Maula Cathedral Grounds in Line with Laudato Si'

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 health and beauty of their immediate environment, the young members of Tilitonse are embodying the encyclical's central message: that everything is interconnected, and that true faith requires an ecological conversion.

Their actions move beyond mere cleanup, reflecting a commitment to integral ecology, which connects care for creation with justice for the poor and vulnerable.

​Their work at Maula Cathedral highlights the Pope's call for educational institutions, including parish groups, to foster an "ecological citizenship". This involves cultivating a sense of shared responsibility for the "garden of the world."

The cathedral grounds, as a sacred and communal space, benefit directly from their stewardship, reminding the wider congregation that "we are the guardians of creation.