Diocese of Mangochi

Rt Rev Montfort Stima

Bishop of the Diocese of Mangochi

The Right Reverend Montfort Stima (DP) was ordained a priest on 3rd August 1986 at Limbe Cathedral in Blantyre. His Holiness Pope Francis appointed him Bishop of Mangochi Diocese on 6th December 2013.

Diocese of Mangochi

The Fort Johnston Apostolic prefecture was erected on 29th May 1969. By then it covered the then Fort Johnston and the larger part of Kasupe (Machinga) District North of Shire River. It was entrusted to the Italian Montfort Missionaries. The late Right Reverend Bishop Alessandro Assolari was appointed first Prefect Apostolic on 18th October 1969. The Prefecture Apostolic was then erected into a Diocese on 17th September 1973. Mangochi Diocese covers the area of Mangochi, Balaka and part of Machinga Districts.

News Updates from the Diocese

Diocese of Mangochi Launches Bible Month 2026 at Ulongwe Parish

September 7, 2026

Ulongwe Parish – The Diocese of Mangochi officially launched Bible Month 2026 on Sunday, 6 September, at Sacred Heart Parish […]

ACTION MEDEOR Malawi Donates Medical Supplies worth MK4.8 Million To Nankhwali Health Centre

September 7, 2026

Nankhwali Health Centre – Action Medeor Malawi today donated a consignment of essential medicines and medical equipment to Nankhwali Health […]

Diocese of Mangochi Concludes Eucharistic Congress with a Call To “Walk With Christ”

September 7, 2026

MANGOCHI — The Diocese of Mangochi has concluded its 3-day Eucharistic Congress held from 3rd–5th September 2026 under the theme […]

St. Paul Chiyendausiku Sub-Parish Hosts CWA of Balaka Deanery Annual Spiritual Retreat

August 31, 2026

Chiyendausiku, Balaka — St. Paul Chiyendausiku Sub-Parish hosted the Annual Spiritual Retreat of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) of Balaka Deanery […]

Bishop McGEE Commends Communities for Active Participation In SCIAF-Funded Projects

August 28, 2026

MANGOCHI – The people of Ngatala and Stambuli villages, under Senior Chief Chimwala in Mangochi District, have been commended for […]

Namandanje Parish Presents Motorcycle to Newly Ordained Fr. Alfred Semani Banda

August 24, 2026

NAMANDANJE — In a gesture of appreciation and support, the Christian faithful of Namandanje Parish have donated a brand-new motorcycle […]

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AMECEA Blog

CUEA: Welcomes New Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Prof. Elias OpongO, SJ September 4, 2026
Stephen Mbobu A new chapter has begun at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) with the assumption of office by Rev. Prof. Elias Omondi Opongo, SJ, as the University’s new Rector and Vice-Chancellor, effective Tuesday, 1st September 2026. His appointment follows the conclusion of the tenure of the immediate former Vice-Chancellor, Very Rev. Prof. […]
AMECEA: Hilton Foundation, AMECEA Chart Path to Empower Vulnerable Girls in Eastern Africa September 4, 2026
Sr. Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA Representatives from the Secretariat of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) and Conrad N. Hilton Foundation held a five-day meeting at Donum Dei in Nairobi, Kenya, to strengthen a regional partnership dedicated to keeping vulnerable girls in school. The meeting, themed "Strengthening the Church Mission: Empowering […]
AMECEA: Cleric Urges Outgoing AMECEA Staff to Remain Open to God’s Will September 4, 2026
Sr. Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA The outgoing staff of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) were on Friday, August 28, during a farewell Mass held in their honour, urged to keep their hearts open to God's will as they move on from the Secretariat. Addressing Fr. Anthony Makunde, outgoing Secretary General […]

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The dangerous journey home for Christian communities in southern Lebanon September 6, 2026
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Bishop’s House
P.O. Box 44
MANGOCHI,
Malawi.
Tel: (+265 01 594 462
Fax: (+265) 01 594 676
Mobile: (+265) 9 95 328 260/888 124 835
Email: mangochidiocese@malawi.net
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