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Apostolic Vicariate Of Nyasa
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe () is the Roman Catholic archdiocese located in Lilongwe in Malawi. Before its elevation to an archdiocese in 2011, it had belonged to the ecclesiastical province of the Archdiocese of Blantyre. The Maula Cathedral is located in the town of Lilongwe. Timeline * July 31, 1889: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Nyassa from the Apostolic Vicariate of Tanganyika in Tanzania * February 12, 1897: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Nyassa * July 12, 1951: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Likuni * June 20, 1958: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Lilongwe * April 25, 1959: Promoted as Diocese of Lilongwe * February 9, 2011: Elevated to Archdiocese of Lilongwe Bishops * Vicars Apostolic of Nyassa (Roman rite) ** Bishop Joseph-Marie-Stanislas Dupont, MAfr (1897.02.12 – 1911.02.28) ** Bishop Mathurin Guillemé, MAfr (1911.02.24 – 1934.06.27) ** Bishop Joseph Ansgarius Julien, MAfr (1934.12.10 – 1950.12.07) * Vicar Apostolic of L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latin Church
The Latin Church () is the largest autonomous () particular church within the Catholic Church, whose members constitute the vast majority of the 1.3 billion Catholics. The Latin Church is one of 24 Catholic particular churches and liturgical rites#Churches, ''sui iuris'' churches in full communion with the pope; the other 23 are collectively referred to as the Eastern Catholic Churches, and they have approximately 18 million members combined. The Latin Church is directly headed by the pope in his role as the bishop of Rome, whose ''cathedra'' as a bishop is located in the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome, Italy. The Latin Church both developed within and strongly influenced Western culture; as such, it is sometimes called the Western Church (), which is reflected in one of the pope's traditional titles in some eras and contexts, the Patriarch of the West. It is also known as the Roman Church (), the Latin Catholic Church, and in some contexts as the Roman Catholic (t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Fathers
The White Fathers (), officially known as the Missionaries of Africa (), and abbreviated MAfr, are a Roman Catholic society of apostolic life of pontifical right (for men). They were founded in 1868 by Charles-Martial Allemand-Lavigerie, who was then the Archbishop of Algiers. The society focuses on evangelization and education, primarily in Africa. As of 2021, the Missionaries of Africa comprised 1,428 members from 36 nationalities, working in 42 countries across 217 communities. History The cholera epidemic of 1867 caused the death of 80,000 people in French Algeria and left a large number of Algerian orphans, prompting the establishment of the society of White Fathers in Maison-Carrée (now El-Harrach), near Algiers. While the initial focus of the White Fathers was on the education and Christian instruction of these children, the society's founder, Charles-Martial Allemand-Lavigerie, who was then the Archbishop of Algiers, envisioned the society's mission extending ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanislaus Tobias Magombo
Stanislaus Tobias Magombo (24 February 1968 – 6 July 2010) was the Roman Catholic titular bishop of Caesarea in Mauretania and auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lilongwe, Malawi. Ordained to the priesthood on 3 August 1996 for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dedza The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dedza () is a diocese seated in the city of Dedza, in the ecclesiastical province of Lilongwe in Malawi. History *1956-04-29: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Dedza from the Apostolic Vicariate of Likuni and ..., Malawi, Magombo was named auxiliary bishop of the Lilongwe Diocese on 29 April 2009 and was ordained bishop on 11 July 2009. See also Notes 21st-century Roman Catholic bishops in Malawi 1968 births 2010 deaths Roman Catholic bishops of Lilongwe Malawian Roman Catholic bishops {{africa-RC-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Discalced Carmelites
The Discalced Carmelites, known officially as the Order of the Discalced Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel () or the Order of Discalced Carmelites (; abbreviation, abbrev.: OCD; sometimes called in earlier times, ), is a Catholic Church, Catholic mendicant order with roots in the hermit, eremitic tradition of the Desert Fathers. The order was established in the 16th century, pursuant to the reform of the Carmelites, Carmelite Order by two Spain, Spanish saints, Teresa of Ávila (foundress) and John of the Cross (co-founder). ''Discalced'' is derived from Latin, meaning "without shoes". The Carmelite Order, from which the Discalced Carmelites branched off, is also referred to as the Carmelites of the Ancient Observance to distinguish them from their discalced offshoot. The third order affiliated to the Discalced Carmelites is the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites. Background The Discalced Carmelites are friars and nuns who dedicate themselves to a life of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archbishop
In Christian denominations, an archbishop is a bishop of higher rank or office. In most cases, such as the Catholic Church, there are many archbishops who either have jurisdiction over an ecclesiastical province in addition to their own archdiocese ( with some exceptions), or are otherwise granted a titular archbishopric. In others, such as the Lutheran Church of Sweden, the title is only borne by the leader of the denomination. Etymology The word ''archbishop'' () comes via the Latin . This in turn comes from the Greek , which has as components the etymons -, meaning 'chief', , 'over', and , 'guardian, watcher'. Early history The earliest appearance of neither the title nor the role can be traced. The title of "metropolitan" was apparently well known by the 4th century, when there are references in the canons of the First Council of Nicæa of 325 and Council of Antioch of 341, though the term seems to be used generally for all higher ranks of bishop, including patriarc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rémi Joseph Gustave Sainte-Marie
The Remi were an ancient Belgic tribe. Remi or Rémi may also refer to: People * Georges Prosper Remi (1907–1983), male Belgian comic book writer and artist, better known as "Hergé" * José Vega Santana (born 1958), clown in Puerto Rico known by the stage name "Remi" * M. Remi Yergeau (born 1984), American academic in the fields of rhetoric and writing studies, digital studies, queer rhetoric, disability studies, and theories of mind * Rémi (politician) (died 2023), Malagasy politician * Remi Abiola (1952–2009), Nigerian film actress * Remi Adedeji (born 1937), Nigerian writer for children * Remi Adefarasin (born 1948), English cinematographer * Rémi Adiko (born 1982), Ivorian footballer * Aimol Reamsochung (born 2000), nickname Remi, Indian footballer * Remi Allen (born 1990), English football midfielder * Remi Álvarez, Mexican jazz saxophonist * Remi Anri Doi (born 1989), also called Rémi Feutrier, French-born Japanese handball player * Remi Aubuchon, American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felix Eugenio Mkhori
Felix Eugenio Mkhori (August 24, 1931 – October 27, 2012) was the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lilongwe, Malawi Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast, and Mozambique to the east, south, and southwest. Malawi spans over and .... Ordained to the priesthood in 1961, he was named a bishop in 1977. He was Bishop of Chikwawa from 1979 until 2001, when he was appointed Bishop of Lilongwe. He retired in 2007 and died in 2012. Notes External links 1931 births 2012 deaths 20th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Malawi 21st-century Roman Catholic bishops in Malawi Roman Catholic bishops of Chikwawa Roman Catholic bishops of Lilongwe Malawian Roman Catholic bishops {{Malawi-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Blantyre
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Blantyre () is the Roman Catholic archdiocese for Blantyre in Malawi. The cathedral church of the archdiocese is the Our Lady of Wisdom Cathedral, Blantyre. The Archdiocese of Blantyre is . Out of a total population of 4,600,000, there are 1,133,850 Catholics. There are 78 priests and 287 religious. Currently, Thomas Luke Msusa SMM is the bishop of the diocese. History * 1903.12.03: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Shiré from Apostolic Vicariate of Nyassa * 1908.04.14: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Shiré * 1952.05.15: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Blantyre * 1959.04.25: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Blantyre Bishops Ordinaries *Prefect Apostolic of Shiré **Father Auguste Prézeau, S.M.M.:1903.12.03 - 1908.04.18 ''see below'' *Vicars apostolic of Shiré ** Auguste Prézeau, S.M.M.:''see above'' 1908.04.18 - 1909.12.02 ** Louis-Joseph-Marie Auneau, S.M.M.:1910.05.09 - 1949.12.25 **John Baptist Hubert Theunissen, S.M. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarcisius Gervazio Ziyaye
Tarcisius Gervazio Ziyaye (19 May 1949 – 14 December 2020) was a Malawian Roman Catholic archbishop. Ziyaye was born in Malawi and was ordained to the priesthood in 1977. He served as titular bishop of ''Macon'' and auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dedza The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dedza () is a diocese seated in the city of Dedza, in the ecclesiastical province of Lilongwe in Malawi. History *1956-04-29: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Dedza from the Apostolic Vicariate of Likuni and ..., Malawi, from 1991 to 1993. He was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Lilongwe in 1993 and became Bishop of Lilongwe in 1994. In 2001 Ziyaye was appointed Archbishop of Blantyre. He was Archbishop of Lilongwe from 2013 until his death in 2020. Notes External links 1949 births 2020 deaths Malawian Roman Catholic archbishops Roman Catholic archbishops of Lilongwe Roman Catholic archbishops of Blantyre Roman Catholic bishops of Lilongwe {{Afric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthias A
Matthias is a name derived from the Greek Ματθαίος, in origin similar to Matthew. Notable people Notable people named Matthias include the following: Religion * Saint Matthias, chosen as an apostle in Acts 1:21–26 to replace Judas Iscariot * Matthias of Trakai (–1453), Lithuanian clergyman, bishop of Samogitia and of Vilnius * Matthias Flacius, Lutheran reformer * Matthias the Prophet, see Robert Matthews (religious impostor) Claimed to be the reincarnation of the original Matthias during the Second Great Awakening * Matthias F. Cowley, Latter-day Saint apostle Arts * Matthias Bamert (born 1942), Swiss composer * Matthias Barr (1831-1911), Scottish poet * Matthias Grünewald, highly regarded painter from the German Renaissance * Matthias Jabs, German guitarist and songwriter * Matthías Jochumsson, Icelandic poet * Matthias Lechner, German film art director * Matthias Menck, German audio engineer, electronic music producer and DJ * Matthias Paul (actor), German actor * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Augustine Kalilombe
Patrick Augustine Kalilombe (28 August 1933 – 25 September 2012) was a Roman Catholic theologian who was the Bishop of Lilongwe from 1972 to 1979. Kalilombe was born in Mua, Malawi hen Nyasaland He was ordained a priest with the White Fathers in 1958, and joined the staff at Kachebere Seminary in 1964, being appointed rector in 1968. In 1972 he was ordained Bishop of Lilongwe Diocese in Malawi, but in 1976 a conflict arose between the church and the government of Hastings Banda. According to Kalilombe himself, the church was accused of "forming clandestine subversive groups which were working against the party and did not show respect and obedience to the Life President."Kalilombe, "My Faith, My Life, My Theology and My Country," p. 36 Kalilombe was asked to leave the country, and when he did return briefly in July 1976, he was placed under house arrest. However, he did not resign as bishop until 1979. Margaret Hebblethwaite suggests that "several years later the bishops o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Fady
Joseph is a common male name, derived from the Hebrew (). "Joseph" is used, along with " Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the modern-day Nordic countries. In Portuguese and Spanish, the name is "José". In Arabic, including in the Quran, the name is spelled , . In Kurdish (''Kurdî''), the name is , Persian, the name is , and in Turkish it is . In Pashto the name is spelled ''Esaf'' (ايسپ) and in Malayalam it is spelled ''Ousep'' (ഔസേപ്പ്). In Tamil, it is spelled as ''Yosepu'' (யோசேப்பு). The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries, and ''Joseph'' was one of the two names, along with ''Robert'', to have remained in the top 10 boys' names list in the US from 1925 to 1972. It is especially common in contemporary Israel, as either "Yossi" or "Yossef", and in Italy, where the name "Giuseppe" was the most common mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
