Malawi’s Pontifical Mission Societies Urge Stronger Media Partnerships to Deepen Missionary Participation

The Pontifical Mission Societies in Malawi called for stronger partnerships with media organizations and improved communication between parishes and outstations to increase missionary participation. In a statement published Wednesday, October 28, the leadership said these steps would help sustain missionary engagement beyond World Mission Sunday.

The call follows a Radio Maria Malawi program on October 27 where participants discussed the centenary celebration of World Mission Sunday, which took place in Malawian dioceses and parishes on October 18. The leadership noted that the successes of the centenary, including increased awareness among the faithful, outweighed the challenges faced.

The Pontifical Mission Societies said continued collaboration with Radio Maria Malawi and other media houses, along with the use of missionary songs and educational initiatives, is essential to reach more Christians and answer their questions. The leadership also encouraged parishes to intensify missionary education through priests, catechists, and religious communities.