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Morning Mass (Day 1 at Sigelege Beach Resort, Salima)

by Communications Lilongwe Archdiocese
The Sub-Region Bishops Conference of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe has started with a morning Mass which was presided over by the Archbishop of Ndola Archdiocese, Most Reverend Benjamini Phiri and all other bishops.
The theme of the conference is “The Catholic Bishops of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe Collaborating to Enhance Pastoral Unity, Gospel Proclamation and Solidarity in the Sub-Region Amidst Shared Challenges.”
Here is a pictorial view compiled by Eric Norman Mkwaira.
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by Communications Lilongwe Archdiocese
The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Rt. Rev. Vincent Fredrick Mwakhwawa says the Catholic church in the country should expect more collaboration and consultation especially when dealing with the challenges which Malawi and the church are facing.
Bishop Mwakhwawa made the sentiments today soon after the opening ceremony of the Sub-Region Conference of Bishops from Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
According to Bishop Mwakhwawa, the conference of the bishops will outline some of the measures and strategies to come up with solutions of common problems facing the three countries.
The Auxiliary Bishop among others cited that the conference will also dig deep on how they can leverage the increasing members of the faithful in the region.
National Laity chairperson, Virginia Mahata mentioned that they expect that the bishops will discuss emerging issues which are against the teachings of the catholic church.
Mahata also pointed the need for bishops also to tackle issues of the environment on their deliberations as environmental degradation brings negative impact to the community.
Reported by Lester Mhone
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ECO-STAR PROJECTS BEARING GOOD FRUITS

by Communications Lilongwe Archdiocese

Environmental micro projects are important element of Eco-Star concept. Environmental micro projects are a set of activities that are carried out by school or community in order to address environmental problems in an area. These micro projects also act as a learning and teaching resource to improve schools’ income base and skills development to learners, teachers and the community.

Speaking at Msalura Primary School in Salima district on 11th July 2024 during Animal Management training with different schools, Coordinator for Education in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Chrissy Mithi expressed her satisfaction with projects that Eco-Star is undertaking in different schools in the Archdiocese.

Mithi highlighted that there is a big progress in taking care of the environment in different schools, saying that this will help to be in line with Pope Francis message about Laudato Si.

“Am satisfied on how schools here in Salima are performing in taking care of the environment under Eco-Star Project, and I can see that these learners have now understood the importance of taking part in taking care of the environment,” said Mithi.

Chrissy Mithi, Education Coordinator in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe

She believes that the next phase of the project of Animal Management which will be implemented in schools, will help to improve learning standards among learners in different Schools.

She is of the view that “this Animal Management project that has been started in different schools under Eco-Star Project, will improve education and also, I will help the community to have other sources of income, apart from those that are destroying the environment.”

In his remarks, Parish Priest for Our Lady of Fatima (Salima Parish), Father Peter Chatambalala has urged the community to join hands and make the project sustainable in the district.

One of the trainees, Headteacher from All Angels Primary School, Angel Karonga, described the training very useful by saying that they “will implement whatever we have been trained for Animal Management, and this will also help us in our schools as it will be used for practical lessons for our students”.

After the training, schools will receive a funding which will allow them to buy Goats, Pigs and Chickens to start animal farming in their respective Schools.

The Eco-Star Project is being funded by Wilde Genzen Organization (Lead) and Edukans Foundation Netherlands (Co-Founder) and is being implemented by Education Commission of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe (Lead) and Edukans Foundation Malawi as Co-implementer.

By Titus Jata Phiri

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CHANCO CATHOLIC ALUMNI VISITS CHIPATA DIOCESE

by Communications Lilongwe Archdiocese

The auxiliary bishop of Chipata Diocese, his lordship Gabriel Msipu Phiri has commended the Malawian professionals for their visit to the Diocese.

Bishop Phiri made the remarks on sunday,  7th July 2024 after the CHANCO Alumni led the liturgy on the days eucharistic masses at St. Anne’s Cathedral of Chipata Diocese.

Rt. Rev. Gabriel Msipu Phiri, the auxiliary bishop of Chipata Diocese

His lordship believes that the trip has helped the lay faithful especially the professionals to understand the importance of attending church activities besides their jobs.

He has also appreciated the CHANCO Alumni’s unity and humility saying this is of paramount.

Clara Mlamba, Chairperson for the Association of the Chancellor College Catholic Alumni 

In her remarks, chairperson for the association, Clara Mlamba says they are satisfied with the visit as they have succecsfuly shared ideas with their fellow professionals on how they can enhance their service to the Church.

 

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“Serve people with hospitality,” Marianist Brothers Urged As They Live Their Consecrated Lives

by Communications Lilongwe Archdiocese

The Marianist brothers have been asked to live their consecrated life in earnest to serve the people with hospitality while emulating the life of Christ.

Father Steven Wanyoike, who is the Regional Superior for the Marianist community in the region of Eastern Africa said this on Monday at Chaminade Marianist secondary school in Lilongwe during the opening of the Marianist brothers’ house.

Fr. Wanyoike said the brothers living in the house should know that the house that they will be living in is consecrated and has to be treated with the reverence it deserves.

He said as Marianist community they are also grateful to have been given an opportunity in the archdiocese of to help in serving God’s people.

“This house which has been consecrated today should be treated with special care because it is body of Christ. They need to serve the people who have been entrusted to them with hospitality and due diligence for them to meet God in various aspects of their lives,” Fr Wanyoike said.

“In a special way, I thank the leadership of the archdiocese of Lilongwe for allowing us through their mentorship and allowing us to work in supporting God’s people in educating people to become useful citizens,” he added.

In his remarks, one of the brothers serving at Chaminade Marianist Secondary School, Brother Duncan Onyango said the opening of this house shall make lives of people of God happy as they serve Him.

“I am so excited with the opening of the is house of the Marianists. My brother friends dedicated our lives for Mary and Christ Jesus. We shall serve the people with the much-needed hospitality so that they find Jesus in our community. So, I urge all people to patronise our place and find Jesus here,” Bro. Onyango said.

The Marianist family was founded by William Joseph Chaminade in 1817 and it is spread all over the world as they look up to Mary as a model of faith and spirituality.

In Malawi, the Marianist brothers founded Chaminade Secondary School and Miracle skills training Centre in Karonga and Chaminade Marianist Secondary School in Lilongwe.

The house has been built with help from well-wisher, the family of Symon from Korea.

Reported by Alex Nasoni

Photo Credit: Titus Jata Phiri