About Allan Chamgwera
Born 1928. Allan Chamgwera is a Malawian catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Allan Chamgwera (born 30 April 1928) is a Malawian Catholic prelate who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Zomba from 1981 until his retirement in 2004.
Early life and priesthood Allan Chamgwera was born on 30 April 1928 in Nkhonjiwa, present-day Malawi.He was ordained a priest on 7 September 1957, beginning a lifelong ministry in the Catholic Church.
He retired from active ministry on 7 January 2004, becoming Bishop Emeritus of Zomba.
Chamgwera is also known for being the only surviving co‑author of the Pastoral Letter "Living Our Faith", a document that significantly shaped Malawi's political and social landscape by encouraging democratic reforms and respect for human rights.
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