Chakwera donates K1.2m to Parish in Mzimba

Malawi President Dr Lazarus Chakwera through the Defense Minister Harry Mkandawire on Saturday donated K1.2 million Kwacha to St Cecilia Parish in Mpherembe led by His Lordship, Bishop John Ryan of the Diocese of Mzuzu.

Speaking at the event Mkandawire commended the Catholic Church, as a stakeholder in development.

“On behalf of the President Dr Lazarus Chakwera, I delivered a donation of K1.2 million kwacha to assist in the ongoing works of the Parish establishment.
I, commend the Catholic Church, a stakeholder in development sector for taking a bold step to open the parish in Mpherembe. As government, we will support them.

The parish is a blessing as it is already transforming the area, and I further urge other denominations to follow suit by establishing themselves in rural areas,” Mkandawire said.

The Bishop blessed; the Church building, Priest’s House, Sisters’ Convent, Office block, and Parish Hall.