1901-2026: Catholic Church in Malawi marks 125 years

Chancy Mterera, SMM – Dedza The quasquicentennial celebration, held on 19 September 2026, brought together bishops, priests, religious men and women, lay faithful, traditional leaders and representatives of the Malawi Government under the theme, “Rooted in Christ, Sent for Mission: Celebrating 125 Years of Evangelisation in Malawi.” Continuing the mission in Malawi The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Secretary of the Holy See’s Dicastery for Evangelisation and Special Delegate of Pope Leo XIV for the jubilee celebrations. The celebration also included the ordination of Deacons Timothy Tendai Chimbiya and Peter Bengo to the priesthood for the Diocese of Dedza, linking the commemoration of the Church’s missionary past with its continuing mission in Malawi.