By Maureen Soko (Tfm) Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of Karonga Diocese has instituted 45 men and women, of St Mary’s Parish in Karonga, into the ministry of lector with a call for them to live by example. According to Ministeria Quaedam 5, the primary role of the lector (reader) is to proclaim the readings from the…
By Fr Joseph Sikwese (Pastoral Secretary) As part of the Lenten observance Priests of the Diocese of Karonga had a three day retreat at Nkhatabay Pastoral Training Centre. The retreat which ran from 6th to 9th March, and preached by Father Joseph Kimu of the Diocese of Mangochi, centred on the theme, “A Priest as…
By Moses Raymond Kamanga Scores of people, most of whom Catholic Christians gathered at St. Marys Parish on Wednesday, 7 March to bid farewell to Luciana Mweghama who until her death was the Diocesan Chairperson of Chitemwano (Charity); one of the most powerful lay movements in the Diocese. On Tuesday 6 March, 2018, the Diocese…
By Lonely Paul Mwandira (Methodology Advisor St Michael’s Parish) To ensure proper formation into Catholic faith, of Catholic Children, who are preparing for Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation, the Sunday School Ministry to Children under Pastoral Commission keeps on organizing quiz in different parishes. This time, Kameme Prayer Centre had a chance to face Titi…
By Vincent Shaba The second INTERPLAST Team (Orthopedic Surgical Specialists) arrived on the 24th of February from Germany to assist people with plastic and surgical ailments. This team comprises of 5 people including Doctors, Nurses, Anesthetists and assistants. The Specialists deal with conditions including fractures, cleft lips and palates, malformation of hands/legs, extensive burn scars…
Pastoral Secretariat A team of Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales (MSFS) from India led by the Provincial Superior of South East India Province, Father Ignaci Muthu are visiting Karonga Diocese to assess the prospects of opening a mission in the Diocese. The Diocese of Karonga will take them to different parts of the Diocese…
By Moses Raymond Kamanga Two heads are better than one is an old adage but its relevance is ever new. Believing in this adage, the Pastoral Commission of the Diocese of Karonga has brought together all its key players in the Commission to review some of the activities it carries out for better continuity. Opening…
By Lonely Paul Mwandira (Methodology Advisor) With the funding from Coppel’s Family, through Karonga Diocese, St Michael’s Parish engaged Kameme Community Day Secondary School in a move to shape the future of young girls and boys. The lessons intensively engaged learners in moral conduct of Catholic students, behaviour change process, personal hygiene and sacramental life…
By Norbert Mzembe Based on the fact that Karonga District is rich in natural resources like mineral deposits cannot be overemphasized, the Justice and Peace Desk of Catholic Diocese of Karonga is geared to implement a three year Proactive Extractive Project through information sharing across the district. According to a CCJP officer, Vincent Bwinga, the…
By Bishop Witmos (Contributor) Inadequate ambulances at Chitipa District Hospital is said to have slowed down access to health service by communities in the remotest area of Nthalire in Chitipa South. This was said during an interface meeting in Nthalire between the community members and officials from Chitipa District Hospital, which was organized by the…