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| ==Alfred Mateyu Chaima== | |||
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| '''Alfred Mateyu Chaima''' (born 14 July 1970) is a Malawian Catholic prelate who is the Bishop of the ] in ]. He was appointed Archbishop of Lilongwe on 15 October 2021 by ].<ref name="1R">{{cite web| title=MicroData Summary for |
'''Alfred Mateyu Chaima''' (born 14 July 1970) is a Malawian Catholic prelate who is the Bishop of the ] in ].<ref name="1R">{{cite web| title=MicroData Summary for Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima | url=https://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bchaima.html |date=25 February 2024 | work=] |author=David M. Cheney |access-date=19 December 2024 |location=Kansas City}}</ref> | ||
| ==Background and education== | ==Background and education== | ||
| He was born on 14 July 1970 in Nambera, ], in the ] of Malawi. He attended primary school in his home area. He attended ''St. Pius XII Seminary'' for his secondary school education. Later he joined ''Kachebere Major Seminary'' for philosophical studies. He then continued to study |
He was born on 14 July 1970 in Nambera, ], in the ] of Malawi. He attended primary school in his home area. He attended ''St. Pius XII Seminary'' for his secondary school education. Later he joined ''Kachebere Major Seminary'' for philosophical studies. He then continued to study theology at ''St. Peters Major Seminary'' in Zomba. He holds a ] and a ], both in ] and both awarded by the ], in Nairobi, Kenya.<ref name="1R"/><ref name="2R">{{cite web| date=9 June 2023 |access-date=19 December 2024 | url=https://communications.amecea.org/index.php/2023/06/09/malawi-pope-francis-appoints-rev-fr-chaima-as-bishop-for-diocese-of-zomba/ |work=] (AMECEA) |title=Maawi: Pope Francis Appoints Rev Fr. Chaima as Bishop for Diocese of Zomba |author=Stella Zulu |location=Nairobi, Kenya}}</ref> | ||
| ==Priesthood== | ==Priesthood== | ||
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Malawian Roman Catholic prelate
| Alfred Mateyu Chaima | |
|---|---|
| Bishop | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Blantyre |
| See | Roman Catholic Diocese of Zomba |
| Appointed | 5 June 2023 |
| Term ended | Incumbent |
| Predecessor | George Desmond Tambala |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 4 July 1998 |
| Consecration | 12 August 2023 by George Desmond Tambala |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfred Mateyu Chaima (1970-07-14) 14 July 1970 (age 54) Nambera, Archdiocese of Blantyre, Malawi |
| Styles of Alfred Mateyu Chaima | |
|---|---|
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Grace |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Alfred Mateyu Chaima (born 14 July 1970) is a Malawian Catholic prelate who is the Bishop of the Diocese of Zomba in Malawi.
Background and education
He was born on 14 July 1970 in Nambera, Lilongwe District, in the Central Region of Malawi. He attended primary school in his home area. He attended St. Pius XII Seminary for his secondary school education. Later he joined Kachebere Major Seminary for philosophical studies. He then continued to study theology at St. Peters Major Seminary in Zomba. He holds a Licentiate and a Doctor of Philosophy, both in pastoral theology and both awarded by the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, in Nairobi, Kenya.
Priesthood
He was ordained a deacon at Zomba on 19 January 1998. He was ordained a priest on 4 July 1998 at the Cathedral in Blantyre by Archbishop James Chiona, Archbishop of Blantyre.
While a priest of Blantyre he served in various roles including as:
- Teacher, formator and rector at Pius XII Minor Seminary
- Pastoral Secretary of Archdiocese of Blantyre
- Director of Nantipwiri Pastoral Centre
- Chairman of Board of Christian Health Association (CHAM)
- Lecturer at the University of Malawi
- Part time Lecturer at Catholic University of Malawi
- Part time Lecturer at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa
- Part time Lecturer at Tangaza College, in Kenya
- Part time Lecturer at Ggaba Pastoral Institute of Eastern Africa, in Eldoret, Kenya
- Secretary General of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi at the Catholic Secretariat, in Lilongwe.
As bishop
On 5 June 2023 Pope Francis appointed Father Alfred Mateyu Chaima, as Bishop of the Diocese of Zomba. He was consecrated bishop and installed on 12 August 2023 at the Grounds of Zomba Catholic Secondary School, Diocese of Zomba, Zambia. The Principal Consecrator was Archbishop George Desmond Tambala, Archbishop of Lilongwe assisted by Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa, Archbishop of Blantyre and Bishop Peter Adrian Chifukwa, Bishop of Dedza.
See also
References
- ^ David M. Cheney (25 February 2024). "MicroData Summary for Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Kansas City. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ Stella Zulu (9 June 2023). "Maawi: Pope Francis Appoints Rev Fr. Chaima as Bishop for Diocese of Zomba". Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- Pamela Adinda (15 March 2019). "AMECEA: Tracing Roots of AMECEA Pastoral Institute-Ggaba". Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
External links
Succession table
| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded byGeorge Desmond Tambala (15 October 2015 - 15 October 2021) | Bishop of Zomba 5 June 2023 – present |
Succeeded byIncumbent |
