The Diocese of Zomba traces its roots to the Apostolic Vicariate established in 1952. It was elevated in 1959 by Pope John XXIII, becoming one of Malawi's earliest dioceses.
1952
Apostolic Vicariate of Zomba established.
1959
Elevated to Diocese by Pope John XXIII.
1970
Bishop Matthias Chimole becomes the first indigenous Bishop of Zomba.
1981 – 2004
Bishop Allan Chamgwera leads the Diocese during its longest episcopacy.
2004 – 2013
Bishop Thomas Luke Msusa shepherds the Diocese before becoming Archbishop of Blantyre.
2016 – 2023
Bishop George Desmond Tambala, OCD serves the Diocese and later continues as Apostolic Administrator.
2023 – Present
Rt. Rev. Alfred Mateyu Chaima appointed and installed as Bishop of Zomba.
