Alfred Mateyu Chaima (born 14 July 1970) is a Malawian Catholic prelate who is the Bishop of the Diocese of Zomba in Malawi.[1]

Alfred Mateyu Chaima
Bishop
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Blantyre
SeeRoman Catholic Diocese of Zomba
Appointed5 June 2023
Term endedIncumbent
PredecessorGeorge Desmond Tambala
SuccessorIncumbent
Orders
Ordination4 July 1998
Consecration12 August 2023
by George Desmond Tambala
RankBishop
Personal details
Born
Alfred Mateyu Chaima

(1970-07-14) 14 July 1970 (age 54)
Nambera, Archdiocese of Blantyre, Malawi
Styles of
Alfred Mateyu Chaima
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Grace
Religious styleBishop

Background and education

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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.[1][2]

Priesthood

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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.[1][2]

While a priest of Blantyre he served in various roles including as:[2]

As bishop

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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.[1][2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d David M. Cheney (25 February 2024). "MicroData Summary for Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Kansas City. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e 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.
  3. ^ 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.
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Succession table

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
George Desmond Tambala (15 October 2015 - 15 October 2021)
Bishop of Zomba
5 June 2023 – present
Succeeded by