Chikwawa Diocese celebrates 100 years of Legion of Mary

Bishop Peter Musikuwa has called on all members of the Legion of Mary in Chikwawa Diocese to keep committing themselves to serving God and others following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Bishop made the call on Saturday 3rd September 2022, at St Mathews Parish in Nchalo at the occasion of the Centenary celebrations for the apostolate. In his speech at the end of the ceremony, the Bishop reminded all members of the legion of Mary that suffering and challenges will always come their way as they serve God.

“Many will say all sorts of things; ridicule you or insult you but do not tire or shy away from serving God and others through Legion of Mary”

In his remarks, Fr Daniel Makwiti who is the Diocesan Chaplain for the Legion of Mary, thanked His Lordship for His commitment to direct, advice and accompany the legion of Mary in their service.

The Legion of Mary came to start its mission in Chikwawa Diocese having come to Malawi at the invitation of Fr Delaunay in 1940. The apostolate began in the Diocese through the efforts of other members of the apostolate from Blantyre and established comitium in Bangula and Nchalo in 2000. The local members of the apostolate went around the Diocese established subsequent comitium.

Among the activities marking the celebrations were awarding certificates to long serving members and also issuing resources or tools for the service in the apostolate.

reported by Gloria Liwonde.