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 Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese is His Grace George Desmond Tambala OCD, who is also Archbishop of Lilongwe Archdiocese. 

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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

From 1959

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PRIESTS

From 1959

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CONGREGATIONS

For religious men and women

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Members

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Strategic

Objectives

Promoting prayer life of all Christians

Encouragin Christians to grow with Sacramental Life







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charity
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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Environment


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

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Education

Contributin to the education of the citizens in the light of Christian values

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OUR 5 COMMISSIONS

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PASTORAL

Pastoral commission

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HEALTH

Health Commission

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CADECOM

Cadecom 

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CCJP

CCJP Commission

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COMMUNICATION

Communication 

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DIOCESE ADMINISTRATION

Currently, the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese is His Grace George Desmond Tambala OCD, who is also Archbishop of Lilongwe Archdiocese. 

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Latest Causes

Zomba Diocese has been engaged in the following causes lately

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Education for orphans

Contributing 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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Women


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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