In a vibrant display of faith and community, Christians and priests from the 25 parishes of the Diocese of Mangochi and beyond, gathered at St. Magdalena of Canossa – Koche...
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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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Priests of The Diocese of Mangochi Renew Their Priestly Vows as They Celebrate Chrism Mass
The Diocese of Mangochi was abuzz with spiritual fervor as priests from far and wide converged on the cathedral to celebrate the Chrism Mass, led by their shepherd, Rt. Rev....
Read MoreThe Imperfections of Our Humanity, Bishop Stima’s Palm Sunday Reflection
The Catholic Diocese of Mangochi vibrated with joy and devotion as Bishop Montfort Stima, the head of the Diocese, led the Solemnity of Palm Sunday celebration at St. Louis Montfort...
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Saturday 5th April 2025, saw the turn of Balaka Deanery Agents of Evangelization gather, follow and reflect in a recollection on the Jubilee of Hope. Venue was none other than...
Read MoreCatholic Community Honors the Life and Legacy of Fr. Giancarlo Palazzini
Balaka, Malawi – The St. Louis Montfort Parish in Balaka was a centre of activity, as a cross-section of Bishops, priests, brothers, sisters, and faithful Christians gathered to celebrate the...
Read MoreRequiescat in Pace Fr. Giancarlo Palazzini
With profound sorrow, the Diocese of Mangochi announces the passing of our beloved brother, Fr. Giancarlo Palazzini, who returned to the Lord on 30th March, 2025 in Italy. Fr. Palazzini,...
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