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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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NEWS

POPE FRANCIS HONOURS FR. THAWALE AS A MONSIGNOR

26 March 2024

Pope Francis has honoured Reverend Father Patrick Thawale, a diocesan priest in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe and Reverend Father

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ECO-STAR PROJECT TO HELP IMPROVE TEACHING AND LEARNING

14 March 2024

In the wake of the environmental degradation and low quality of education in the country, the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe

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YOUTHS HAVE BEEN URGED TO BE SELF-RELIANT

12 March 2024

The Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Lilongwe Vincent Mwakhwawa, has urged Youths in the Archdiocese to be self-reliant and

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MABUNGWE A ACHINYAMATA APEMPHEDWA KUKHALA ODZIDALIRA PA CHUMA

09 March 2024

Mpingo waKatolika mu Arkidayosizi ya Lilongwe walangiza achinyamata ake kukhala odzidalira pa kapezedwe ka chuma choyendetsera mabungwe awo mu Arkidayosiziyi.

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ARCHDIOCESE OF LILONGWE HOLY CHILDHOOD IS THE CHAMPION OF THE LAUDATO SI’ [PICTORIAL]

17 February 2024

Holy Childhood from the Archdiocese of Lilongwe has on 17 February 2024 successfully launched this year’s tree planting as one

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CONSECRATION CEREMONY OF RT. REV MWAKHWAWA AS AUXILIARY BISHOP OF LILONGWE

30 January 2024

On 20th January 2024, Rt. Rev. Vincent Freddrick Mwakhwawa was consecrated as Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe

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MABUNGWE A ACHINYAMATA APEMPHEDWA KUKHALA OGWILIRA NTCHITO LIMODZI MU MPINGO

30 January 2024

Wolemba ndi Titus Jata Phiri Mabungwe a achinyamata komanso Young Christian Workers (YCW) mu Arkidayosizi yaKatolika ya Lilongwe apemphedwa kuti

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BISHOP MWAKHWAWA ENTREATS THE YOUTH TO RESPOND TO THEIR VOCATIONS

29 January 2024

By Tiyamike Chisale The new Catholic Bishop in Malawi, Rt. Rev. Vincent Mwakhwawa has highlighted the need for the youth

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CADECOM DONATES RELIEF ITEMS TO MPONELA FLOOD VICTIMS

23 January 2024

By Eric Norman Mkwaira The Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe through its development commission, CADECOM on Monday, 20th January 2024 donated

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LILONGWE CWO CELEBRATES NEW YEAR WITH ARCHBISHOP TAMBALA (PICTORIAL)

05 January 2024

Catholic Women Organisation from the Archdiocese of Lilongwe celebrates new year with the Archdiocese’s Archbishop George Desmond Tambala at Maula

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OUR WORKS

Likuni Mission Hospital
Mtengo Wa Nthenga Mission Hospital
Madisi Mission Hospital
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Msamba Center
St. Francis Lake Cottage
Namitete Furniture and Joinery
Centenary Bank Limited
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Eco-Schools Programme In Malawi
St. John's Boys Secondary School
St. Maria Goretti Girls Secondary School
Namitete Technical College
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