The Archdiocese of Lilongwe covers seven districts in Malawi’s Central Region: Lilongwe, Mchinji, Kasungu, Dowa, Ntchisi, Salima, and Nkhotakota. It comprises 50 parishes, spans 24,025 km², and serves a Catholic population of 1.1 million within a total population of 6,014,326 (2018 census).
The archdiocese traces its roots to the Vicariate of Nyasa, erected on 12th February 1897. It was renamed Likuni on 12th July 1951, became Lilongwe on 20th June 1957, and was raised to a diocese on 25th April 1959. Lilongwe was elevated to a Metropolitan Archdiocese on 9th February 2011.
Guided by the mission of continuing Christ’s healing ministry, the archdiocese promotes human life and provides pastoral care, social development, and investment initiatives.