Maula Deanery Makes History As All Parishes Unite for Our Lady of Africa Day

Bishop Peter Adrian Chifukwa of the Catholic Diocese of Dedza has called for greater collaboration among deaneries to meet the needs of the Catholic Church.

Bishop Chifukwa made the remarks today, 31 May 2025, while presiding over a special Mass celebrating Our Lady of Africa, the matron saint of Maula Deanery, held at the Maula podium in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe.

 His Lordship has since urged Christians in Maula Deanery to unite their efforts in continuing their evangelization work.

“When several views and decisions are put together, the church develops,” Bishop Chifukwa stated.

In his remarks, Chairperson for Maula Deanery, Clement Sitambuli, echoed the bishop’s sentiment, highlighting the joint celebration as a step towards developing the deanery and building stronger relationships among its parishes.

“This is a very good development as it will make Catholic faithful in the deanery to build a good relationship with the aim of serving the Church,” Sitambuli said.

Under Canon Law, a deanery serves as a local church family, grouping several parishes together to foster collective action.

This historic event marks the first time all eleven parishes of Maula Deanery have gathered to celebrate their matron saint together.

Children share their joy during the Maula Deanery’s historic celebration

Maula Deanery’s choir after their beautiful performance at the historic celebration of Our Lady of Africa

The Catholic Women Association (CWA) from across Maula Deanery stands together, showcasing the collective spirit of this momentous occasion

By Peter Dumayo

📸: Eric Norman Mkwaira