The Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe Boosts Rural Outreach with Bicycle Distribution to Catechists

Monsignor Patrick Thawale, on behalf of the Archbishop of Lilongwe the Most Reverend George Desmond Tambala, presided over the distribution, emphasizing the vital role catechists play in spreading religious knowledge and supporting the Catholic faithful.

“For the catechists, I would wish to thank them for the good job they are doing in the parishes but also to encourage them to keep it up,” said Monsignor Thawale. “These bicycles will certainly assist them in disseminating the knowledge, but also the faith to the ordinary Catholic in the rural area.”

He highlighted the challenges faced by catechists in reaching remote communities, where accessibility is often limited.

“There are a lot of areas which are so difficult to reach by car or even by motorbike, so these bicycles will be so handy for the catechists,” he explained. “And I encourage them to take good care of these bicycles because if they take good care of them, they will serve the purpose.”

The bicycles are expected to significantly improve the catechists’ mobility, enabling them to visit more parishioners and provide essential spiritual guidance in previously hard-to-reach areas.

This initiative underscores the Archdiocese’s commitment to supporting its rural communities and ensuring that the faith remains accessible to all.

The Archdiocese expressed its gratitude to Miva Slovakia for their generous contribution, acknowledging the significant impact the donation will have on the lives of the catechists and the communities they serve.

By Eric Norman Mkwaira