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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PARISHES
From 1959
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PRIESTS
From 1959
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CONGREGATIONS
For religious men and women
1
Members
Plus more
Strategic
Objectives
Promoting prayer life of all Christians
Encouraging Christians to grow with Sacramental Life
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,
Environment
To protect the environment and play role in the development of natural resources.
Education
Contributing to the education of the citizens in the light of Christian values.
OUR COMMISSIONS
Learn more about our commissions below
Latest Causes
Zomba Diocese has been engaged in the following causes lately
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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