Diocese of Mangochi

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

Namandanje Parish Presents Motorcycle to Newly Ordained Fr. Alfred Semani Banda

NAMANDANJE — In a gesture of appreciation and support, the Christian faithful of Namandanje Parish have donated a brand-new motorcycle […]

August 24, 2026

MANGOCHI DIOCESE LAUNCHES WORLD MISSION SUNDAY PREPARATIONS

On Sunday, 23rd August 2026, the Diocese of Mangochi launched this year’s diocesan World Mission Sunday Celebrations at St. Martin […]

August 24, 2026

LIFENET INTERNATIONAL DONATES ULTRASOUND SCANNER TO NANKHWALI HEALTH CENTRE

NANKHWALI — LifeNet International has been commended for its continued partnership and support to Nankhwali Health Centre. Speaking during a […]

August 23, 2026

Dayosezi Ya Mangochi Ilandira Ansembe Atsopano Atatu, Ndipo Ansembe Anayi Achita Chaka Cha Siliva Jubili

” Ambuye zikomo, Ambuye zikomo, munandiyitana ine, mwana wanga iwe, udzakhale wansembe”, iyi ndi imodzi mwanyimbo, zambiri zimene zinamanga nthenje […]

August 16, 2026

Bishop Stima Calls Legion of Mary To Imitate The Simplicity of Our Lady In Mission To The Nation.

Mangochi — His Lordship Rt. Rev. Montfort Stima, Bishop of the Diocese of Mangochi, has urged members of the Legion […]

August 7, 2026

Bishop Montfort Stima Marks 40 Years of Priestly Ordination

Mangochi — His Lordship Bishop Montfort Stima celebrated the 40th anniversary of his priestly ordination on 04th August, 2026, with […]

August 5, 2026

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Vatican News

Pope Leo XIV remembers victims of Ebola and mining disaster in Central Africa August 23, 2026
During his Angelus on Aug. 23, the pontiff expressed closeness to the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic.
‘You are home’: Pope Leo XIV meets with sick, disabled residents at Rimini August 23, 2026
The pope urged the assembly to take part in Church life “in the parish, in associations, and in places of welcome and service.”
At friendship meeting in Italy, Pope Leo calls for fraternity: ‘Love is the law of life’ August 22, 2026
"Our heart, so big and capable of loving, should never be closed. Let's find the way together to build a world of peace and love," the pope said to a crowd of thousands.

AMECEA Blog

AMECEA: Deepens Joint Engagement on Peacebuilding and Civic Participation in South Sudan August 21, 2026
Ginaba LinoThe Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) and the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSSCBC) have convened a one-day consultative engagement in Juba to strengthen collaboration on peacebuilding, advocacy and civic participation in South Sudan. The engagement brought together representatives of AMECEA, SSSCBC, the Church’s Justice and Peace structures […]
TANZANIA: Nuncio to Tanzania Appointed to Serve in Colombia August 21, 2026
By Dalphina Rubyema Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Angelo Accattino, who has served as Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania since January 2, 2023, as the new Papal representative to Colombia. In a statement issued by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) and signed by the Director of the Communications Directorate, Fr. Faustine Furaha, the Nuncio began […]
KENYA: Catholic Bishops in Kenya Pledge to Collaborate with Government on National Issues August 21, 2026
Sr. Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA On Wednesday, August 19, a delegation of Catholic Bishops in Kenya met with the Head of State, President William Samoei Ruto, and had a wide-ranging discussion covering healthcare, the environment, youth affairs, and the state of the nation. During the meeting at State House in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the Metropolitan […]

Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV tells soldiers: It is noble to defend the sovereignty of your homeland August 24, 2026
The pontiff reflected on military values in a private audience with the Military Ordinariate of Portugal on Aug. 24.
Why the Church should promote religious tourism: An expert explains August 24, 2026
An expert in religious tourism explains the importance of the work of shrines and pilgrimage routes to reach their full potential, both in terms of economic and spiritual benefits.
Pope Leo XIV remembers victims of Ebola and mining disaster in Central Africa August 23, 2026
During his Angelus on Aug. 23, the pontiff expressed closeness to the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic.

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