St. Mary’s, Ntaja – In a bid to nurture and empower the youth, the Mpiri Deanery in the Diocese of Mangochi organized a training session for youth representatives from various...
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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.
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Catholic Men’s Association Jubilee Celebrations: A Call to Embody Hope and Integrity
St. Augustine, Mangochi – The National Catholic Men’s Association (CMA) jubilee celebrations continued today at St. Augustine Cathedral in the Diocese of Mangochi, with a series of captivating presentations from...
Read MoreNational Catholic Men Association Jubilee Celebrations Commences in Mangochi
St. Augustine, Mangochi – In a majestic display of faith and fraternity, the National Catholic Men Association (CMA) jubilee celebrations kicked off the evening of Friday, March 21, 2025 at...
Read MoreCaritas Africa President Commends CADECOM’s Cash Transfer Program in the Diocese of Mangochi
Chidzanja, Balaka – In a heartening display of solidarity and compassion, the President of Caritas Africa, Mgr. Cibambo Pierre Ntakobajira, paid a visit to the Catholic Development Commission in Malawi...
Read MoreVocation Sunday Launch: A Call to Discernment and Service
Mpiri Parish, Mangochi – The Diocese of Mangochi marked a significant milestone last Sunday, 9th March, with the celebration of Vocation Sunday Launch at Mpiri Parish. The joyous event, attended...
Read MoreYouth of St. Francis of Assisi Parish take Action for the Environment
Balaka, March 3, 2025 – In a vibrant display of community spirit and environmental stewardship, the Youth Movement of St. Francis of Assisi – Chidzanja Parish in the Diocese of...
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