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A dark cloud has once again engulfed the Roman Catholic Church congregants in the country following the demise of Reverend Father MacDonald Kankhono of the Diocese of Zomba.
Reverend Kankhono died today at Zomba Central Hospital.
Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) Secretary General Reverend Father Henry Saindi confirmed of the death in the statement, saying Reverend Kankhono died of COVID-19.
“We have lost Fr MacDonald Kankhono of the Diocese of Zomba. Funeral ceremony will take place tomorrow at Zomba Cathedral from 8:30 am,” said Saindi in the statement.
Until his death, Reverend Father Kankhono was serving as Parish Priest of Thondwe Catholic Parish, Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Zomba and lecturer at St. Peter’s Major Seminary.
January 24, 2021 Quentin Mzumara -Nyasa Times 5 Comments
Lilongwe Archdiocese of the Catholic Church in Malawi has lost two priests on Saturday.
Fr Epulani
Fr Mthumba
First announcement from the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) was about the death of Fr. Vincent Epulani who was serving at Namitete parish.
ECM secretary general Fr. Henry Saindi said Fr. Epulani had a sudden death at the parish and that his burial would be on Monday.
The cause for his death has not been disclosed.
Barely a few hours after this announcement, the ECM gave another sudden report of the death of Fr. Martin Mthumba who was recovering well from Covid-19 at Bwaila hospital.
Death has been announced of a catholic priest Reverend Father Dr. Dominic Kazingatchire of the Diocese of Dedza.
Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) Secretary General Father Henry Saindi confirmed of the death in a statement released today made available to faceofmalawi.
According to Saindi, late Kazingatchire died this morning at Seventh Day Adventist Hospital in the commercial capital Blantyre.
Kazingatchire succumbed to COVID-19, according to the statement.
Until his death late Kazingatchire was serving as Director of Academic Affairs at Catholic University of Malawi.
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The body of late Father Dr. Dominic Kazingatchire of the Diocese of Dedza will be laid to rest this afternoon at Bembeke Cemetery, faceofmalawi can reveal.
Late Kazingatchire died this morning at Seventh Day Adventist Hospital in Blantyre, barely few days after testing positive for COVID-19.
Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) Secretary General Father Henry Saindi confirmed of the development in a statement made available to FOM.
“We hv lost Rev Dr Kazingatchire of the diocese of Dedza but he was working with Catholic University as Director of academic affairs.
“Late Rev Fr Dominic Kazingatchire will be laid to rest 3 pm today in bembeke Cemetery. Those attending are encouraged to take with them hand sanitizers and put on face mask. Burial will take place according to covid19 guidelines,”reads in part the statement.
2 months ago
Sometimes when you hear people are dying. You say mhsrip. But to the reverend dr Father kazingatchire, you think twice to say mhsrip. Any way Ambuye salakwitsa. May his soul rest in Gods eternal peace.
2 months ago
This is the second day since Fr. Kazingatchire passed on, but still sounds like false. The late father inspired many, and the quality of education at the Catholic University owes a lot to Late Father Kazingatchire. I cant imagine going back to the university, the going past his office, and you read “Director of Academic Affairs” but without the face of the seasoned academicians. It is possible to recruit another director, but his performance will be measured against the late father. For someone to match the performance of such a dedicated, hard working and seasoned academician, is like trying to… Read more »