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On Tuesday, 31 March 2026, the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe held a Chrism Mass at Maula Cathedral, bringing together priests, religious, and lay faithful from across the archdiocese. The Mass was presided over by the Auxiliary Bishop of Lilongwe Archdiocese, His Lordship Bishop Vincent Fredrick Mwakhwawa, DP, marking his first-ever Chrism Mass celebration since his episcopal ordination in January 2024. During the liturgy, Bishop Mwakhwawa blessed the Holy Oils and led the

Loweruka pa 28 March 2026, ana a Tilitonse ochokera pa parishi ya Maula apereka thandizo la zinthu zosiyanasiyana pa ndende ya Maula mu mzinda wa Lilongwe. Anawa akwanitsa kuYendera ana anzawo omwe ali mndende ngati njira imodzi yochita za chifundo mu nyengo ino ya lenti. M’mawu awo, ena mwa ana a Tilitonse ochokera pa parishiyI, Stephano Mavuto komanso Giniya  Sibino ati kupita ku ndende ya Maula kwakhala kowathandiza kugawana ndi anzawo za maphunziro omwe amaphunzira ku tch

On March 25, 2026, the Catholic Church worldwide celebrated the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, commemorating the moment the Angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit. Occurring exactly nine months before Christmas, this feast highlights the mystery of the Incarnation and Mary’s profound “yes” to God’s will. In the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, the day held special significance for the Legionaries of Ma

In a move to make the Eucharist more accessible to busy professionals and English-speaking congregants, Maula Cathedral officially launched a new Wednesday midday Mass on 25 February 2026. The inaugural service, which commenced at 12:20 PM, was presided over by the Parish Priest, Father Lekaleka. Despite it being the first day of the initiative, the Cathedral reported an impressively high turnout, with a diverse group of Christians from various nationalities in attendance. Fa

Atsogoleri a bungwe la amayi a chiKatolika la CWA, pa parishi ya Maula anakumana ndi bambo mfumu a parishiyi, Bambo Francis Lekalek, lamulungu pa 22 February 2026 ndi cholinga chofuna kuwadziwitsa za atsogoleriwa komanso kudziwa ntchito zimene bungweli limagwira, zovuta zimene bungweli limakumana nazo komanso mmene bungweli limagwira ntchito ndi ma bungwe ena. Adindowa anafotokozerapo zambiri za bungweli monga kusonkha ndalama zofunika kuyendetsa bungweli, kuyendetsa chipem

Parishioners at Maula Cathedral have been challenged to become people of profound repentance and forgiveness as they journey through the Lenten season. The call has been made by Father Precious Damiano Chitha during a Lenten Recollection held on Saturday, 21 February 2026, themed around the scriptural encouragement, "You have answered correctly; do this and you will live,"  focused on the spiritual necessity of the Sacrament of Penance and the healing power of mercy. Fr. Chit

The Parish Priest of Our Lady of Africa Cathedral (Maula Parish), Fr. Francis Lekaleka, has challenged parishioners to seek total spiritual transformation throughout the 40 days of Lent. Speaking during the Ash Wednesday Mass, Fr. Lekaleka announced a series of spiritual programs designed to strengthen the faith of the local community. To kickstart this journey, the parish has organized a General Parishioners' Retreat this Saturday, followed by specialized recollections and "

The Catholic lay faithful in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe have been urged to reflect deeply on their spiritual journey as the global Catholic Church enters the Lenten season. The Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, His Grace George Desmond Tambala, OCD, made the call today during the Ash Wednesday Mass at Maula Cathedral. He reminded the congregants that this 40-day period, which mirrors Jesus’ time in the desert, is a unique opportunity for personal growth and holiness

As the Catholic Church globally observes the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord today, the faithful at Our Lady of Africa Parish gathered in the morning to celebrate the World Day for Consecrated Life, honoring the men and women who have dedicated their lives to God through sacred vows. In a homily, Parish Priest Fr. Francis Lekaleka called on the congregation to reflect on the virtues of poverty, chastity, and—most crucially—obedience. While the vows of poverty and chasti

Following a high-profile Archdiocesan Thanksgiving Mass and Fundraising event at St. Kizito’s Parish (Chigoneka), the Chairperson of the Maula Parish Catholic Men Association (CMA), Mr. Steve Chipala, has issued a rallying call to the CMA members to renew their commitment to the Church. Speaking on Saturday, January 31, 2026, Mr. Chipala urged men to move beyond excuses and become active participants in the mission of the Church. The call followed a fundraising mass for the A

Bungwe la abambo la CMA la pa parishi ya Maula lapemphedwa kukhala lochilimika potumikira Mulungu komanso kupezeka kwa ma membala ake pa mikumano yomwe limakhala nayo. Pempholi laperekedwa ndi wapampando wa bungweli, a Steve Chipala pambuyo pa mwambo wa nsembe ya Misa yotolera limodzi limodzi womwe unachititsidwa ndi bungwe la abambo, mu Arkidayosizi ya Lilongwe ku parishi ya St. Kizito, Chigoneka. Mwambo wansembe ya Misayi unatsogoleredwa ndi Episkopi mthandizi wa Arkidayosi

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, Maula Parish joined the universal Catholic Church in celebrating the seventh Sunday of the Word of God. This year’s celebration was held under the theme: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly”  (Colossians 3:16). The day, observed annually on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, serves as a call to the faithful to deeper reflection, celebration, and dissemination of the Holy Scriptures. During the Eucharistic celebration, Parish Priest Reveren

Pamene chaka cha 2026 chayamba kumene, mabungwe komanso miphakati ya parishi ya Maula, yakangalika kupanga mapologalamu ofuna kuti atumikire ikafika nthawi yawo. Nthawi ndi nthawi mabungwe komnaso miphakati imene ili pa parishiyi imatenga gawo pakutsogolera chipembedzo. Limodzi mwa mabungwe omwe ayenditsa kale chipembedzo mchakachi ndi bungwe la amayi achiKatolika la CWA. Loweruka pa 17 January 2026, amayiwa anakoza mu tchalitchi komanso kusamala malo ena. Amayiwa sanalekere

Fr. Frank Phiri, Pastoral Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, facilitates the liturgical orientation session at Maula Cathedral Maula Cathedral Parish, the "Mother Church" of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, held a foundational liturgical orientation session on Saturday, January 17, aimed at standardizing liturgical practices and empowering local leadership. The training was facilitated by Fr. Frank Phiri, the Pastoral Coordinator of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe.

On Sunday 4 January 2026, the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, His Grace George Desmond Tambala officially closed the Holy Door at Maula Cathedral. This marks the conclusion of a one-year Jubilee Year of hope a special period of grace and mercy in the Catholic Church, bringing to an end the Jubilee of Hope that Pope Francis began on December 24, 2024. In his message, the archbishop emphasized that it is now time to

Bambo mfumu a parishi ya Maula, bambo Francis Lekaleka alimbikitsa ana a Tilitonse pa parishiyi kukhala okonda kupemphera komanso ophathana ndi mulungu nthawi zonse Bambo Lekaleka alankhula izi Lamulungu pa mwambo wa nsembe ya Ukalistiya ya Epifaniya pa parishiyi. Bambo Lekaleka kuwerenga uthenga wabwino Apa Iwo ati Epifaniya ya chaka chino ithandizire kusintha miyoyo ya anawa pomweso pano alowa chaka chatsopano. Bambo Lekaleka akumbutsaso makolo kuti alimbikitse anawa kukond

Bambo mfumu a parishi ya Maula, bambo Francis Lekaleka, alimbikitsa akhristu pomwe akukondwelera nyengo ya Khirisimasi kukhala anthu okonda mtendere komaso chikondi ndi kuwala monga momwe Mulungu adachitira potumiza mwana wake Yesu Khristu. Bambo Lekaleka ati anthu akuyenera kukondwelera ndi mtendere chifukwa kubadwa kwa ambuye Yesu kunabweretsa mtendere pakati pa anthu. Iwo ati chikhiristu chimasowekera kukhala ndi mtendere komanso chikondi, kudzichepetsa monga momwe zidac

The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, His Grace George Desmond Tambala, has called upon the faithful of Maula Cathedral to remain steadfast in faith and hope, even amidst life’s most daunting challenges. Presiding over a vibrant Christmas Eve Eucharistic Celebration, Archbishop Tambala drew deep parallels between the struggles of the modern world and the humble, difficult circumstances of the Nativity. Archbishop Tambala sharing homily During his homily, His

Akhristu ku Parishi ya Maula lero pa 15 December 2025 alandira abambo mfumu awo atsopano, bambo Francis Lekaleka, pa mwambo wa nsembe ya ukalistiya ya m'mawa. Mwambowu omwe umachitikira ku parishiyi, umatsogoleredwa ndi bambo Louis Chikanya omwe akuchoka pa parishipa ngati bambo mfumu kupita kukatumikira kunja kwa dziko lino, mothandizana ndi bambo Geofrey Chikapa omwe amatumikira ngati bambo mthandizi wa parishi pomwenso akukatumikira ku parishi ya St. Anthony of Padua ku Ar

The Holy Childhood Ministry (Tilitonse) at Maula Cathedral Parish has today, Saturday, 13th December 2025, formally launched its participation in the national 100-Day Tree Planting Campaign to promote environmental restoration at Maula Campus in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe. The activity is part of the nationwide Catholic initiative, which began on December 10, 2025, and calls on parishes, schools, and youth groups across the country to plant and care for thousands of