakuo who serves as the Parish Priest of St Paul’s Parish said the bishop’s encouragement has reminded them of their consecration and ordination to serve the Lord.

“The principal call of our Lord Jesus Christ is to go and evangelize to the entire world, so we are just following the footsteps of Jesus, and here in Malawi the missionary mission is going on well.”

Father Kakuo further appreciated the moral and kind support the diocese gives them citing that it helps them to serve the people well despite serving in a foreign land with different cultures and traditions.

Sister Lucy Tarimo of the Holy Spirit Sisters from Tanzania who serves as an assistant pastoral sister and as a teacher of their congregation pre-school at St Augustine parish in Mzuzu. Sr. Ruth has been in Mzuzu Diocese for over 3 years saying she is enjoying the hospitality and kindness of people in Mzuzu Diocese and she expressed that her pastoral experience is great.

“The Malawian people are very friendly, I am enjoying serving God in this country. I thank the bishop of MZUZU diocese for encouraging us and we will continue working hard and with missionary zeal, sai Sr Lucy.”

In the Diocese of Mzuzu the following parishes are led by missionaries, Holy Family in Bowe, Utatu Utuba in Mzimba, St Paul’s in Mzimba,St Francis de sales at Edingeni, St Padre Pio in Mzuzu, St Alphonsus Rodriguez in Mzuzu and St Thomas the Apostle in Mzuzu.

Other Missionaries are serving in different institutions such as Hospitals and Schools.