Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, His Grace George Desmond Tambala has today, 4th January 2026, led the faithful of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe in the closing ceremony of the Holy Door of the Jubilee Year (Pilgrims of Hope) at Maula Cathedral.

In his message, the Archbishop emphasized that it is now time to live out the fruits of the Jubilee in practical ways across all levels of the Church.

His Grace reminded the congregation of the three pillars of Christian life: faith, hope, and love. While the Jubilee has highlighted the importance of hope, he urged believers to also deepen their faith and to hope for love. He stressed that when Christians are firmly rooted in these three virtues, they will be better equipped to address the pressing challenges facing the nation, including hunger, conflict, and poverty.

The Archbishop’s call was for a renewed commitment to embodying faith, hope, and love in daily life as a way of transforming both the Church and society.

The ceremony was attended by MCCB Secretary General, Very Reverend Father Valeriano Mtseka, National Pastoral Coordinator Father Joseph Sikwese, Maula Cathedral Administrator Father Francis Lekaleka, Archdiocese of Lilongwe Laity Chairperson, Mr. Patrick Limphava and many Christians who gathered to witness the occasion.

Here is the pictorial focus of the closing ceremony.

By Titus Jata Phiri