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ARCHDIOCESE OF LILONGWE

The Vicariate of Nyasa was erected on 12th February 1897, including the whole of Malawi. The name Nyasa Vicariate was changed to Likuni on 12th July 1951 and finally, it became Lilongwe on 20th June 1957. It was raised to a status of a Diocese on 25th April 1959. Lilongwe was created a Metropolitan Circumscription on 9th February 2011.
The Archdiocese of Lilongwe covers seven districts of the Central Region of Malawi: Dowa, Kasungu, Lilongwe, Mchinji, Nkhotakota, Ntchisi and Salima.

Archbishop: Most Rev. George Desmond Tambala
Auxiliary Bishop: Rt. Rev. Vincent Fredrick Mwakhwawa
Patron: Our Lady of Africa
Feast Day: 30th April

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Rt. Rev. Vincent Mwakhwawa
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NEWS

Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe Pledges to Promote Environmental Education in Malawi Schools through Eco-Star Project

03 October 2024

The Education Coordinator for the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Mrs. Chrisy Mithi has pleaded with Primary School Education Advisors (PEAs)

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Photo Gallery: Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe Mission Month Opening Mass (October 2024)

01 October 2024

Fr. Cornelius Kanyambo, the main celebrant, presides over the opening Mass of the Mission Month at Kachebere Parish in the

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CHIKONDWERERO CHA SILVER JUBILEE YA FR. KAPIRI (MZITHUNZI)

21 September 2024

Mwambo wa nsembe ya Misa yokondwelera kuti bambo Peter Kapiri Mwale akwanitsa zaka 25 akutumikira ngati wa nsembe (1999 –

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Archbishop Tambala Blesses New Office for the Auxiliary Bishop

07 September 2024

The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, his grace George Desmond Tambala has blessed a new office building that

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Bishop Mwakhwawa Confirms Hundreds in Salima

01 September 2024

On Sat 31 August 2024, Bishop Vincent Mwakhwawa, Auxiliary Bishop of Lilongwe has confirmed 662 young people and adults at

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Eco Star Project Nurturing Future Leaders at Mbira Primary

21 August 2024

Programs Manager for Eco Star Project in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Mr. Chris Mabwera has applauded Mbira Primary School

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Children’s – Epiphany Mass at Mponela Parish [Pictures]

17 August 2024

The Eucharistic celebration of the Mass to commemorate the day (17th August 2024) was led by His Grace George Desmond

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Misa Yothokoza ndi Chaka Cha Macheza Cha Amayi a Mpingo waKatolika mu Arkidayosizi ya Lilongwe (M’Zithunzi)

27 July 2024

  Wojambula ndi Eric Norman Mkwaira

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Monsignor Thawale Commends Catholic Women’s Dedication

27 July 2024

Monsignor Patrick Thawale has commended the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, for their vibrant spirit and

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Memorial Mass for the late Fr. Silvio Zanardi, MCCJ at Maula Cathedral [Pictorial]

24 July 2024

Memorial Mass for the late Fr. Silvio Zanardi, MCCJ at Maula Cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe. Main Celebrant

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