ECM leader Bishop Thomas Msusa led the delegation to the function which took place at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe.

In his remarks, Chakwera congratulated the Bishop elect and thanked the Bishops for finding time to see him.

“I can only assure the Catholic Church in Malawi you continue to minister to the Malawian people,” said Chakwera.

On May 8 2021, Pope Francis appointed Father Chifukwa, replacing Bishop Emmanuel Kanyama who died in February 2018.

The consecration ceremony for the Bishop of Dedza Diocese will take place on July 31 2021 at Bembeke Demonstration School.