07/10/2026
In response to this yearโs Mission Month theme, โOne in Christ, United in Mission,โ Holy Childhood children gathered at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Salima to pray the One Million Rosaries for Children, interceding for peace and unity across the world.
Their active participation reflected both zeal and a deep understanding of their mission as they prayed for fellow children in countries afflicted by conflict and division.
During the Rosary prayer, Papal Envoy Monsignor Dinh Anh Nhue Nguyen expressed his admiration for the gathering, describing the mission of Holy Childhood children in Malawi as active and vibrant.
Monsignor Nguyen emphasized the importance of continued formation through dedicated animators to help children grow in faith and serve the Church more effectively.
He further noted that he would report his observations to the Secretary of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) of Holy Childhood in Rome, highlighting the vitality of the Societyโs work across the country.
Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, and chairperson of the Pontifical Mission Societies at the Malawi Conference of the Catholic Bishops (MCCB), His Lordship Vincent Mwakhwawa, encouraged the children to cultivate hearts of prayer for peers facing challenges worldwide.
Bishop Mwakhwawa stressed that such prayers foster empathy and compassion, enabling young people to support those who suffer.
Meanwhile, National PMS Director Father Peter Madeya expressed gratitude to the children for their participation, noting that they had responded faithfully to the Popeโs call for mission during this yearโs Mission Month.
In his remarks, Lilongwe Archdiocese PMS Director Father Geoffrey Chikapa commended the impressive turnout, affirming that the childrenโs involvement demonstrates a deep awareness of their role within the global Catholic Church.
Fr Chikapa urged Catholic institutions and parishes across the nation to ensure children continue joining their peers worldwide in praying for peace and unity.
The national event at Our Lady of Fatima Parish stands as a powerful witness of children embracing their missionary role, uniting in prayer for a world renewed in peace and solidarity.
More than 400 children from Salima Parish gathered during the Rosary prayers.
By Titus Jata Phiri