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