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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

Maula Cathedral has celebrated a joyous milestone on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2025, as 52 children received their First Holy Communion. The Holy Mass marked the spiritual culmination of a year-long preparation for the 2024-2025 Communion class. A child receives the Body of Christ for the very first time on the Second Sunday of Advent. May their faith grow strong! Speaking on behalf of the jubilant children, Kayla Ntambi Gadama expressed her gratitude to the cl

On the Second Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2025, the Maula Cathedral community gathered for an emotional ceremony to bid farewell to our Parish Priest, Reverend Father Louis Chikanya, assistant priest, Reverend Father Geofrey Chikapa, and Seminarian Brother Bright Jossam. The ceremony confirmed the new assignments for the departing clergy: Fr. Louis Chikanya is heading to Europe to serve at the Cathedral of Riga in Latvia. Fr. Geofrey Chikapa will remain within the Archdioce

St. Paul’s Minor Seminary (Mlale), located within the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, has issued a heartfelt appeal to Christians for urgent assistance as the institution struggles with aging infrastructure, financial strain on students, and shortages of learning materials. The appeal has been made today, 07th December 2025, by the Seminary Director, Father Benedict Kamdabweni, during a recent visit by members of the Catholic Women’s Association (CWA) from Maula Cathedral P

Bungwe la mabanja la Marriage Encounter mu Arkidayosizi yaKatolika ya Lilongwe lalimbikitsa mabanja achinyamata kulowa bungweli ndi cholinga chofuna kuti adzilimbikitsika pa nkhani za banja ndi uzimu. Banja la bambo ndi Mayi Kalulu omwe ndikhala pakati wa bungweli mu ma dayosizi a Lilongwe ndi Dedza, ndilo lapereka pempholi ku Maula Cathedral, pambuyo pamwambo wa nsembe ya Misa yopempherera mamembala ake omwe adatisiya. "Tikupepha ma banja achinyamata omwe akwanitsa zaka zi

On Sunday, November 23, 2025, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, parishioners of Maula Cathedral gathered to celebrate Family Day, emphasizing the foundational role of the family in the Church and renewing marriage vows. The event featured a special Eucharistic Celebration led by the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Bishop Vincent Mwakhwawa and Maula Parish Priest, Fr. Louis Chikanya, as a concelebrant. In his homily, Bishop Mwakhwaw

On November 16, 2025, the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) Malawi, officially launched the preparatory activities for the upcoming Epiphany Sunday celebration, scheduled for January 4, 2026, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Likuni, in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, with strong participation from the Holy Childhood (Tilitonse) Ministry. The children from of Our Lady of Africa Maula Cathedral actively engaged in various activities, including Scripture readings, showcasing

The Holy Childhood (Tilitonse) from Maula Cathedral in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, spent time today, November 15, 2025, tending to the parish surroundings upon completing their studies. Their dedicated effort in caring for the church grounds serves as a concrete example of living out the principles of Pope Francis's encyclical, Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home. ​ Reflecting the Call to Ecological Conversion ​By actively taking responsibility for the healt

Parishioners are informed that the Parish will celebrate Family Day on Sunday (Feast of the Christ the King), 23rd November 2025. On this special day, there will be two Masses (the first at 6:30 am, and the second at 9:00 a.m.). The celebration will be held jointly with the international community, symbolizing our unity as one family in Christ.

The faithful of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe gathered today, November 8, 2025, for a Eucharistic celebration in memory of the late Archbishop of Lilongwe, His Grace Tarcisius Gervazio Ziyaye. The Mass, requested by the late Archbishop's family as is custom during the month of November when the Church remembers the dead, was held inside the Maula Cathedral, where the Archbishop was laid to rest after his passing in 2020. The ceremony took place in the sacred St. John P

Rev. Fr. Louis Chikanya , Parish Priest at Maula Cathedral , has urged the lay faithful to devote time to prayer for all departed souls, emphasizing the profound significance of November  in the Catholic liturgical calendar. The plea came as the Church worldwide observed All Souls' Day  on November 2nd, a time specifically dedicated to remembering and interceding for the deceased. The faithful at Maula Cathedral dedicate this special month to intercessory prayer for the souls

The faithful of Maula Cathedral in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe formally concluded the Mission Month and Rosary Month of October on Friday, 31st October 2025, with special prayers and a call to continued devotion. The closing observance, which capped the Church’s traditional month dedicated to the propagation of faith and devotion to the Blessed Mother, was held at the Maula Grotto. During the gathering, Mr. Peter Chando, the Liturgy Committee Chairperson at Maula Par