CCJP Improves Relationships between Health Workers and Communities
By Deodatus Muriya (Monitoring and Evaluation Desk Officer) The Justice and Peace Desk of Karonga Diocese has contributed to the improvement of relationships between health workers and communities in Karonga and Chitipa through the Health Governance Project funded by the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA). This was revealed during the Review and Planning... Read More
Bishop Mtumbuka Challenges Christians to Maintain Peace in their Societies
By Ignatius Mvula Bishop Martin Mtumbuka has challenged Catholic Christians in Karonga Diocese to keep peace in their families and in turn their societies. The Bishop made these remarks at Lughali Zone under St Marys Parish after the Eucharistic Celebration marking the Nativity of the Lord on 25th December, 2017. Bishop Mtumbuka reminded the congregation... Read More
Bishop Mtumbuka Opens the 2017 Catholic Teacher’s Conference
"Calls on Delegates to Engage in a Candid Discussion on Issues Affecting Education in the Diocese" Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of the Diocese of Karonga, on 28th December, 2017, officially opened the 2017 Catholic Teachers Conference at Miracle Technical Institute in Karonga . This two-day conference runs from 28th to 29th December, 2017. The conference, which... Read More
CCJP Empowers Youth and Women to Demand Quality Health Services
By Norbert Mzembe The Justice and Peace Desk of Karonga Diocese has empowered the youth and women to demand quality health services from public health facilities in Karonga District. Moses Mwakisalu, one of the facilitators from the Justice and Peace Desk, said the organization has learnt that women and youth in the district face challenges... Read More
Education Desk Mobilizing Parents to Help Their Children Acquire Reading Skills
By Deodatus Muriya (Monitoring and Evaluation Desk Officer) The Education Desk of the Diocese of Karonga held a planning meeting at Vipya Lodge in Chilumba from 21st to 22nd December, 2017. This is part of the 18 month National Reading Programme, which the Education Desk is implementing with funding from USAID through RTI. According to... Read More
Bishop Mtumbuka Ordains Edward Kamanga to Diaconate
Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka of Karonga Diocese on Saturday 23rd December 2017 ordained Edward Kamanga to diaconate as a transitory step towards priesthood. The ceremony will go into the annals of the Diocese as it is the first time for St Joseph the Worker Cathedral to host an ordination since its inauguration in November, 2016.... Read More
Health Desk of Karonga Diocese Improves Access to Medical Care for People Suffering from TB in Karonga and Chitipa
By Deodatus Muriya (Monitoring and Evaluation Desk Officer) The Health Desk of Karonga has improved access to medical care for people suffering from chronic cough through the work of volunteers who encourage people to within their catchment area to get diagnosed for Tuberculosis (TB), start treatment immediately if found TB positive and following up patients... Read More
Karonga Diocese Donates Maize and Farm Inputs to Victims of Internal Displacement in Mpata
By Wezi Mwangonde The Catholic Diocese of Karonga has donated maize and farm inputs to residents of Mwenitete, Mwawembe and Mwankenja Mwangonde villages in Mpata in the area of Paramount Chief Kyungu in Karonga district. The donation follows the return of the internally displaced, Mwankenja Mwangonde villagers, who left their land in February as a... Read More
Karonga CCJP Calls for the Provision of Essential Drugs and Medical Equipment to Sere Clinic
By Ephraim Nyirenda - TFM The Justice and Peace Desk of Karonga Diocese has called on government to ensure that essential drugs and medical equipment are provided to Sere Clinic in Kayerekera to make it fully functional. Speaking at an interface meeting held at Kayerekera, Justice and Peace Desk Officer for Karonga Diocese said communities... Read More