Straight-talking and courageous Bishop Joseph Mukasa Zuza has been described as a down-to-earth servant of God who lived for others, and always stood for the truth. During a fifth anniversary mass held at St Peter’s Cathedral in Mzuzu following his death on January 15, 2015, Mzuzu Diocese leader, Bishop John Ryan, said Bishop Zuza […]
The Catholic Diocese of Karonga on Tuesday—January 15—held a church service in memory of fallen Bishop Joseph Mukasa Zuza of the Diocese of Mzuzu who died in a car crash near Nthungwa in Chikangawa Forest three years ago. The clergy described late Zuza as a “down to earth servant of God.” The faithful on the northern tip […]
The Mzuzu Diocese of the Catholic Church has a launched a construction project pof a new Parish at Hewe oin Rumphi which has been named St Joseph Mukasa, partly in honour of the diocese’s deceased Bishop Joseph Mukasa Zuza. Zuza, who was also head of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)—the supreme body of the […]
Hundreds of people from all walks of life joined the Catholic Diocese of Karonga in a solemn mass Friday to commemorate the first anniversary since the death of Bishop Mukasa Zuza – former Bishop of Mzuzu, where the Diocese’s Bishop Martin Mtumbuka described Catholic Church critics as ignorant of the Church’s doctrines and hailed Bishop Zuza as […]
A memorial to celebrate the life of Bishop Joseph Mukasa Zuza – the first black bishop of the Diocese of Mzuzu who died in a car accident January 15, 2015 – will be held Friday, and Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of Karonga will celebrate mass at St. Mary’s Parish in the lakeshore district in his memory. […]
“Tadinga, malundi ghateuka” -Chilima Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima stunned mourners and Catholic Church faithful when he made his eulogy to the late Catholic Bishop of Mzuzu Diocese Joseph Mukasa Zuza in a fluent local language Tumbuka at St Peter’s Cathedral in the city. Chilima, a devout Catholic and a Ngoni from central region, spoke fluently […]
Thousands of Roman Catholic Church faithful led by the Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia and Malawi, Archbishop Julio Murat and other denominations gathered at St Peters Cathedral in Mzuzu diocese on Monday to pay their last respect to the late Bishop Thomas Mukasa Zuza of the Diocese of Mzuzu, who was laid to rest after died […]
Malawi Catholic Church Christians from Mzuzu Diocese and other faithfuls converged at Mzuzu Central Hospital mortuary on Sunday to pay their last respect to Bishop Joseph Mukasa Zuza, who died in car crash on Thursday at the age of 59. At exactly 1:05pm Bishop Mathews Mtumbuka led mourners in prayers before the body was taken to […]
Tributes have continued, with Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and United Democratic Front (UDF) adding their voices following the death of one of its former MP Bishop Joseph Mukasa Zuza of Mzuzu Diocese of the influential Catholic Church, who died in a car crash on Thursday at the age of 59. MCP president and leader of […]
President Peter Mutharika and vice president Saulos Chilima have led tributes to Bishop Joseph Mukasa Zuza of Mzuzu Diocese of the influential Catholic Church, who died in a car crash on Thursday at the age of 59. Mutharika called Bishop Zuza “one of the finest sons of the nation”, while Chilima a devout Catholic said […]
Chairperson of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) His Grace Bishop Joseph Mukasa Zuza has died in a car accident. According to confirmed information by ECM, Zuza , who was heading Mzuzu Dioecese, died in a car accident in Chikangawa in Mzimba as he was going to Mzuzu, his base. He was driving alone. “He […]
Catholic Women in Malawi have been urged to embrace the spirit of bring hope to the venerable including their families, communities, workplaces and the wider society as a whole. Mzimba North Constituency parliamentarian Agnes Makonda NyaLonje made the call when she spoke at the official opening of the 36th Annual General Conference for Catholic Women Organization […]
Bishop Joseph Mukasa Zuza of Mzuzu Diocese has spoken against the campaign to allow same-sex liaisons in Malawi, expressing concerns with some Western influences as Vatican document states homosexuals have ‘gifts and qualities to offer’ in unprecedented step to ‘welcome’ gay people. The bishop, who was the Malawian representative at the two-week synod on family […]
Five substations that make up Mzambazi Catholic Parish at Euthini in Mzimba district have petitioned his Grace Bishop Joseph Zuza of the Mzuzu diocese asking for the immediate removal of Reverend Father Mark Mkandawire saying the cleric’s alleged sexual relationships is denting the Catholic Church. The substations are; Heneric, St John Bosco, St James, St […]
St Pauls parish of the influential Roman Church in Mzimba on Satuarday celebrated 50th anniversary from 1961 to 2012. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Bishop Joseph Zuza of Mzuzu Diocese who is also the Chairman of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi. State vice president Khumbo Kachali, Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa IV, lawmakers Akimu Mwanza, Abbie Shawa and Dr […]
Former President Bingu wa Mutharika’s remains arrived at the Mzuzu Airport aboard a Malawi Defence Force Donnier plane at 08: 48am to solemn and sombre mood accompanied by dirges. Malawi Vice President Khumbo Kachali, accompanied by the former first Lady Callista Mutharika led Malawians in welcoming the remains. Head of the Catholic Church in Malawi […]
First requiem mass for the late president Bingu wa Mutharika conducted by Catholic clergy was held on Saturday evening at the New State House in Lilongwe. Earlier when the remains of the late president arrived at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA), Bishop Joseph Zuza, head of the Malawi Catholic Church by virtue of being chair of […]
Head of the Catholic Church in Malawi, Bishop Joseph Mukasa Zuza is expected to say the requiem mass for late President Bingu wa Mutharika, church sources have disclosed. “By virtue of being Head of the Catholic Church in Malawi, Bishop Zuza is expected to lead the funeral mass for Mutharika unless otherwise,” a source said. […]