Rt. Rev. Alfred Mateyu Chaima Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Zomba
Some of the Priests and Religious Men and Women serving in Zomba Diocese
Children taking part at a Liturgical Celebration

CADECOM and Trocaire distributing relief items to survivors of cyclone Freddy. 

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Maize flour, cooking oil, soya piece, salt and blankets ready to be given to cyclone survivors in Zomba.. 

Missionaries of Charity handing out blankets to the elderly affected by cyclone Freddy in Zomba. 

Some of the survivors of Cyclone Freddy in Zomba. 


Zomba Diocese ordains two to priesthood


Bishop Chaima delighted with children's participation on Epiphany Sunday


Three students confirmed and two readmitted into the Catholic Church at UNIMA


Zomba Diocese PMS donates food and seed to Cyclone Freddy survivors


Zomba Diocese launches Strategic Plan and celebrates World Day of Consecrated Life


Zomba Diocese commemorates World Day of the Sick at ZCH


Scottish Government donates £250, 000 to CADECOM towards food crisis support to the people of Malawi


Nankhunda Seminary committed to conserving the environment


Bishop Chaima led CMA members in a tree-planting exercise at Katamba Parish


39 youths graduate in Technical and Vocational skills under CADECOM’s Loss and Damage project 


Bishop Chaima encourages youths to work hard in education  


The Catholic Church in Malawi celebrates 9th anniversary of Laudato Si’


Zomba Diocese delighted with Nankhunda Seminary Gala Dinner patronage


The Catholic Church in Malawi launches Bible Month of September


Bishop Chaima challenges Catholics to own Bibles


Bishop Chaima encourages teachers to remain professional in their work


Zomba Diocese hails deceased pastoral workers' commitment


Sacred Heart (Zomba Cathedral) parish launches preparatory activities for centenary celebration


Bishop Chaima leads the faithful in Jubilee Year opening


On-going formation for Parish Priests in Zomba Diocese

WELCOME To THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ZOMBA

One of the eight Dioceses under the Episcopal Conference of Malawi-ECM. It covers an area of 3, 522 square kilometres and has 20 parishes. The current population of Catholic Christians in the Diocese stands at over 220, 388 and the clergy comprises 54 priests. 

We are lso blessed with a number of congregations for religious men and women who are serving in different apostolates in the Diocese.

Currently, the Bishop of the Diocese is Right Reverend Alfred Mateyu Chaima. 

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Mission

Evangelization for salvation of humankind by empowering the faithful with the word of God through Catholic values, doctrines and teachings in line with the Episcopal Conference of Malawi

Vision

To attain the desired spiritual, pastoral and socio-economic development through self-reliance at all levels. 



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PARISHES

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PRIESTS

From 1959

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CONGREGATIONS

For religious men and women

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Strategic

Objectives

Promoting prayer life of all Christians

Encouraging Christians to grow with Sacramental Life







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Community work

We contribute towards reducing the suffering of the vulnerable groups, especially the poor, ultra poor, the sick, the elderly, persons with albinism and children,

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To protect the environment and play role in the development of natural resources.

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Education
Contributing to the education of the citizens in the light of Christian values.

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OUR COMMISSIONS

Learn more about our commissions below

Pastoral
Pastoral
Catholic Pastoral Commission. Going after the Lord's sheep. Luke 15:4
CADECOM
Cadecom
Empowering Communities
CCJP
CCJP
Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace
Communication
Communication
Catholic Social Communications and research Commission. 
Education
Education
Catholic Education Commission
Health
Health
Catholic Health Commission
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RT. REV. ALFRED CHAIMA

BISHOP OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ZOMBA

Latest Causes

Zomba Diocese has been engaged in the following causes lately

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Safeguarding Policy

The Catholic Church in Malawi formulated the Child and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy to create a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults, building on the fundamental principle that each person was made in the image of God and has unique dignity as a human being. 

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Zomba Diocese in Tripple Celebration

The Catholic Diocese of Zomba has celebrated the Pontifical Missionary Union, World Day of Consecrated Life and Presentation of the Lord, Child Jesus, at a ceremony held at Zomba Cathedral.

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Environmental Programs

The Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) of Zomba Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church has embarked on a tree planting exercise and intends to plant 500 tree seedlings around the Bishop's House.

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