The Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe Condemns Child Marriages

''Early Marriages is evil'' Bishop Mwakhwawa

The Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe has taken a strong stance against child marriages, a practice that the Auxiliary Bishop Vincent Mwakhwawa describing it as an “evil that destroys” the lives of young people and contributes to national poverty. Speaking recently during a sacrament of confirmation at Msukuwala zone in Guillime Parish (Mchinji), Bishop Mwakhwawa addressed… Continue reading The Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe Condemns Child Marriages

CADECOM’s Agroecology Initiative in Dowa Shows Promising Results

Stakeholders promoting agroecology interventions in the country have expressed optimism about the farming system’s potential after a field visit in Dowa district. The visit was part of the practical session of the ongoing National Agroecology Conference, where participants on Wednesday, toured a Lilongwe archdiocese’s Catholic Development Commission (CADECOM) project site, under Traditional Authority (T/A) Mponela,… Continue reading CADECOM’s Agroecology Initiative in Dowa Shows Promising Results

Lilongwe Archdiocese Calls Lay Faithful to Global Outreach

The Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe has urged its lay faithful to wholeheartedly commit themselves to the Mission Month activities, emphasizing the universal nature of the Church and the global need for evangelization. The call by Auxiliary Bishop Vincent Mwakhwawa of the Archdiocese come prior to the launch of the archdiocesan Mission Month preparations at St.… Continue reading Lilongwe Archdiocese Calls Lay Faithful to Global Outreach

CCJP Champions Peace Ahead of 16 September General Elections

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has reaffirmed its commitment in ensuring that Malawi hosts free, fair, and credible elections by making sure that peace prevails across the country. This commitment has been made during a training of trainers’ academy on electoral management skills in Lilongwe, ahead of the 16 September general elections.… Continue reading CCJP Champions Peace Ahead of 16 September General Elections

Malawi’s Free Election Campaign Readiness Questioned Amidst Recent Political Incidents

The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) says the country is not fully prepared to conduct a free and fair campaign period, citing recent events that the organisation believes undermine the democratic process. The organization’s assessment comes in light of recent violence, believed to have been fuelled by political differences. “Considering the recent events… Continue reading Malawi’s Free Election Campaign Readiness Questioned Amidst Recent Political Incidents

Archbishop Tambala Praises St. Kizito Parish’s Holistic Development on 50th Anniversary

St. Kizito Chigoneka Parish in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe has been commended for its tremendous work in uplifting the lives of its parishioners, both spiritually and socially. Celebrating the parish’s 50th anniversary today, Archbishop George Desmond Tambala of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe mentioned that St. Kizito is among model parishes in the archdiocese, outstanding… Continue reading Archbishop Tambala Praises St. Kizito Parish’s Holistic Development on 50th Anniversary