“Call us now, Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB)”-Tambala

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Catholic Church Bishops have now changed the official name of their grouping with immediate effect.

The grouping will be called Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) from previously tconference was known as the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM).

In a press statement issued on Friday, January 31, 2025 and signed by MCCB President, Most Reverend George Desmond Tambala said that the new name explicitly states that the conference comprises Catholic Bishops, eliminating ambiguity.

Bishop Tambala says the new name seeks to align with global Catholic terminology.

“In many countries, the Catholic Church commonly uses the term Conference of Catholic Bishops. The change aligns our name to the Universal Church,” he added.

The conference has therefore appealed stakeholders, partners and the general public to take note of the change effective immediately.

Malawi Catholic Church Bishops have played a big role in shaping the country political governance for the common good.

The Catholic Church remains the largest religious grouping in Malawi.

Lloyd M’bwana

I’m a Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resource (LUANAR)’s Environmental Science graduate (Malawi) and UK’s ICM Journalism and Media studies scholar. Also University of Malawi (UNIMA) Library Science Scholar. I have been The Malawi Country Manager and duty editor for the Maravi Post since 2019. My duty editor’s job is to ensure that the news is covered properly, that it is delivered on time, and that it is created to the standards set out in the editorial guidelines of the Maravi Post.