Lazarus Chakwera meets Dedza Diocese bishop-elect

By Deogratias Mmana

The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) yesterday introduced Dedza Diocese bishop-elect Father (Fr) Peter Adrian Chifukwa to President Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe.

ECM President Archbishop Thomas Msusa led the delegation.

Chakwera congratulated the bishop-elect and thanked the bishops for unveiling the new shepherd to him. He assured the ECM of his continued support to the Catholic Church as it continues with its pastoral work.

The 48-year-old bishop-elect will be consecrated on July 31 2021 at Bembeke Demonstration School Ground near Bembeke Cathedral.

Msusa was accompanied by Zomba Diocese Bishop George Tambala, Fr Chifukwa and ECM Secretary General Fr Henry Saindi.