The Episcopal Conference of Malawi, under the Commission for Evangelization and Catechesis (Pastoral Commission), has organized two days (March 5th to 6th March) training session for the lay leaders in the Diocese of Mangochi.
The training involves various groups from the church, such as the Executive members of the Laity Council, the chairpersons of the Catholic Women Association, the Legion of Mary, the Catholic Men Association, and youth leaders. 
The session aims to provide participants with pastoral leadership skills according to the Catholic faith and doctrine. Msgr. Davie Mambo, Vicar General of the Diocese, opened the meeting, and it is scheduled to be closed by the Rt. Montfort Stima, the ECM Vice president and Bishop of the Diocese of Mangochi.