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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 life and legacy of Fr. Giancarlo Palazzini. The Holy Mass, led by Rt. Rev. Montfort Stima, Bishop of the Diocese of Mangochi, was a proof […]

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, a devoted servant of the Lord, had faithfully served the Diocese of Mangochi for many years, until his recent return to Italy due to illness.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Sr. Cecilia Namuthuwa as the Diocesan Adviser for the Catholic Women Association in the Diocese of Mangochi. This appointment, effective immediately, was made by His Lordship, the Right Reverend Bishop Montfort Stima, in his capacity as the Local Ordinary of the Diocese. We offer

Namwera, Mangochi – His Lordship, the Rt. Rev. Montfort Stima, Bishop of the Diocese of Mangochi, today, fulfilled his episcopal duty of pastoral solicitude by making a pastoral visitation to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Girls Secondary School, thereby exercising his paternal care and oversight as the spiritual father of the Diocese. The day kicked

As the Jubilee Year of Hope continues to unfold, St. Augustine Cathedral welcomed a sea of young pilgrims from Balaka, Nsanama, and Koche Parishes on March 29. The group, comprising over 200 youths under the care of the Canossian Sisters, embarked on a spiritual journey to deepen their faith and connection with the Lord. The

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 parishes. The event, held at St. Mary’s Pastoral Centre in Ntaja, brought together about 30 youth leaders, who gathered to acquire skills and knowledge essential