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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

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Rt. Rev. Vincent Mwakhwawa
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NEWS

16 July 2024

The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Rt. Rev. Vincent Fredrick Mwakhwawa says the Catholic church in the

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[Opening Mass in Pictures] Sub-Region Conference of Bishops of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe

16 July 2024

: Eric Norman Mkwaira & Tiyamike Paul Chisale    

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ECO-STAR PROJECTS BEARING GOOD FRUITS

12 July 2024

Environmental micro projects are important element of Eco-Star concept. Environmental micro projects are a set of activities that are carried

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CHANCO CATHOLIC ALUMNI VISITS CHIPATA DIOCESE

07 July 2024

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

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

14 May 2024

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

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“From Heart to Roof: Salima’s Catholic Men Association Funds Church Construction at Petulo Oyera Outstation”

05 May 2024

By Rev. Fr. John Enoch Kaliwamba dp In a remarkable display of faith and solidarity, the Catholic Men Association (CMA)

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Catholic Women from Zambia Visit Malawi for a Learning Exchange Visit

26 April 2024

Catholic Women Association members from St. Athanasios (Atanazio) Parish in the Catholic Diocese of Chipata in Zambia are in Malawi

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AMBUYE TAMBALA AKHAZIKITSA BUNGWE LA LILONGWE ARCHDIOCESE YOUTH ANIMATION

22 April 2024

Gulu lomwe olemekezeka Ambuye George Desmond Tambala alikhazikitsa la Lilongwe Archdiocese Youth Animation lati lionetsetsa kuti umoyo wa achinyamata m’magawo

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POPE FRANCIS HONOURS FR. THAWALE AS A MONSIGNOR

26 March 2024

Pope Francis has honoured Reverend Father Patrick Thawale, a diocesan priest in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe and Reverend Father

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ECO-STAR PROJECT TO HELP IMPROVE TEACHING AND LEARNING

14 March 2024

In the wake of the environmental degradation and low quality of education in the country, the Catholic 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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