Archives July 2017

Bishop Pates Launches the New Catechism and Commissions All to Spread It

The Diocese of Karonga has to day, the 29th July, 2017, launched the newly published basic  catechism book entitled; Kasambizgani Mitundu Yose. The launch was presided over by Bishop Richard Pates of the Catholic Diocese of De Moines who was accompanied by Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of Karonga Diocese Bishop Pates has also commissioned priests, catechists and all... Read More

Karonga Diocese Staffs are Attending Training on Gender Analysis and HIV and AIDS Mainstreaming.

By Vincent Bwinga Staff members from different arms and departments  of the Diocese of Karonga are from 25th to 27th July, 2017 attending a gender analysis and HIV and AIDS mainstreaming training at Bambo Zutu House in Karonga. The training is also being attended by staff members from the Diocese’s Tuntufye Radio Station. The purpose... Read More

Bishop Richard Edmund Pates to Visit the Diocese of Karonga; Already Landed in the Country

By Rev. Fr. Joseph Moloka Sikwese The Diocese of Karonga is waiting eagerly for the visit of Rt. Rev.  Richard Edmund Pates, Bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines in the United States of America.  Bishop Pates will be visiting the Diocese of Karonga from 27th July to 30th July 2017. Meanwhile, Bishop Pates, travelling... Read More

The Justice and Peace Desk of Karonga Diocese Works with Chitipa District Council to Take Bold Step Towards Transparency and Accountability in Health Governance

By Innocent Nazombe In a bid to enhance citizen participation and accountability in public health service delivery, Chitipa District Council seating on 20th July, 2017 adopted the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Proactive Disclosure of Information in the health sector. This momentous step towards free flow of information between health service providers and citizens in... Read More

CCJP Embarks on Reconstitution of Community Police Forums.

By Vincent Bwinga The Justice and Peace Desk of Karonga Diocese from 7th July 2017 started  taking steps to respond to the poor reporting system of cases from the community to the police. The poor reporting  has been noted to increase a culture of silence among community members. The Desk has now  embarked on an... Read More

The Coppel Family Concludes their Visit to Karonga Diocese; Pledges Unwavering Commitment to Supporting the Diocese

After an action packed visit since Wednesday the  12th July, 2017, the Coppel Family left the Diocese of Karonga on Sunday, the 16th of July 2017.   Mr and Mrs Coppel were accompanied by their 2 grandchildren, 2 friends and senior representatives from the Catholic Relief Services. Mr Coppel has been a close partner of... Read More

From Contaminated Water to Safe Water; Lusubilo Changing Lives of Many Through Provision of Clean Water

Lusubilo touches lives of many people in various ways through its different programs. Apart from taking care of orphans and running agricultural, nutrition and education programs, Lusubilo also provides clean water to families that cannot access safe water. Each year, the organization drills about 10 boreholes to very vulnerable communities that do not have clean... Read More