The Catholic Diocese of Mangochi today, 22 November 2025, marked a major milestone as the Sacramentine Sisters celebrated 50 years of ministry in Malawi.
The Golden Jubilee Mass was held at St. Louis Montfort Parish in Monkey Bay, presided over by Bishop Montfort Stima of Mangochi, with Auxiliary Bishop Vincent Mwakhwawa of Lilongwe and Bishop Emeritus Allesandro Pagani of Mangochi, as co-celebrants.
In his homily Bishop Stima commended the sisters for their longstanding contribution to faith and community life.
“For five decades, the Sacramentine Sisters have helped deepen love and faith in our society. Their service in education, healthcare, and pastoral work has been a true gift to the Church in Malawi,” he said.
He added that the Diocese of Mangochi has “greatly benefited from their work in schools, parishes and community outreach programmes.”
Representing the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Auxiliary Bishop Vincent Mwakhwawa highlighted the congregation’s wider national impact.
“We also have Sacramentine Sisters serving in Lilongwe at St. Andrews Mtande Parish,” Bishop Mwakhwawa said.”
The Mother Superior of the congregation of Sacramentine Sisters in Malawi, Sister Ellen Matchado, described the Jubilee as a moment of gratitude.
“Our 50-year journey has been one of faith, sacrifice, and service. We thank God for guiding us, and we remain committed to prayer, education, and supporting the poor,” she said.
Established in 1976 with only a few members, the Sacramentine Sisters have since grown into an important force in Eucharistic devotion, education, healthcare, and community empowerment.
By Monica Chinyama Lipiya