By Jones Gadama
The Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has announced the sad news of the passing of Reverend Father Protazio Mantchichi, a devoted priest who served in various parishes in the Diocese of Dedza.
According to Very Reverend Father Valeriano Mtseka, the MCCB Secretary General, Father Mantchichi passed away while receiving medical treatment in Lilongwe.
Born on April 1, 1959, Father Mantchichi was ordained as a priest on August 4, 1991.
Throughout his ministry, he served in several parishes, including Sharpevale, Dedza, Ganya, Bembeke, Nzama, and Chiphwanya.
His dedication and commitment to serving the Lord and his people earned him respect and admiration from his congregation and the wider community.
Father Mantchichi’s passing has sent shockwaves of sadness throughout the diocese, with many mourning the loss of a spiritual leader who had touched their lives through his ministry.
His selfless service and devotion to his faith are an inspiration to many, and his legacy will continue to live on through the countless lives he touched.
The MCCB has expressed its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Father Mantchichi, and to the entire Diocese of Dedza.
In times of grief, the Catholic community comes together to support one another, and the MCCB’s announcement serves as a reminder of the importance of prayer and solidarity in times of need.
Father Mantchichi’s body will be laid to rest on Monday at the Bembeke Cathedral Cemetery, after a Requiem Mass.
The funeral service will be a fitting tribute to a man who dedicated his life to serving others, and will provide an opportunity for those who knew him to pay their respects.
The news of Father Mantchichi’s passing serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing the time we have with our loved ones.
As the Catholic community in Malawi mourns the loss of this devoted priest, they will also celebrate his life and legacy, and find comfort in the knowledge that his spirit will continue to guide and inspire them.
Father Mantchichi’s contributions to the Catholic Church in Malawi are immeasurable. Through his ministry, he brought hope, comfort, and spiritual guidance to countless individuals and families.
His dedication to his faith and his people is a testament to the power of faith and the importance of serving others.
As the Diocese of Dedza bids farewell to Father Mantchichi, they take comfort in the knowledge that his legacy will live on through the lives he touched and the memories he leaves behind.
His passing is a loss to the community, but his life and ministry will continue to inspire and guide those who knew him.
In times of grief, the Catholic community comes together to support one another, and the MCCB’s announcement serves as a reminder of the importance of prayer and solidarity in times of need.
As the Diocese of Dedza mourns the loss of Father Mantchichi, they will find comfort in their faith and in the knowledge that they are not alone in their grief.
The funeral service will be a celebration of Father Mantchichi’s life and ministry, and will provide an opportunity for those who knew him to pay their respects.
It will also be a time for reflection and contemplation, as the Catholic community comes together to bid farewell to a devoted priest who will be deeply missed.
