Catholic Church in Malawi celebrates 100 years of World Mission Sunday

Catholic faithful, clergy, and government representatives gathered at Mzuzu Stadium on October 3 to celebrate the centenary of World Mission Sunday. The event marked 100 years since Pope Pius XI established the day in 1926 to support global missionary work through prayer and fundraising.

During the celebration, Bishop Peter Adrian Chifukwa of the Diocese of Dedza and Vice President of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi called for a renewed missionary commitment from all members of the Church. He stated that every Catholic, including parents, students, and friends, carries a responsibility to spread the Gospel through their daily lives and relationships. The event also served as the launch for the 2026–2030 National Strategic Plan of the Association of Diocesan Catholic Clergy of Malawi.

Bishop Vincent Mwakhwawa, Chairman of the Mission Commission of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi, noted that the Pontifical Mission Societies have supported the local Church through evangelization, education, healthcare, and the formation of priests and religious. He encouraged parishes to participate in the World Mission Sunday collection, which sends offerings to the Universal Solidarity Fund to support global missions.