New St Ignatius (Nthalire) Parish Centre Church Consecrated: Pictorial Focus
On 24th August, 2019, Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka of the Diocese of Karonga consecrated the newly constructed church building at St Ignatius Parish Centre. Here is the consecration ceremony in Pictures. Bishop Mtumbuka offers a prayer before opening the doors of the new church Bishop Mtumbuka Consecrating the Altar Veneration of the altar as part... Read More
‘Let No One Look Down Upon You Because You Are Young’
By Ignatius Mvula Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka of the Diocese of Karonga, on Monday exhorted the youth of the Diocese, who gathered at Chaminade Secondary School for Youth Rally, not to let anyone look down upon them because they are young. The Bishop, who had a special audience with the young people from all parishes... Read More
Lusubilo’s Visitors from Malta Support Vulnerable Households
By Kondwani Nyasulu In July, 2019, Lusubilo received visitors from Malta; a team of three ladies namely Martha, Ramona and Stelvana who have come to spend their precious time with children in the children home of Lusubilo. The three spent their time taking care of children by bathing, feeding, and playing different games with... Read MoreLUSUBILO PILOTS THE USE OF SHOP SEED VOUCHERS TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE WINTER CROPPING BENEFICIARIES THROUGH THE SORT PROJECT
By Tilekeni Kaunda Poverty and food insecurity has been the main factors affecting economic growth and development in Malawi and most especially those in rural areas. The poor and vulnerable households are the categories of people mostly affected.Poverty and income are closely related and it has been argued that a low income level is a... Read More
Basic Tips for Managing Institutions that Take Care of Children
By Vitumbiko Ngwira Introduction Every day, the safety and well-being of some children across the country are threatened by abuse and neglect. Intervening effectively in the lives of these children and their families is not the task of any single person or agency or a manager of child care institution; but rather is a shared... Read More
St Steven’s and St Michael’s Youth Hold Learning and Sharing Event
By Paul Mwandira In order to strengthen the role of youth in the Church, youth from St Steven’s Parish in Karonga recently visited their counterparts of St Michael’s Parish (Chitipa Zone) with the aim of sharing experiences on the youth ministry and appreciate their role in the Catholic Church. During the two day visit, the... Read More
Junior Sunday School Children In Exchange Visit
By Benedict Masudi Kauteka Forty five (45) junior Sunday school (JSS) children from St Denis Parish in the Diocese of Mzuzu, in the company of their six (6) instructors, visited their fellow children at St Anne’s Parish of Karonga Diocese from 8th to 11th August, 2019. This was a return visit as children from St... Read More
Chitipa Filling Station to Wear a New Face
Introduction In order to mobilise local resources to support pastoral and development work, the Diocese of Karonga owns and operates a fuel retail site at Chitipa Boma. The Diocese of Karonga bought the site from a businessman who has abandoned it in 2013. Since then, Chitipa Filling Station has been the sole formal supplier of... Read More
150 Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Anne’s Parish
By Benedict Kauteka Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka of the Diocese of Karonga has on 4th August, 2019 administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 150 Christians at St Anne’s Parish Station in Karonga District. Out of the 150 confirmands, 103 are Junior Sunday school children an indication that the Catholic Church is growing steadily due to... Read More