MABUNGWE A ACHINYAMATA APEMPHEDWA KUKHALA OGWILIRA NTCHITO LIMODZI MU MPINGO

Wolemba ndi Titus Jata Phiri
Mabungwe a achinyamata komanso Young Christian Workers (YCW) mu Arkidayosizi yaKatolika ya Lilongwe apemphedwa kuti akhale ogwirana manja pogwira ntchito zawo pamodzi ndicholinga chofuna kupititsa patsogolo mabungwe awo.
Poyankhula pa mkumano womwe mabungwewa anakonza, a Ben Micheal Mankhamba yemwe ndi membala wa komiti yomwe inakonza mkumanowu, wati achinyamata akuyenera kumatula nkhawa zawo kwa adindo maka pa zipsinjo zomwe akukumana nazo.
A Mankhamba alangiza mabungwewa kuti agwiritse ntchito moyenera zomwe zakambidwa pa mkumanowu ndi cholinga chofuna kuthandiza mabungwe awo kuti adziyenda bwino mu Arkidayosiziyi.
“Chomwe tawona ndi choti mabungwe achinyamata akukanika kumanena mavuto omwe akukumana nawo m’mabungwe awo. Nde lero timafuna timve mavuto omwe akukumana nawo, komanso kuthandizana nzeru mwa momwe angayendere chaka chino maka pa nkhani yakapezedwe ka ndalama,” anatero Mankhamba.
Malingana ndi wapampando wa bungwe la Young Christian Workers mu Arkidayosiziyi,John Namalenga Junior wati mkumanowu wawathandiza kulimbikitsa ubale wabungwe lawo ndi bungwe la achinyamata maka pounikira ntchito komanso ndondomeko zomwe atsatire mu chaka cha 2024.
“Mkumano wale lero watithandiza ifeyo ngati a YCW komanso kupanga ubale wa bwino ndi azathu a bungwe la achinyamata ndikubweretsa ntchito zomwe tigwire mchakachi, ngati njira yopezera ndalama zoti zidzithandiza ma bungwe athu m’magawo osiyanasiyana.”
M’mawu ake, wapampando wa bungwe la achinyamata mu arkidayosiziyi, Chisomo Nkhoma, anathokoza akuluakulu kuchokera ku Arkidayosiziyi pochititsa mkumanowu popeza wawatsekula m’maso pa momwe angagwilire ntchito ndi bungwe la YCW komanso momwe angalimbikitsire achinyamata anzawo m’ma parish osiyanasiyana.
Pa mkumanowu panaliso mkulu oyang’anira ma bungwe a achinyamata mu Arkidayosizi ya Lilongwe, Bambo Jean Kesse komanso Sister Veronica Ng’omba mwa ena chabe.

BISHOP MWAKHWAWA ENTREATS THE YOUTH TO RESPOND TO THEIR VOCATIONS

By Tiyamike Chisale

The new Catholic Bishop in Malawi, Rt. Rev. Vincent Mwakhwawa has highlighted the need for the youth to respond to their vocations in accordance with what their hearts suggest.

Bishop Mwakhwawa made the sentiments on Sunday 28th January 2023 at St. Paul Parish in Nkhotakota during his thanksgiving Mass at his home village as Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe.

His Lordship urged the youth to be careful when making their decisions citing that there are dangers that come after failing to respond to their calling.

The Lilongwe Archdiocese auxiliary bishop among others shared his joy for being at his home parish with family and friends to thank God for the gift of leadership which was given to him.

“This was really great day where I had to come here at my home parish in Nkhotakota to offer thanksgiving mass for the leadership in the church and the gift to the church,” said Bishop Mwakhwawa.

Rt. Rev. Vincent Fredrick Mwakhwawa was consecrated as Auxiliary Bishop of Lilongwe on 20th January 2024 at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe.

Bishop Mwakhwawa is also expected to offer another thanksgiving Mass in Karonga district, where his parents came from originally.

CADECOM DONATES RELIEF ITEMS TO MPONELA FLOOD VICTIMS

By Eric Norman Mkwaira

The Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe through its development commission, CADECOM on Monday, 20th January 2024 donated relief items to people who were affected with floods in Mponela, Dowa.

Dean for Dowa Deanery, Rev. Fr. Maxwell Kubalasa who represented the Archbishop of Lilongwe at the Mponela Camp says the donation has come at a good time as the church respects the human dignity.

Fr. Kubalasa says it is the responsibility of the Catholic church to help people in time of suffering just like Jesus Christ showed through his way of living in the gospel.

Rev. Fr. Maxwell Kubalasa, Dean for Dowa Deanery

Fr. Kubalasa added that the church also believes in human development whether physical or spiritual development as this helps people to come closer to the church and word of God.

“We promote integral development of human person. When we talk of development, we talk of spiritual development and even a physical development or corporal development,”

In his remarks, the Camp leader for Mponela Flood Victims, Alfred Chimbeleko commended the donation which the CADECOM gave them as this will help to build hope among the victims.

He said the items will also help in maintaining good hygiene to the Camp.

Alfred Chimbeleko, the Camp leader for Mponela Flood Victims

 

Mercy Mpakule, Director of Planning and Development at Dowa district council

However, the Director of Planning and Development at Dowa district council, Mercy Mpakule advised the victims to consider getting back to whatever they were doing before floods as the donations will someday come to an end.

Mpakule also cited that the victims must consider moving out of the camp once the situation normalises as there is fear the camp may be contaminated with diseases such as cholera.

“Most of the times, places like this one where many people live together, issues of hygiene are compromised. Because of that, usually diseases like cholera are easily contracted by the people. We want them to go out of the camp, so that they get protected from these communicable diseases.” she concluded.

CADECOM donated the family shelter including tents and mattresses, Maize, Soya beans, Beans, Flour, chlorine and kitchen utensils; pots, plates and buckets among others to the people who were affected by the storms on 13 January in the areas of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mponela, T/A Msakambewa and T/A Dzoole in Dowa.

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LILONGWE CWO CELEBRATES NEW YEAR WITH ARCHBISHOP TAMBALA (PICTORIAL)

Catholic Women Organisation from the Archdiocese of Lilongwe celebrates new year with the Archdiocese’s Archbishop George Desmond Tambala at Maula Cathedral Hall on 05 January 2024.

The women organised the luncheon which attracted many people including Catholic Priests, Sisters and Catechists among others.

His Grace George Tambala has urged the women to continue being active in the church as they are the foundation of the church.

His grace also asked the women to be watchdogs of their communities and families so they can protect the new generation from evil practices during this digital era.

His grace took his time to recognise Mr Dean Tendani for his zeal in working with the Archdiocese last year.

At the event, the women present their gifts to the Archbishop George Tambala, CWO Chaplain Father Augustine Matola, sister Triphonia Kaswamiyala and the new parish priest for Maula Cathedral, Father Louis Chikanya.

Commedies and dances were some of the activities which were performed at the luncheon.

The event in Pictures:

 

By Eric Norman Mkwaira

ARCHDIOCESE OF LILONGWE INAUGURATES 48TH PARISH IN MCHINJI (PICTORIAL FOCUS)

Here is Eric Norman Mkwaira’s Pictorial Focus of the Inauguration Ceremony of St Mathew the Apostle – Nkhwazi Catholic Parish, which has been held in Mchinji Deanery, Archdiocese of Lilongwe on 23rd September 2023.

Nkhwazi Parish is a 48th parish to be opened in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe and it has been officially opened by His Grace George Desmond Tambala, Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe.

 

UNVEILLING AND BLESSING OF PLAQUE

 

ARCHBISHOP GEORGE TAMBALA BLESSES THE CHURCH

 

THE CELEBRATION OF THE MASS

 

ARCHBISHOP TAMBALA COMMISSIONS FR CHRISTOPHER CHIKWEZA CHILAULA AS A PARISH ADMINISTRATOR

       

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INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF ST PADRE PIO GULLIVER PARISH

The Archdiocese of Lilongwe has officially opened a new parish in Area 49 Gulliver on 09th September 2023.

Here is Eric Norman Mkwaira’s pictorial focus of an inauguration Ceremony of St Padre Pio Gulliver Parish.

 

ARRIVAL OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF MALAWI, SAULOS KLAUS CHILIMA

 

INSIDE VIEW OF THE NEW PARISH, ST PADRE PIO GULLIVER

 

UNVEILLING AND BLESSING OF PLAQUE

 

CUTTING OF RIBBON

 

GROUP PHOTO AFTER CUTTING OF RIBBON

 

MASS PROCESSION AT THE INAUGURATION OF ST PADRE PIO PARISH

  

 

READING THE HISTORY OF ST PADRE PIO AND THE PARISH

 

EUCHARISTIC MASS CELEBRATION

 

 

 

 

COMMISSIONING OF PARISH PRIEST

    

 

BEST WISHES TO PARISH PRIEST

 

GIFTS

 

 

 

THE LUNCHEON

 

CAKE SESSION

 

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ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR CAPUCHINS RETURN TO ARCHDIOCESE OF LILONGWE AS ARCHBISHOP CALLS FOR PROGRESSIVE APPROACH

by Sam Kalimba

It had been 8 years when the Order of Friars Minor Capuchins left the Archdiocese of Lilongwe only to return on 9th September 2023 through the newly commissioned St. Padre Pio Parish. The Capuchins came to the Archdiocese of Lilongwe in early 1990s with the opening of a new Parish which gave birth to St. Padre Pio as its outstation but in around 2015 they closed their mission remaining with only their Regional Custody near the St. Padre Pio Parish. The Outstation was being run by the former mother Parish which was under the Diocesans who took over.

His Grace Archbishop George Tambala cuts a ribbon symbolising the Inauguration of St Padre Pio Gulliver Parish

The prelate of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, His Grace Archbishop George Tambala started opening new parishes in 2022 and this year he has opened the 47th Parish and commissioned Rev. Fr. Henderson Kumbasa, OFM Capuchin who is the Deputy Regional Superior as the new Parish Priest for the new Parish.

Speaking in few words, Archbishop Tambala urged both the old and new Parishes’ Christians to forget the past and only begin anew.

His Grace Archbishop George Tambala sharing his homily

Like in the Gospel that we have read today, all of us are urged to spread the word of God led by love. I don’t expect any one of you either from this new Parish or the old Kaggwa Parish to dig the past. Let bygones be bygones. As a new Parish focus on what’s good for you and the kingdom of God. The main role of a Parish is for Christians to come closer to Sacraments through the presence of a priest and pray for their needs. A parish is not an NGO and therefore preserve the nature of a Parish in accordance with the Church doctrine.

In his speech, Fr. Henderson Kumbasa said that it was gratifying to be considered a new Parish for their mission to evangelize Christ with ease.

Over the years we have been wondering about in our mission, but we now thank God for this grace of a settlement. We will now be able to plan and measure our contribution to the Archdiocese and the kingdom of God. We don’t take this for granted and we will fulfill God’s mission in us. We are grateful to God, we are grateful to His Grace, Archbishop Tambala, we thank the Andrea Kaggwa Parish priest, Monsignor Patrick Thawale and the parishioners of Kaggwa Parish for their support

The newly appointed Parish Priest, Fr. Henderson Kumbasa, OFM Capuchin

Fr. Kumbasa urged his newfound flock to be ready to support the work of evangelisation and focus on building the new parish.

Parish Laity Chairperson Mr. Alex Chitsanthi said that the Christians of the new Parish welcomed the parish warmly and promised to work with the new Parish Priest. He however invited Archbishop Tambala to keep visiting them whenever he would be free so that they get the fatherly support as they begin their independence.

The State Vice President Dr. Saulos Claus Chilima signing the visitors book

The State Vice President Dr. Saulos Claus Chilima was in attendance in his faithful capacity as he comes from a neighbouring parish.

St. Padre Pio Church started in 1990s. In early years, Christians were congregating under one small Christian community before more and more of them were established. On 6th June 1996, the St. Bernad SCC was promoted to become an outstation under the capuchins from Andrea Kaggwa Parish.  In 2001, the name was changed to become Padre Pio in readiness for canonization of the founder of the Order of Friars Minor, Franciscans (Capuchins).

The foundation stone for the church was unveiled by late Bishop Felix Mkhori on 8th May 2005. Construction of the church was completed in 2014 and was officially inaugurated by late His Grace Archbishop Tarsizio Gervazio Ziyaye on 5th October 2014. St. Padre Pio Church boasts of producing a Nun, Sr. Prisca Mulande of Teresian Sisters, and two Priests, Fr. John Mangwere of the Pallotines and Fr. Mayamiko Kachipapa of the Society of Jesus.

 

     

           

      

       

       

       

       

       

CHAKA CHA BUNGWE LA AMAYI AKATOLIKA : AMAYI AKATOLIKA ADZETSE MTENDERE

Amayi akatolika kuchokera mu Arkidayosizi ya Lilongwe alimbikitsidwa kupewa mchitidwe wochita zinthu zoipa pomwe akukhala moyo wawo wa tsiku ndi tsiku.

 

Bambo Vincent Mwakhawa ndiwo alimbikitsa amayiwa pomwe amatsekulira msonkhano wa pa chaka wa bungwe la amayi akatolika la CWO, mu Arkidayosizi ya Lilongwe lachinayi pa 24 August 2023 m’boma la Salima.

 

Chaka Chino mwambowu ukukondweleredwa pa mutu woti “Amayi akatolika akhale odzetsa mtendere pakati pa mtundu wa anthu ngati mpingo oyendera limodzi”.

 

Bambo Mwakhawa ayamikira amayi achikatolikawa kamba kotenga nawo gawo muzochitika zosiyanasiyana za mpingo.

 

“Amayi akatolika ndi zida zazikulu kwambri zobweretsa mtendere padziko lapansi lino Kudzela mu mpingo wakatolika pamene tikuyendera limodzi,” atero Bambo Vincent Mwakhawa.

 

M’mawu ake wapampando wa bungweli, mayi Christina Lupiya ati anasankha mutu umenewu kamba koti anaona kuti ndikoyenela kutengela chitsazo cha Mai Maria omwe amadzetsa mtendere pakati pa anthu.

 

“Tisinkhesinkhe kuti kodi ifeyo ngati amayi a mu Arkidayosizi ino ya Lilongwe tikuyenela titani kuti tidzetse mtendere pakati pa mitundu yonse” Mayi Lupiya anayankhula motero.

 

Msonkhanowu wayamba lachinayi pa 24 August ndipo ukuyembekezereka kutha la mulungu pa 27 August 2023.

 

Wolemba: Monicca Chinyama Lipiya