Covid-19 Preparedness and Response: Action Taken by Diocese of Karonga to Date
Introduction Coronavirus disease, pneumonia of unknown cause detected in Wuhan, China, was first reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 31st December, 2019. The outbreak was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January, 2020. On...
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2019/2020 Floods and Strong Winds: A Report From St. Joseph The Worker Cathedral – Karonga, Malawi
By Mons Denis S. Chitete - CATHEDRAL ADMINISTRATOR* From the month of November 2019 to April 2020, Karonga District experienced heavy rains and strong winds, which led to many families being displaced either because of floods or roofs of their...
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Catholic Scouts Cheer the Sick at Karonga District Hospital
By Deodatus Muriya (Scout Coordinator) The Catholic Scouts of St Joseph the Worker Cathedral and St Mary’s parishes in the Diocese of Karonga on 3rd March, 2020 donated assorted items (sugar, sweets, and washing soap) in the Children’s Ward at...
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Catholic Scouts Cheer Sick at Chitipa District Hospital
By Deodatus Muriya (Scout Coordinator) As part of Christmas celebration, Catholic Scouts of St Michael's Parish in the Diocese of Karonga, on 26 December, 2019, visited the sick in the male ward at Chitipa District Hospital where among other things...
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Congregation of Immaculate Conception of Mary Fathers Visit Karonga Diocese
By Chimwemwe Chisi The Diocese of Karonga recently received members of the Congregation of Immaculate Conception of Mary (CICM) led by their Superior General, the Very Reverend Father Charles Phukuta, who came on a familiarisation tour of the Diocese. The...
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Bishop Mtumbuka Calls for Justice if Peace Is to Prevail
By Jordan Simeon-Phiri Correspondent Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka of the Diocese of Karonga has called upon all people in the country to rise above party politics when discharging their duties in a just manner if peace is to prevail in...
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A+ Project Improving Lives of Marginalised Communities in Rumphi North
By Deodatus Muriya* Vicar General of the Diocese of Karonga, Monsignor Denis Chitete, is impressed with the progress being made by A-Plus Project which the Development Desk (CADECOM) of the Diocese is implementing in Rumphi North. The Vicar General made...
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‘Parishes Need to Be Closer to the People,’ Bishop Mtumbuka
By Benedict Kauteka* Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka of the Diocese of Karonga says it is his wish that Parishes should be closer to people; where priests can easily reach out to and serve them better. Bishop Mtumbuka has said this...
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Bishop Mtumbuka Officially Opens Preparatory Activities for St Mary’s Parish Diamond Jubilee
By Phillip Chisi Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka of the Diocese of Karonga has officially opened the preparations for St Mary’s Parish 75 Years jubilee. The Bishop made the announcement on 18th August, 2019 when he administered the Sacrament of Confirmation...
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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...
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