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ARCHBISHOP TAMBALA URGES SECURITY INSTITUTIONS TO MAINTAIN PEACE AND UNITY AHEAD OF 2025 GENERAL ELECTIONS

by Communications Lilongwe Archdiocese 9 February 2025

The Catholic Church has expressed its readiness to support its faithful working in security institutions in various aspects, including spiritual life.

This announcement was made during the Holy Mass celebration of the Jubilee Year for security institutions in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, held at the police headquarters in Area 30.

Archbishop George Tambala of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe emphasized the bishops’ commitment to supporting Catholic faithful in security institutions, especially in their spiritual lives.

“This year’s Jubilee brings hope, and I urge them to show this hope through their ministry. The bishops are also keen to support these faithful in their spiritual and physical needs,” His Grace Tambala stated.

Archbishop Tambala called on security institutions to perform their duties with respect for the law, ensuring protection and maintaining peace as the country prepares for the elections on September 16 this year.

“Around this time of the elections, many people may want to take the law into their own hands, but we are expecting these security institutions to help us remain united as a country. This is the message that you will be hearing from us, the bishops, from time to time. We are facing a divided country, and there are fears that come September, these divisions may not unite us as a country,” he added.

Deputy Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service, Happy Mkandawire, expressed gratitude to Archbishop Tambala for his encouraging words regarding their work.

“I appreciate the words of encouragement from Archbishop Tambala today, urging us as security institutions to remain united. Through this Jubilee Year, let it be the beginning of our continuous connection, allowing us to visit and pray together,” Mkandawire said.

In his remarks, Captain Samson Mkandawire from Kamuzu Barracks, who was the vice-chairperson of the organizing committee, urged security personnel to bring hope to their colleagues and perform their duties with dedication and justice, as it is a calling from God to serve the nation.

The security institutions’ Jubilee is the second Jubilee celebration in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”

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Archbishop Tambala urges religious missionaries to build stronger relationships with the faithful in Jubilee Year

by Communications Lilongwe Archdiocese 8 February 2025

Religious missionaries in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe have been urged to interact and build strong relationships with the faithful by visiting them and encouraging them in their everyday lives.

Archbishop George Desmond Tambala of the Archdiocese said that as the Catholic Church celebrates the Jubilee Year priests, sisters, and brothers should play a significant role in bringing hope to people who are facing challenges in their lives.

His Grace made these remarks on Saturday 8th February 2025, at St. Patrick’s Parish in Lilongwe, during a mass, celebrating the World Day for Consecrated Life.

Archbishop Tambala urged that, as missionaries, they should dedicate themselves and enjoy being close to people in their communities, understanding the challenges they are facing.

“His Holiness Pope Francis has already indicated how this theme of hope can actually be put into practice. We must bring hope to situations like wars, poverty, hunger, and people who are sick. In all these areas, we need to practically show that we are missionaries of hope.”

In his remarks, director of Pontifical Mission Societies in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Father Geoffrey Chikapa, said that as PMS office they will encourage and promote unity with different congregations that are serving in the Archdiocese, so that they work together in spreading the word of God to the Christians.

“As people of God serving in the vineyard of the Lord, we have to be united despite that we are coming from different congregations, as blessed Paul Manna emphasized that as missionaries in the church, we have to be one”.

During this day of World Consecrated Life, Monsignor Henry Chimkanda also had a talk with Priests, Sisters, brothers, and the laity highlighting and giving them much insight on this year’s Jubilee, and what role the missionaries can take to give hope to the Christians.

This year’s World Day for Consecrated Life was celebrated under the theme, “Missionaries of Hope Among the People.”

By Titus Jata Phiri

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Ambuye Mwakhwawa Atsogolera Mwambo wa Pelete ya Jubilee ya Wogwira Ntchito za Chitetezo

by Communications Lilongwe Archdiocese 8 February 2025

Episikopi mthandizi wa Arkidayosizi ya Lilongwe, Ambuye Vincent Mwakhwawa apempha ogwira ntchito ku nthambi za chitetezo m’dziko muno kuti akhale akazembe a chiyembekezo pomwe akugwira ntchito zawo.

Ambuye mwakhwawa anena izi masana alero loweruka pa 8 February 2025, pambuyo pa pelete wa akhristu aKatolika amene akugwira ntchito ku nthambi za chitetezo mu arkidayosizi ya Lilongwe, pomwe akukondwelera chaka cha jubile.

Peleteyu anayambila pa bwalo la za masewero la Civo kukafika ku Maula Cathedral, pomwe gulu la asilikali ankhondo, nthambi ya chitetezo ya apolisi, nthambi yowona zolowa ndi kutuluka komanso nthambi ya za m’ndende, ndiwo anatenga nawo gawo pa mwambowu.

Mwazina, Ambuye Mwakhwawa ati nthambizi zili ndi ntchito yaikulu yomwe zimagwira choncho zimafunikira kubwera pamodzi ndikuyambiraso moyo wawo pomwe akukondwelera Chaka Cha Jubilee.

“Amagwira ntchito yolemetsa choncho akufunika chitsogozo cha mzimu woyera.”

M’mawu awo, bambo mlangizi wopuma ku gulu la asilikali ankhondo Colonel Nambo Augustine Machumbuza ati nthambizi zikuyenera kukhala galimoto zonyamulira chikondi komanso chiyembekezo.

Mwazina iwo ati ngati a chitetezo akuyenera kuvala nkhope ya Ambuye yesu pomwe akugwira ntchito yawo.

“Khalani ngati akazembe a ambuye yesu pomwe mukugwira ntchito yanu ndipo mudzinunkhira fungo la chikatolika”

Chikondwelero cha Jubile ya a chitetezo chifika pa chimake mawa ndi mwambo wa msembe ya Misa ku Parish ya St. Ignitious Woyera ku Area 30.

Wolemba ndi Peter Dumayo

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Centenary Bank’s Profits to Fund Malawi’s Development

by Communications Lilongwe Archdiocese 1 February 2025

The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, His Lordship Vincent Mwakhwawa has encouraged employees at Centenary Bank Malawi Limited to dedicate themselves to their work with commitment and compassion, as part of the broader mission to enhance the bank’s operations.

This was said during a Mass celebration which the bank organized, aimed at asking for God’s blessings during this new year of 2025, for the bank’s services.

Bishop Mwakhwawa emphasized that the work being done by the bank should benefit future generations through the profits generated.

“Since this bank is just starting, they should know that they are creating a legacy that will support the future of Malawians. The profits from this bank will enable the church to undertake various development projects that improve the lives of people in the country,” said Bishop Mwakhwawa.

Bishop Vincent Mwakhwawa addresses Centenary Bank employees during a special Mass

According to his Lordship, people should understand that, by saving their money in the bank, they are not only supporting the Catholic Church but also contributing to the development of Malawi.

“As Archdiocese of Lilongwe, we want to embark on different development projects, such as constructing schools and health facilities, as we all know that we have few schools and health facilities in our country to serve many people” Added Bishop Mwakhwawa. “Hence, there is a need for collaboration so that we can provide such services.”

In his remarks, Managing Director of Centenary Bank Malawi Limited, Godfrey Byekwaso stated that the bank has plans to expand its branches as part of its goal to reach people in various areas.

Byekwaso also mentioned that the bank will continue to build strong relationships with its customers to ensure the bank achieves significant profits.

Bishop Mwakhwawa’s call for collaboration and support highlights the Archdiocese of Lilongwe’s commitment to expanding educational and health facilities, aiming to create a lasting impact on the community by improving access to quality education and healthcare.

By Titus Jata Phiri

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St. Maria Goretti Installs Solar, Overcoming Power Challenges

by Communications Lilongwe Archdiocese 25 January 2025

The Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, His Lordship Vincent Mwakhwawa has called for increased support in education at Catholic schools within the archdiocese.

Bishop Mwakhwawa said this at St. Maria Goretti Girls Catholic Secondary School when he inaugurated a solar energy installation at the school donated by Energy Assistance.

His Lordship highlighted the significance of creating an environment conducive to learning, where students have access to essential resources.

Advocating for Education: Bishop Mwakhwawa stresses the importance of reliable resources for students’ success.

“We are very grateful to our donor partners from Belgium, Energy Assistance, who have come to assist the school with solar energy,” said Bishop Mwakhwawa.

“Our electricity supply in Malawi is often erratic, affecting learners during their studies.” Bishop Mwakhwawa added. “This solar system will ensure students have electricity throughout and will also support the administration. We are very grateful for their support.”

In her speech, one of the volunteers from Energy Assistance from Belgium, Genevieve Raoult expressed their motivation for supporting the school.

“We were convinced that educating a girl child is crucial for Malawi’s future. This school provides high-level education, and we want to give the girls the opportunity to have successful careers in the future,” she said.

Powering Education: Solar energy brings reliable electricity to St. Maria Goretti Girls Secondary, thanks to Energy Assistance

Deputy Principal of the school, John C. Kumwenda expressed his gratitude for the solar energy installation, noting its positive impact on the students’ performance.

“We had problems with blackouts, but with this solar energy, I don’t think that problem will persist at our school, and our students will improve in their performance,” he stated.

Bishop Mwakhwawa said it is the vision of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe to have good schools and a good learning environment for the students, to make their future bright.

By Titus Jata Phiri

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

by Communications Lilongwe Archdiocese 3 October 2024

The Education Coordinator for the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Mrs. Chrisy Mithi has pleaded with Primary School Education Advisors (PEAs) in Lilongwe Rural East to help other schools which are outside the Eco-Star schools project, to emulate what is happening in Eco-Star schools.

Mrs. Mithi made the plea today, October 03, 2024, at Ndevu Primary School in Kalolo zone, where the project team from the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe held a Community of Practice engagement with various headteachers and PEAs from Eco-Star Project targeted schools under Kalolo, Kabudula, Kabuthu and Kalonga zones from Lilongwe Rural West.

Mrs. Chrisy Mithi, Education Coordinator for the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe

She mentioned that they’re in the process of lobbying for the activities in the Eco-Star project to be part of the school curriculum in the country so as to help learners have an opportunity to have practical lessons as well as conserving the environment.

“We believe that incorporating Eco-Star activities into the curriculum will not only benefit the environment but also provide valuable educational experiences for students,” cited Mrs. Mithi. “But maybe before we can reach out to the Ministry of Education that they incorporate the activities, let us start with the zones, then maybe at district level or education district like Lilongwe west, so that’s why we are asking all PEAs to emulate what Eco-Star is doing in the schools.”

Kalolo Zone Primary Schools Education Advisor, Esther Chiwanga indicated that she will invite headteachers from different schools to visit and learn what other schools are doing with the help of the Eco-Star project.

“So as an advisor, I would like to invite all the head-teachers from other schools to come here at Ndevu (Primary) School and see what the Eco-Star is doing here so that they can be encouraged and after going back to their various schools, they can do the same,” she said.

Esther Chiwanga, Kalolo Zone Primary Schools Education Advisor

The Head Teacher for Ndevu Primary School, Moses Kalungu praised the Eco-Star project for the burning fruits being witnessed at the school.

“There is a great improvement in terms of teaching and learning because before the project learners of course were learning but we had very few practical lessons but with the coming of this project most of the lessons that need practical work, are done easier,” he said.