Mangochi, Malawi — A tense security incident happened in the early hours of May 16, 2025, at the Masuku Sisters’ […]
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Rt Rev Montfort Stima
Bishop of the Diocese of Mangochi
The Right Reverend Montfort Stima (DP) was ordained a priest on 3rd August 1986 at Limbe Cathedral in Blantyre. His Holiness Pope Francis appointed him Bishop of Mangochi Diocese on 6th December 2013.
Diocese of Mangochi
The Fort Johnston Apostolic prefecture was erected on 29th May 1969. By then it covered the then Fort Johnston and the larger part of Kasupe (Machinga) District North of Shire River. It was entrusted to the Italian Montfort Missionaries. The late Right Reverend Bishop Alessandro Assolari was appointed first Prefect Apostolic on 18th October 1969. The Prefecture Apostolic was then erected into a Diocese on 17th September 1973. Mangochi Diocese covers the area of Mangochi, Balaka and part of Machinga Districts.
News Updates from the Diocese
Diocese of Mangochi Celebrates Vocation Sunday with Hope and Devotion
In harmony with the universal Church, the Diocese of Mangochi joyfully celebrated Vocation Sunday, coinciding with the Fourth Sunday of […]
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Pilgrims of Hope: Young Christian Workers (YCW) Unite in Faith and Action
In a show of unity with the universal Catholic Church, the Young Christian Workers (YCW) of the Diocese of Mangochi […]
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Legion of Mary’s Spiritual Journey to the Holy Place at St. Peter The Apostle (Utale 1) Parish
In a vibrant display of devotion and spirituality, the Legion of Mary from the Diocese of Mangochi embarked on a […]
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Diocese of Mangochi Celebrates Jubilee for Children
As the Diocese of Mangochi embarks on the Jubilee Year celebration themed “Pilgrims of Hope,” various groups within the Church […]
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Bishop Stima Calls for Deeper Faith and Evangelization at St. Theresa (Utale 2) Parish
In continuation of his pastoral visits, Rt. Rev. Montfort Stima, the Bishop of the Diocese of Mangochi, paid an important […]
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P.O. Box 44
MANGOCHI,
Malawi.
Tel: (+265 01 594 462
Fax: (+265) 01 594 676
Mobile: (+265) 9 95 328 260/888 124 835
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