As a national event, a cross-section of religious men and women and the clergy from across Malawi, turned up to attend the function.
In his homily during the Eucharistic celebration, Bishop Chaima urged the consecrated men and women to be light to the world and that they should live a life of witness to Jesus Christ who called them to His mission as they fulfill the vows of Chastity, Poverty and Obedience.
He said that more than anything, these vows are designed to facilitate the freedom to pursue fullness of relationship with God and the capacity to love and care for souls entrusted to them.
He also encouraged them to always continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God’s gift of their vocation. He then urged the faithful to always pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life.
The theme of this year’s World Day of Consecrated Life is " Go and invite everyone to the banquet" Matthews 22:9).
On the same day, the Diocese also launched a five-year Strategic Plan which will run from 2024 to 2028.
On the Strategic Plan, the Local Ordinary challenged the faithful in the Diocese to own the document and participate actively in the implementation of the themes contained therein.
The theme for this Strategic Plan is Ownership and Responsibility in Building a Self-reliant Church.