Thursday 15 October 2015

Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop For Zomba Diocese: Fr. George Tambala



Pope Francis has on Thursday appointed father George Desmund Tambala as Bishop who will take charge of Zomba diocese.
 

“The Apostolic Nunciature in Malawi informs that the Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Father George Desmund Tambala, O.C.D., as bishop of Zomba” reads announcement from Episcopal Conference of Malawi


The statement indicates that the announcement was made Thursday 15th of October 2015 in the Vatican City.


“His Grace Most Reverend Thomas Msusa, Apostolic Administrator ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the Diocese of Zomba, remains in charge of Diocese until the new Bishop will take possession of the Episcopal See of Zomba.” Reads the statement


Born on 11 November 1968 in Zomba, Rev. Father George Desmund Tambala was ordained priest on 13 April 1996 at Chiphaso Parish in Kasungu district in the Arch Diocese of Lilongwe after his theological studies at Tangaza College in Nairobi.


Among others held several positions including; Parochial Vicar in Kapiri- Arch Diocese of Lilongwe (1996-1998); Postulants Master in Balaka and teacher of Spirituality (2000-2002); and Superior of the House of Spirituality of Nyungwe- Blantyre.


From 2009 until his appointment he is Definitor General in charge of Africa and Madagascar and the Order of Discalced Carmelites.


Since 21 November 2013 when His Holiness Pope Francis appointed the Right Reverend Thomas Luke Msusa Archbishop of Blantyre, transferring him from the Episcopal See of Zomba., the Diocese had no bishop.

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