The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu (Latin: Mzuzuen(sis)) is the Roman Catholic diocese located in Mzuzu in Malawi. It is in the Ecclesiastical Province of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe.
History
- May 8, 1947: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Northern Nyassa from the Apostolic Vicariate of Nyassa
- January 17, 1961: Promoted as Diocese of Mzuzu
- January 29, 1963: Missionary Sisters of Immaculate Conception (MIC) Nuns founded Marymount Catholic Secondary Girls School[1]
Bishops
- Prefects Apostolic of Northern Nyassa (Roman rite)
- Bishops of Mzuzu (Roman rite) Bishop Jean-Louis Jobidon, M. Afr. (see above 1961.01.17 – 1987.10.01); Bishop Joseph Mukasa Zuza (1995.03.03 - 2015.01.15); Bishop John Alphonsus Ryan S.P.S. (2016.04.26 - ); Bishop Yohane Suzgo Nyirenda (Auxiliary Bishop 5 May 2023 - )
Other priest of this diocese who became bishop
- Martin Anwel Mtumbuka, appointed Bishop of Karonga in 2010
References
- 1."Fostering Girl Child Education in Malawi". African books collective. Retrieved 2026-08-24.