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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

Mst. Rev. George Desmond Tambala
Mst. Rev. George Desmond Tambala
Rt. Rev. Vincent Mwakhwawa
Rt. Rev. Vincent Mwakhwawa
Area Sq. Kilometres
Population (LL)
2013
Catholics
2013
Catechumens
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NEWS

ARCHBISHOP CHALLENGES CATHOLIC GRADUATES

08 March 2022

By Levi Chirwa Archbishop George Tambala challenged Catholic graduates of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe to form a movement that will

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ARCHBISHOP TAMBALA INVITES THE CONSECRATED TO NURTURE THE YOUTH

17 February 2022

Sam Kalimba 12th February, 2022: Archbishop George Desmond Tambala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe has called upon the clergy

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THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LILONGWE CELEBRATES THE DAY OF CONSECRATED LIFE IN A SYNODAL WAY

12 February 2022

Members of the various congregations of priests, brothers and sisters of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe on 12 February, converged at

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THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LILONGWE CELEBRATES THE DAY OF CONSECRATED LIFE IN A SYNODAL WAY

12 February 2022
Priests, Brothers, Sisters and aspirants from different religious congregations lining up for the procession on the Day of Consecrated Life Read More

Salima District Executive Committee approves Securing Livelihoods project

11 February 2022

The Salima District Executive Committee (DEC) has approved a project for Securing Livelihoods of 2000 smallholder farmers and subsistence fishermen.

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UTHENGA WOCHOKERA KWA AMBUYE GEORGE DESMOND TAMBALA KUPITA KWA ANSEMBE, ASISITERE, A BLAZALA, A GULUPA NDI AKHRISTU ENI AKE.

10 February 2022
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THE CHURCH LAUNCHES YEAR OF 4 ANNIVERSARIES

09 February 2022

Sam Kalimba DEDZA 5 FEBRUARY, 2022: The Catholic Church in Malawi launched the celebrations of 2022 pontifical missionary societies’ 4anniveraries

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2022 MISSIONARY ANNIVERSARIES OF THANKSGIVING

31 January 2022

Sam Kalimba Catholic Secretariat: The Catholic Church across the world will celebrate four anniversaries (Jubilees) according the Secretary General of

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CADECOM PROVIDES RELIEF SEED TO VICTIMS OF DRY SPELL

19 January 2022

Sam Kalimba Catholic Development Commission (CADECOM) of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe provided relief red sweet potato cuttings (seed) to farmers

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ARCHBISHOP TAMBALA ORDAINS NEW PRIEST FOR LILONGWE

11 December 2021

Ululations, happy songs and jubilation characterised the mood at Mlale Parish as the faith community of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe

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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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