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Due to rising cases of Covid-19 in Malawi due to the third wave of the pandemic, the Diocese of Dedza has announced the postponement of the consecration of the new Bishop to Saturday 28th August 2021.

The Episcopal Conference of Malawi officially introduced the newly appointed Bishop of Dedza, Rev Father Peter Adrian Chifukwa to President Chakwera.

The Episcopal Consecration of Very Rev Fr. Peter Adrian Chifukwa as Bishop of the Diocese of Dedza will take place on Saturday 31st July 2021 at Bembeke Demonstration Primary School grounds in Dedza.

His Holiness, Pope Francis has appointed Rev Fr. Peter Adrian Chifukwa as Bishop of Dedza Diocese. The announcement has been made today, the 8th May 2021 at 12:00pm at the Vatican City.

The 2021 National Vocations Day Celebration Mass was held at Our Lady of Peace Mtendere parish in Dedza diocese.

The Catholic Secretariat of the ECM has announced the death of Fr Joest Mnemba of the Diocese of Dedza. He passed on today 1oth April 2021 at Kamuzu Central Hospital after succumbing to diabetes.

The body of the late Rev. Fr. Noel Gama, CSSp, has been laid to rest at ‘Streams in the Desert’ in Dedza Diocese. Mass celebrated by His Grace Thomas Luke Msusa of Blantyre Archdiocese and His Lordship Bishop George Desmond Tambala of Zomba Diocese assisted by over 30 priests both religious and diocesans. Fr Gama…

The Church through the Pontifical Mission Societies(PMS), has today Launched preparations for Vocations Sunday(World Day of Prayer for Vocations) which will be celebrated on 25th April 2021. The national launch took place at Mtendere parish, Dedza diocese. Vocations Sunday encourages young people to discern about their future life in the Church and society either as…

The Catholic Bishops encourage all Catholics and all people in the country to receive the COVID-19 vaccine that Malawi has received. In a statement released today, the 11th March 2021, the Bishops have said they are aware of people’s fear and mixed feelings towards the vaccine especially on safety and effectiveness but the Church shares…

Death has been announced of Rev Fr. Dr. Dominic Kazingatchire of Dedza diocese. He passed on today at Seventh Day Adventist hospital in Blantyre. Fr. Kazingatchire tested positive to COVID-19 after feeling unwell and was admitted for further observation and management of high blood pressure. He has died while serving as Director of Academic Affairs…