Bishop Msusa praises Catholic faithful for resilience

Bishop of the Archdiocese of Blantyre, Thomas Luke Msusa has commended members of the Catholic Church in the diocese for demonstrating resilience amidst Covid-19 pandemic. He made the observation on Saturday at St. Montfort Catholic Institute (CI) Parish during the ordination of five deacons to priesthood which coincided with Silver Jubilee celebrations of three priests […]

Archbishop Msusa lobbies opposition leader Nankhumwa to reject abortion bill, pays tribute to Chief Baluti

The influential Catholic Church, which is leading a wider movement of anti-abortion laws in Malawi has asked Leader of Opposition in Parliament Kondwani Nankhumwa to lobby fellow legislators to reject the proposed Termination of Pregnancy Bill, which is expected to be tabled in parliament this week. Chairperson for the Episcopal Conference of Malawi and Archbishop […]

Archbishop Msusa excited with progress of Kuwala FM: Catholic radio station

Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of the Archdiocese of Blantyre,  has urged parishioners to own the Archdiocese’s upcoming Kuwala FM radio station and ensure its sustainability right from the onset. His Grace Msusa was speaking during an interface meeting with Kuwala FM taskforce members at the Archbishop’s House when they presented a progress report of the […]

Archbishop Msusa tells college graduates to find lasting solutions to Malawi political impasse

Chairperson of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa, who also heads the Archdiocese of Blantyre, has told graduating students from the Catholic University to find lasting solutions to the country’s post elections political impasse. Msusa, the Chancellor of the Catholic University, said this Saturday when he presided over the graduation ceremony […]

Archbishop Msusa calls for intensified civic and voter education

Head of the Catholic Church in Malawi, Archbishop Thomas Msusa, has urged all the churches in the country to triple their efforts in providing civic and voter education (CVE) to their faithful ahead of the Malawi’s sixth democratic elections on May 21 2019. His Grace Msusa – who is also the head of the Archdiocese […]

Archbishop Msusa asks Malawi parliament to enact tougher laws against deforestation

Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of the Roman Catholic’s Blantyre Diocese, has asked  legislators  to enact tough laws to deal with people caught in  illegal cutting of trees to address the serious issue of deforestation the country is facing. His Grace Msusa said this when he presided over a tree planting exercise that was organised by […]

Catholic bishop blasts Malawi spy body for failure to detect albino bones market

The leader of the influential Catholic Church in Malawi  has taken a swipe at state intelligence body for failing to detect a market for bones of people with albinism which has ignited a wave of ritual murders  of the people. His Grace Bishop Thomas Luke Msusa doubted the performance of the National Intelligence Bureau, its […]

Archbishop Msusa urges Catholics to political action to be agents of change

Archbishop of the Blantyre Archdiocese of the Catholic Church Archbishop, Thomas Luke Msusa has advanced the call of Pope Francis that Catholics must get involved in politics even if it may be “dirty,” frustrating and fraught with failure, so as to be agents of change. His Grace Msusa made his comments on Saturday  during a […]

Archbishop Msusa tells Malawi politicians there are ‘no-go zones’ for other parties

Influential  Catholic Church’s Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of the Archdiocese of Blantyre said there are now no-go zones for political parties and that they should be free to go anywhere in Malawi. Msusa, speaking  at Limbe Cathedral in Blantyre on Saturday, during a celebration marking the feast of Mary Queen of All hearts, the patron Saint […]

Malawi Catholic church leader drums support for Chilima presidency in 2019

Head of the powerful and influential Catholic Church in Malawi has indirectly  told its faithful to vote for vice president Saulos Chilima in the 2019 presidential race. Archbishop Thomas Msusa said this Saturday at Limbe Cathedral during the ordination of 11 priests for Blantyre archdiocese. “Next year we should not vote for leaders because they  […]

Head of Malawi Catholic cautions Mutharika on ‘Ndidzakunyenyanyenyani’

Archbishop of Blantyre Thomas Msusa has asked political leaders to watch their tongues ahead of the May 2019 tripartite elections, making a direct reference to President Peter Mutharika’s catchphrase “Ndidzakunyenyanyenyani’ [I will crush you]. Mutharika has been using the catchphrase in public political rally to challenge  the DPP members demanding that he should not stand […]

Malawians lets love one another, urges head of Catholic Church in Malawi

Head of the influential Catholic Church in Malawi, Archbishop Thomas Msusa, has called on Malawians to love one another and desist from gender-based violence. His Grace Msusa, who is also Archbishop of Blantyre, was speaking when he led Limbe Cathedral faithful from Chichiri Primary School on Good Friday, to hold the Way of the Cross.  Saint Matthews Anglicans were […]

Catholic did not reject Beautify Malawi donation, Archbishop Msusa clears mist

Blantyre Diocese Archbishop Thomas Msusa , who is chairperson of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has refuted media reports has he rejected the First Lady Gertrude Mutharika’s donation through her Beautify Malawi (Beam) Trust to assist rehabilitation works for the Providence Girls Secondary School hostel in Mulanje that went up in flames on 21 […]

Catholic Bishop Msusa clarifies snub of First Lady donation: ‘Beautify Malawi Trust did not provide information’

Archbishop Thomas Msusa, the chairperson of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), a grouping of Catholic bishops in the country, on Saturday turned down the First Lady Gertrude Mutharika’s offer through her Beautify Malawi (Beam) Trust to give 40 bags of cement towards the rehabilitation of Providence Girls Secondary School hostel in Mulanje. His Grace, Msusa, explained that […]

Malawi Catholic Church elects new office bearers

The Episcopal Conference of Malawi, an assembly of Catholic Bishops from all the eight dioceses have elected new office bearers with Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of Blantyre Archdiocese and Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of Karonga diocese as Chairman and Vice- Chairman respectively. In a communique to the entire Catholic Community in Malawi and beyond, partner organizations […]

Let Malawi vote in referendum on abortion bill, says Catholic archbishop Msusa

Chairman for the Episcopal Conference of Malawi, His Grace Thomas Luke Msusa has challenged those that are pro-abortion and pro-life to give room for a referendum to take place in Malawi, so that the citizenry decides what is best for them as individuals and for the good of the society. He said those that are […]

Bishop Msusa celebrates 25 years of priesthood: Mutharika urges religious leaders to promote co-existence

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has called on religious leaders of different sects to promote the spirit of peaceful coexistence among their followers in order for the country to realise meaningful and sustainable development. Mutharika made the call on Saturday at Iba Primary School in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Jalasi in Mangochi during the […]

Malawi’s head of Catholic Church blasts ‘disinformation’ MBC: Minister Tembenu says ‘sorry’

The head of Roman Catholic Church in Malawi, Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa on Thursday lost his temper and blasted the tax-funded  broadcaster, MBC for twisting his words to suit its political propaganda in favor of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). MBC has for years been criticized of operating as a propaganda media-outlet for the ruling political […]