CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF TANGA

DIOCESE

The present area of Diocese of Tanga previously formed part of the Vicariate of Kilimanjaro before it was erected to Prefecture Apostolic of Tanga on 3rd May 1950. On 24th February 1958 the Prefecture was erected to the status of a Diocese. The Diocese comprises 34 parishes, grouped into four Deaneries of Tanga, Korogwe, Handeni and Lushoto. Population of Tanga is 1,734,301. Out of this population 229’301 are Catholics. Other religions and denominations with a good number of followers are Moslems, Lutherans and Anglicans.

The Diocese of Tanga, coterminous with the Civil Tanga Region, lies at about 50 degrees South of Equator and borders on the Indian Ocean in the East. North of Tanga Region lies Kilimanjaro Region and the Republic of Kenya; on the West lie Arusha and Dodoma Regions and on the South are found Pwani (Coast) and Morogoro Regions.

The Region occupies an area of 27,348 sq. km. and is administratively divided into 8 districts namely, Handeni, Korogwe, Muheza, Lushoto, Kilindi, Tanga, Pangani and Mkinga. There are 37 divisions, 136 wards and 538 villages. The Capital of the Region is Tanga City.

Climate:
Coastal areas throughout the year are hot with high humidity. In the mountainous areas it is cold especially during the months from June up to October; from November to May it is a bit warm. Usambara Mountains occupy an area of 80-sq. km.  and are about 2,400 meter high.

ORDINARY

 

The Right Rev. Anthony M. Banzi, born on 28th October 1946 at Tawa, Morogoro Diocese in Morogoro Region, was ordained Priest on 29th July 1973. He was appointed Bishop of Tanga on 24th June 1994 and consecrated Bishop of Tanga on 15th September 1994.

Residence:

Bishop’s House, Raskazone

P.O. Box 1108, Tanga / Tanzania.

Phone: Residence: +255 2726 42417. Office: +255 2726 42 834;

Fax: +255 2726 43548. Mobile: +255784371245. E-mail: bishopbanzi@gmail.com

COLU Sisters.

Blessed Isidori Bakanja Convalescence House.

OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENTS:

 

1.     Vicar General: Very Rev. Fr. Martin P. Maganga, St. Theresa’s Parish, P.O. Box 968, Tanga / Tanzania; or: P.O. Box 1108, Tanga / Tanzania.

2.     General Secretary: Rev. Fr. Thomas Kiangio, Bishop’s Residence, P.O. Box 1108, Tanga /Tanzania. E-mail: tkiangio@yahoo.com 

3.     Judicial Vicariate: Rev. Fr. Sylvester L. Nitunga, P.O. Box 1108, Tanga, Tanzania. E-mail: sludovick@yahoo.com Rev. Fr. Ernest Kipingu (Assistant), P.O. Box 1108, Tanga, Tanzania.

4.     DIOCESAN PRIESTS’ UNION (UMAWATA): Rev. Fr. Odillo Shedafa, St. Joseph Mukasa Amboni Parish, P.O. Box 84, Tanga / Tanzania.

5.     Finance & Procure: Sr. Phillipina Arudika, COLU., Procura, P.O. Box 1108, Tanga / Tanzania.  E-mail: aphillipina@hotmail.com; procu70@yahoo.com; procuretanga@yahoo.com 

6.     Catechetical Department: Sr. Maria Yusta Mvamba, COLU, Directress of Catechesis, P.O. Box 1108, Tanga, Tanzania. E-mail: procuretanga@yahoo.com : Sr. M. Josaphat Mmbaga, C.O.L.U.: Principal, St. Paul the Apostle Catechetical Training Centre, Mlingano, P.O. Box 1108, Tanga, Tanzania. E-mail: procuretanga@yahoo.com

7.     Caritas Director: Fr. John Sabuni, P.O. Box 44, Handeni / Tanzania. E-mail: frjohnsabuni@gmail.com

8.     Director of Lay Apostolate & the Youth: Mr. Sylvester K. Mgoma, P.O. Box 1108, Tanga / Tanzania; P.O. Box 404, Korogwe / Tanzania. Email: smgoma@yahoo.co.uk; symgoma@yahoo.co.uk

9.     Social Communications Executive Secretary:  Rev. Fr. Richard Kimbwi, P.O. Box 1108, Tanga / Tanzania. Email: rkimbwi12@gmail.com

10.   Radio Huruma:  Sr. Dolorosa Kissaka, C.O.L.U., Monitor & Bursar,  P.O. Box 1108, Tanga / Tanzania. Email: dkissaka@hotmail.com

11.  Education Secretary: Fr. Stanslaus Baruti, Amani Parish, P.O. Box  54, Amani (Muheza) / Tanzania. Email: sbaruti@hotmail.com

12. Diocesan Laity Council Chairperson: Mr. John Oisso, St. Mathias Mulumba Parish, P.O. Box 53, Tanga / Tanzania. Cell: 0784418833.

13. WAWATA (Taifa):  Mrs. Theodora Mtejeta (Vice Chairperson), P.O. Box 1108, Tanga / Tanzania. E-mail: katani1@kaributanga.com ; theomtejeta@hotmail.com

14.  WAWATA (Jimbo): Mrs. Mary Singano, P.O. Box 1108, Tanga / Tanzania. Cell: 0784900002.

15.   CSSC (Christian Social Services Commission) Korogwe District Education Lead Agent: Mr. Sylvester K. Mgoma, P.O. Box 1108, Tanga / Tanzania; or: P.O. Box 404, Korogwe / Tanzania. Mobile: 0784808420. Email: smgoma@yahoo.co.uk; symgoma@yahoo.co.uk

16.   CSSC Tanga District Education Lead Agent: Sr. Seraphina Temba, COLU, Rosmini Secondary School, P.O. Box 676, Tanga Tanzania. Mobile: 0784337258.Email: rosminisecondary@yahoo.co.uk

17.   CSSC Pangani District Health Lead Agent:  Alphonsina Shao, Franciscan Capuchin Srs of Maua, Mivumoni, P.O. Box 35, Pangani / Tanzania.

18.   Health & Lands Departments: Fr. Thomas Msagati, Secretary, Hale Parish, P.O. Box 483, Korogwe / Tanzania, Mobile: 0784418828; 0754380548. Email: msagati2002@yahoo.com

19.   CSSC  Tanga District Health Lead Agent: Sr. Flora Mushi, COLU,Tumaini Health Centre, P.O. Box 5437, Tanga / Tanzania. Mobile: 0782989690. Email: srfloratumaini@hotmail.com

20.   Justice and Peace: Mr. Konrad  Kambona, Chairperson, P.O. Box 947, Tanga / Tanzania; P.O.  Cell: 0713 330132 / 0784696783 / 0787 007539. Email: mbulekakj@gmail.com

21.   Ecumenism: Rev. Fr. Joseph Singano Kikoti, Secretary, Tekwa Parish, P.O. Box 40, Soni / Tanzania. Mobile:0786436814.

22.   Liturgy: Rev. Fr. Odillo Shedafa,  St. Joseph Mukasa Parish, P.O. Box, 84, Tanga / Tanzania. Mobile: 0712100116. Email: oshedafa@yahoo.co.uk

23.   Pastoral Department: Rev. Fr. James  Kabosa, Cathedral Parish, P.O. Box 84, Tanga / Tanzania. E-mail: jameskabosa@yahoo.com

24.   Vocations Director: Rev. Fr. Simon J. Chakusaga, St. Joseph’s Soni Minor Seminary, P.O. Box 34, Soni (Lushoto) /  Tanzania +255 787094252.

25.   PMS Director: Rev. Fr. Paul Semng’indo, Cathedral Parish, P.O. Box 84 Tanga / Tanzania. Mobile: 255685770627; 255 755819897.

26.   Union of the Religious (UWAJIKATA): Rev. Sr. Felicitas Lukindo, Superior of Rosminian Sisters, Muheza Convent, P.O. Box 5084, Tanga / Tanzania. +255 786143166

27.   Catholic Teachers’ Union (UWAWAJITA): Mr. Yakob Isidori, P.O. Box 1108, Tanga / Tanzania.

28.   Catechists’ Union (UMAJITA): Mr. Sixbert Nduguru, P.O. Box 1108, Tanga / Tanzania.

 

RELIGIOUS PERSONNEL WORKING IN THE DIOCESE:

 

Rosminian Fathers (I.C)  25

Rosminian Brothers 4

Rosminian Sisters 36

Benedictine Fathers (OSB) 3

Benedictine Brothers (OSB) 2

Holy Ghost Fathers (CSSP) 2

Passionist Fathers 2

Passionist Brothers 1

Capuchin Fathers 1

Capuchin Brothers 3

OSS Fathers 2

OSS Sisters  2

Sisters of Our Lady of Usambara (COLU)  451

Precious Blood Sisters (CPS) 15

Ivrea Sisters 4

St. Gemma Galgani Sisters 3

Franciscan Capuchin Sisters 9

Collegine Sisters of the Holy Family 6

Carmelite Sisters 3

 

Statistics:

 

Total Population of Tanga:    1,734,301

Catholics:                                 229,301

PARISHES WITH RELIGIOUS HOUSES AND INSTITUTIONS

1.    Chumbageni Tanga, ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA - (1893). P.O. Box 84, Tanga / Tanzania.

COLU Sisters; Catholic Bookshop at City Centre & Pope John Paul II COLU Sisters; St. Anthony’s Hostel, COLU Sisters; Tumaini Health Centre, COLU Sisters; St. Anna COLU Sisters.

Pope John Paul II Pastoral Centre.

2.     Gare,BIKIRA MARIAMPALIZWAMBINGUNI NA MTAKATIFU BERNARD –(1897), P.O. Box 126, Lushoto; DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE CENTRE; COLU Sisters.

3.     Mlingano,BIKIRA MARIA MALKIA WA MBINGU –(1902), P.O. Box 306, Muheza.

4.     Kilole, BIKIRA MARIA MSHINDI- (1937), P.O. Box 5, Korogwe; COLU Sisters; HurumayaMungu . (Divine Mercy) Sisters. 

5.     Lushoto, EKARISTITAKATIFU –(1950), P.O. Box 26, Lushoto. COLU Sisters; Precious Blood Sisters; Missionary Carmelite Sisters of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus.

6.     Kwediboma, FAMILIATAKATIFU- (1950), P.O. Box 46, Handeni. Sisters of Divine Providence (Rosminians).

7.     Mazinde-.Ngua, MARIA MAMA WA MATESO- (1951), P.O. Box 42, Mombo. COLU Sisters.

8.     Potwe, BWANA WETU YESU KRISTO MFALME- (1953), P.O. Box 41, Mnyuzi Tanzania.

9.     Rangwi, MOYO MTAKATIFU WA YESU (1953), P.O. Box 36, Lushoto / Tanzania. COLU Sisters.

10.   Tanga, MTAKATIFU TERESIA WA MTOTO YESU, Barabara ya - 20 (1959), P.O. Box 968, Tanga / Tanzania; COLU Sisters; Sisters of Divine Providence (Rosminians).

11.   Kwai, MTAKATIFU FRANSISKO KSAVERI - (1965), P.O. Box 73, Lushoto / Tanzania; COLU Sisters.

12.   Kongoi, MTAKATIFU PATRIS - (1966), P.O. Box 65, Soni / Tanzania. COLU Sisters.

13.   Muheza, YESU MFUFUKA -(1969), P.O. Box 83, Muheza /Tanzania. COLU Sisters; Sisters of Divine Providence (Rosminians).

14.   Maramba, BIKIRA MARIA MKINGIWA DHAMBI YA ASILI - (1970), P.O. Box 17, Maramba /Tanzania.

15.   Pangani, BIKIRA MARIA NYOTA YA BAHARI- (1973), P.O. Box 85, Pangani /Tanzania. COLU Sisters; Holy Spirit Sisters; Franciscan Capuchin Sisters of Maua (Tanzania).

16.   Hale, BIKIRA MARIA MALKIA NA MAMA- (1974), P.O. Box 483, Korogwe / Tanzania. COLU Sisters; Ivrea Sisters; St. Gemma Galgani Sisters.

17.   Handeni, MTAKATIFU PAULO NA IBRAHIM- (1976), P.O. Box 44, Handeni / Tanzania. Sr. Katharina Kraus (CRA).

18.   Magoma, MTAKATIFU YOSEFMUME WA BIKIRA MARIA –(1976), P.O. Box 598, Korogwe.

19.   Sakharani, MTAKATIFU YOSEF MFANYAKAZI - (1976), P.O. Box 40, Soni / Tanzania. COLU Sisters.

20.   Malindi, MTAKATIFU TERESIA WA MTOTO YESU- (1976), P.O. Box 42, Lushoto / Tanzania.

21.   Amani, BIKIRA MARIA MALKIA WA AMANI- (1985), P.O. Box 54, Amani / Tanzania. COLU Sisters.

22.   Pongwe, MTAKATIFU PETRO MTUME – (1985), P.O. Box 298, Tanga / Tanzania. COLU Sisters.

23.   Kabuku, WATAKATIFU GREGORI NA KATARINA - (1986), P.O. Box 61, Korogwe / Tanzania. COLU Sisters.

24.   Mombo, MTAKATIFU YOSEF MUME WA BIKIRA MARIA - (1986), P.O. Box  56, Mombo / Tanzania. COLU Sisters.

25.   Soni, MTAKATIFU MARTIN WA TOURS - (1989), P.O. Box 140, Soni / Tanzania. COLU Sisters.

26.   Sahare, MTAKATIFU MATIAS MULUMBA, – (1990), P.O. Box 53, Tanga / Tanzania. COLU Sisters; Collegine Sisters of the Holy Family.

27.   Manundu, MTAKATIFU AUGUSTINO - (1991), P.O. Box 120, Korogwe / Tanzania.

28.   Tekwa, MTAKATIFU BENEDIKTI - (2001), P.O. Box 40, Soni / Tanzania. COLU Sisters.

29.   Kwalukonge, MCHUNGAJI MWEMA - (2003), P.O. Box 34, Mombo / Tanzania. COLU Sisters.

30.   Mkuzi, MOYO MTAKATIFU  WA YESU - (2003), P.O. Box 267, Lushoto / Tanzania.

31.   Mabughai,  MTAKATIFU BENEDIKTI - (2010), P.O. Box 326, Lushoto /Tanzania.

32.   Amboni, MTAKATIFU YOSEFU MUKASA – (2011), P.O. Box 84, Tanga / Tanzania.

33.   Mtindiro, MTAKATIFU Francis Xaveri, P.O. Box 122, Muheza /Tanzania.

34.   Misozwe, Parokiatarajiwa (subparish), P.O. Box 180, Muheza / Tanzania.

35.   Mkalamo, Parokiatarajiwa (subparish), P.O. Box 397, Korogwe / Tanzania.

36.   Donge, MTAKATIFU YOHANI MBATIZAJI, Parokiatarajiwa (subparish), P.O. Box  53, Tanga /Tanzania. COLU Sisters.

RELIGIOUS HOUSES:

 

1.     Rosminian Fathers (Institute of Charity – I.C.), Very Rev. Fr. Firmati Tarimo, Provincial, East African Province of St. Josephine Bakhita, Rosmini House, Mwambani, P.O. Box 396, Tanga / Tanzania. Phone: +255 272644112; Email: rosminianseastafrica@gmail.com ; firmatitarimo@yahoo.com; tzprovince@habari.co.tz

2.     I.C. Formation House, Gare, P.O. Box 126, Lushoto / Tanzania.

3.     I.C. Novitiate, Lushoto, P.O. Box 100, Lushoto / Tanzania.

4.     Precious Blood Sisters, St. Mary’s Kifungilo Convent, P.O. Box 1 Lushoto / Tanzania.

5.     Apostolic Life Community of Priests in the Opus Spiritus Sancti (ALCP/OSS), Kabuku, P.O. Box 61, Korogwe / Tanzania.

6.     Passionist Fathers and Brothers (C.P.), Zeneti, P.O. Box 169, Muheza / Tanzania.

7.     Sisters of Providence (Rosminians): Convent & Formation House, Muheza, P.O. Box 5450, Muheza / Tanzania.

8.     Generalate of the Congregation of Our Lady of Usambara Sisters (COLU), Very Rev. Sr. Gaspara Kashamba, Mother General, Kwamndolwa, P.O. Box   280, Korogwe / Tanzania. Tel: +255 27 2640786; Fax: +255 27 2640876; E-mail: kwamndolwasisters@yahoo.com

9.     St. Patrick’s  COLU Uzunguni Postulancy & Candidacy House, P.O. Box 280, Korogwe / Tanzania.

10.  COLU Rangwi Novitiate, P.O. Box 143, Lushoto / Tanzania.

11.  Capuchin Brothers (OFMCap), Mivumoni, P.O. Box 144, Pangani / Tanzania.

12.  Rosminian House of Formation, P.O. Box 100, Lushoto. Phone: 02746328

13.  Holy Ghost Fathers’ East African Novitiate, Magamba, P.O. Box 168, Lushoto / Tanzania. Phone: 02740218.

14.  Sisters of St. Gemma Galgani, Chang’ombe, P.O. Box 220, Korogwe / Tanzania.

15.  Holy Spirit Sisters, P.O. Box 85,  Pangani / Tanzania.

16.  Benedictine Fathers’ House (Domus Religiosa), Sakharani Chini, P.O. Box 40, Soni / Tanzania.

17.  Franciscan Capuchin Sisters of Maua Convent, Dispensary & Pre-School, Mivumoni, P.O. Box 35, Pngani / Tanzania.

18.  Collegine Sisters of the Holy Family, Bombo Area, P.O. Box 5012, Tanga / Tanzania.

19.  IVREA SISTERS (Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception of Ivrea), Zeneti, P.O. Box 169, Muheza / Tanzania.

20.  Missionary Carmelite Sisters of St. Theresia of the Child Jesus, P.O. Box 26, Lushoto /Tanzania.

21.  Little Sisters of St. Francis, c/o Handeni Parish, P.O. Box 44, Handeni / Tanzania.

22.  Masista wa Huruma ya Mungu (Divine Compassion Sisters), c/o Kilole Parish, P.O. Box 5, Korogwe / Tanzania; Manundu Parish, P.O. Box 120, KOROGWE / Tanzania.; Hills View, P.O. Box 404, Korogwe / Tanzania.

SCHOOLS:

1.     St. Joseph’s Soni Junior Seminary, P.O. Box 34, Soni / Tanzania.

2.     Kongei Secondary School, P.O. Box 61, Lushoto / Tanzania.

3.     St. Mary’s Mazinde Juu Girls’ Secondary School, P.O. Box 90, Lushoto / Tanzania; Phone: 02740140

4.     Kifungilo Girls’ Secondary School, P.O. Box 37, Lushoto / Tanzania; Phone: 02740201 

5.     Catechetical School for COLU (Congregation of Our Lady of Usambara) Sisters, P.O. Box 143, Lushoto / Tanzania.

6.     St. Joseph’s Commercial School, P.O. Box 5084, Tanga / Tanzania. Phone: 02743119

7.     Usambara Girls’ Secondary School, P.O. Box 517, Korogwe / Tanzania.

8.     Tanga Don Bosco Technical Secondary School, Kange, P.O. Box 1108, Tanga / Tanzania.

9.     Rosmini Secondary School, P.O. Box 676, Tanga / Tanzania; Phone: 02746048.

10.   St. Catherine Secondary School, P.O. Box 51, Lushoto / Tanzania.

11.   St. Catherine Pre & Primary English Medium School, P.O. Box 51, Lushoto / Tanzania.

12.   Montessori Training Centre, P.O. Box 51, Lushoto /Tanzania.

13.   St. Eugene Lodge Management College, P.O. Box 51, Lushoto / Tanzania.

14.   Hale Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 483, Korogwe / Tanzania.

15.   Handeni Parish Pre- School, P.O. Box 44, Handeni / Tanzania.

16.   Kwediboma Parish Divine Providence Sisters (Rosminian) Pre-School & Orphanage, P,O, Box 46, Handeni / Tanzania.

17.   Kabuku Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 61, Korogwe /Tanzania.

18.   Kilole Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 5, Korogwe / Tanzania.

19.   Kongoi Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 65, Soni / Tanzania.

20.   Lushoto Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 26, Lushoto / Tanzania.

21.   St. Mathias Mulumba Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 53, Tanga /Tanzania.

22.   St. Peter’s Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 298, Tanga / Tanzania.

23.   St. Theresa’s Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 968, Tanga / Tanzania.

24.   Mombo Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 56, Mombo / Tanzania.

25.   St. John the Baptist Sub-Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 53, Tanga / Tanzania.

26.   St. Benedict’s Pre- & Primary School, Mabughai, P.O. Box 326, Lushoto / Tanzania.

27.   Rosminian Sisters of Providence Pre- & Primary School, P.O. Box 5084, Tanga / Tanzania.

28.   Pangani Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 85, Pangani / Tanzania.

29.   St. Martin of Tours Soni Parish Orphanage, P.O. Box 140, Soni / Tanzania.

30.   Sakarani Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 40, Soni / Tanzania.

31.   St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 84, Tanga / Tanzania.

32.   RMET (Rock Memorial Education Trust), Hills View, P.O. Box 404, Korogwe / Tanzania (Pre-& Primary School; Secondary School & Grade A Teachers College; Diploma in Early Childhood Education; Diploma in Special Needs Education).

33.   Kwamndolwa COLU Sisters Pre-School, P.O. Box 280, Korogwe / Tanzania.

34.   St. Patrick’s Uzunguni Candidacy & Postulancy for COLU Sisters, Kwamndolwa, P.O. Box 280, Korogwe / Tanzania.

35.   Kwalukonge Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 34, Mombo / Tanzania.

36.   Maramba Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 1518, Maramba / Tanzania.

37.   St. Paul the Apostle Catechetical Centre, Mlingano, P.O. Box 1108, Tanga / Tanzania.

38.   Muheza Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 83, Muheza / Tanzania.

39.   St. Peter’s Saruji Parish Pre-School, Pongwe, P.O. Box 298, Tanga / Tanzania.

40.   Christ the King Potwe Parish Pre-School, P.O. Box 41, Mnyuzi, Tanzania.

Orphanages:

Casa della Gioia, Collegine Sisters of the Holy Family, Bombo Area, P.O. Box 866, Tanga / Tanzania.

Casa Famiglia Rosetta, Raskazone,  P.O. Box 5012, Tanga / Tanzania. Or: Rev. Prof. Vincenzo Sorce, International NGO, Contrada Bagno, 93100 Caltanissetta, Sicily / Italy.  E-mail: donvincenzosorce@tiscali.it

 

 

DIOCESE OF TANGA:

Priests’ list – October 2013

 

No.

Name.

birth

 

Ordination 

Assignment

Rt. Rev. Bishop Anthony M.Banzi

1946

 1973

Bishop of Tanga Diocese

1.     

Mtoi Odilo, Rev. Fr.

1929

1960

Chaplain Kifungilo Girls’ Sec. School

2.     

Ushaki Vincent, Rev. Fr.

1930

1968

Assistant Parish Priest, Mlingano Parish          

3.     

Nkondora Vitus, Rev. Fr.

1941

1970

Parish Priest, Mkuzi Parish

4.     

Maganga Martin, Very Rev. Fr.  

1942

1972

Vicar General & Parish Priest of St. Theresa Parish

5.     

Kayanza Zachary, Rev. Fr.  + died 28/12/2013

1951

1975

6.     

Mavunga Denis, Rev. Fr.

1945

1975

Assistant Parish Priest of St. Anthony of Padua Parish

7.     

Msemwa Severine, Rev. Fr.

1947

1975

Parish Priest of Potwe Parish

8.     

Mbuya Fraternus, Rev. Fr.

1948

1976

Assistant Parish Priest of Malindi Parish

9.     

Mhuza George, Rev. Fr.

1954

1979

Chaplain of COLU Sisters at Rangwi

10.  

Gembe Francis, Rev. Fr.

1956

1981

Convalescence Home

11.  

Seng’enge Ernest, Rev. Fr.

1952

1981

Assistant Parish Priest at Misozwe Sub-Parish.

12.  

Mshami Richard, Rev. Fr.

1953

1981

Assistant Parish Priest of Mlingano Parish

13.  

Chambi John, Rev. Fr.

1957

1982

Chaplain of COLU Sisters at Kwamndolwa Convent

14.  

Rodoussakis Peter, Rev. Fr.

 

1982

Convalescence Home

15.  

Shekumkai Roman, Rev. Fr

1957

1982

Assistant Parish Priest of St. Mathias Mulumba Parish

16.  

Mahundi John, Rev. Fr.

1959

1985

Missionary in Mbeya Diocese

17.  

Singano Silas, Rev. Fr.

1956

1986

Parish Priest of Kwediboma Parish

18.  

Yagaza Severine, Rev. Fr.

1962

1986

Missionary in the U.S.A.

19.  

Mshami Paulo, Rev. Fr.

1956

1986

Parish Priest of St. Mathias Mulumba Parish

20.  

Titus Mdoe, Rt. Rev.

1951

1986

Auxiliary Bishop of Dar es Salaam (2013).

21.  

Mbena Joseph, Rev. Fr.

1957

1987

Parish Priest of Pangani Parish

22.  

Nyandwi Leopold, Rev. Fr.

1960

1987

Parish Priest of Kongoi Parish

23.  

Laurent Mapunda, Rev. Fr.

1962

1987

 

24.  

Zuakuu John, Rev. Fr.

1961

1988

Parish Priest of Malindi Parish

25.  

Baruti Stanislaus Fr.

1954

1989

Parish Priest of Amani Parish

26.  

Mavengero Emmanuel, Rev. Fr.

1961

1989

Parish Priest of Misozwe Sub-Parish

27.  

Ponera Thadei, Rev. Fr.

1963

1990

Parish Priest of Mazinde-Ngua Parish

28.  

Msagati Thomas, Rev. Fr.

1962

1991

Parish Priest of Hale Parish, Lands & Buildings; Health Department.

29.  

Semkuya Paul, Rev. Fr.

1958

1991

Parish Priest of Mkalamo Sub- Parish

30.  

Kimwemwe Edwin, Rev. Fr.

1962

1991

Convalescence Home

31.  

Mtunguja Anthony, Rev. Fr.

1958

1991

Parish Priest of Rangwi Parish

32.  

Kika Passian, Rev. Fr.

1963

1994

Parish Priest of Maramba Parish

33.  

Kikoti Joseph, Rev. Fr.

1967

1996

Parish Priest of Tekwa Parish

34.  

Mkamwa Thaddeus, Rev. Fr.

1967

1997

Vice Chancellor Academic affairs, S.A.U.T., Mwanza

35.  

Mahimbo Casmir, Rev. Fr.

1964

1997

Rector of st. Joseph’s Soni Junior Seminary

36.  

Mahonge Maximillian, Rev. Fr.

1965

1997

Assistant Parish Priest of Handeni Parish

37.  

Maivaji Elias, Rev. Fr.

1964

1997

Parish Priest of Mtindiro Parish

38.  

Sekija Joseph, Rev. Fr.

1966

1997

Dean of Korogwe & Parish Priest of Kilole Parish

39.  

Kiangio Thomas, Rev. Fr.

1965

1997

General Secretary, Diocese of Tanga

40.  

Kihiyo Martin, Rev. Fr.

1968

1997

Parish Priest of Muheza Parish; Chaplain of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Apostleship of Prayer.

41.  

Kiama Nemes, Rev. Fr.

1965

1999

Parish Priest of Sakharani Parish

42.  

Nitunga Sylvester, Rev. Fr.

1968

1999

Judicial Vicar.

43.  

Shekuamba Andrea, Rev. Fr.

1966

2000

Teacher & Formator at Segerea Major Seminary, Dar es Salaam.

44.  

Kabarega Gerard, Rev. Fr.

1970

2000

Lecturer & Chaplain at Ruaha University College (Branch of SAUT) at Iringa

45.  

Mkamwa Jerome, Rev. Fr.

1967

2000

Lecturer & Formator at Kibosho Major Seminary, Moshi.

46.  

Shemfumbwa Benedict, Rev. Fr.

1967

2000

Lecturer and formator at Segerea Major  Seminary, Dar es Salaam and Secretary of Ecumenism & Interreligious Dialogue.

47.  

Sabuni John, Rev. Fr.

1965

2001

Parish Priest of Handeni Parish and Director of Caritas.

48.  

Kingazi Donatus, Rev. Fr.

1970

2001

Parish Priest of Mlingano Parish and Dean of Tanga.

49.  

Mapunda Peter, Rev. Fr.

1970

2003

Assistant Parish Priest of Kongoi Parish

50.  

Shemdoe Maurusi, Rev. Fr.

1970

2003

Assistant Parish Priest of St. Mathias Mulumba Parish; Chaplain of the Sick and Prisons

51.  

Mngano Patrick, Rev. Fr.

1968

2003

Chaplain of COLU Sisters at Rangwi

52.  

Shetui Joseph, Rev. Fr.

1973

2004

Studying in the U.S.A.

53.  

Kimbwi Richard, Rev. Fr.

1972

2004

Coordinator of Social Communications and Director of Radio Huruma FM.

54.  

Masangu Alex, Rev. Fr.

1975

2005

Head of Department – Philosophy - at St. Augustine University of Tanzania, Malimbe Main Campus, Mwanza.

55.  

Shedafa Odillo, Rev. Fr.

1969

2006

Parish Priest of St. Joseph Mukasa Parish. Amboni / Tanga.

56.  

Temu Augustine, Rev. Fr.

1975

2007

Teacher at St. Paul the Apostle Catechetical Training Centre, Mlingano.

57.  

Semng’indo Paul, Rev. Fr.

1975

2007

Parish Priest of St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral Parish

58.  

Msigiti Severine, Rev. Fr.

1976

2008

Magoma Parish & PMS Director.

59.  

Kihiyo Clement, Rev. Fr.

1976

2008

Studying in Roma, Italy.

60.  

Kagaba Peter, Rev. Fr.

1975

2009

Studying in Vienna, Austria / Europe.

61.  

Mang’ongo Alfred Becketty, Rev. Fr.

1962

2010

Parish Priest of Manundu Parish.

62.  

Shirima Paul, Rev. Fr.

1976

2011

Assistant Parish Priest of St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral Parish.

63.  

Kabosa James, Rev. Fr.

1977

2011

Assistant Parish Priest of St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral Parish.

64.  

Kajiru Richard, Rev. Fr.

1976

2011

Parish Priest of Kwai Parish

65.  

Singano Peter, Rev. Fr.

1976

2011

Assistant Parish Priest of Kwai Parish.

66.  

Chakusaga Simon, Rev. Fr.

1976

2013

Teacher and Formator & Spiritual Director at St. Joseph’s Soni Junior Seminary.

67.  

Saguti Anthony, Rev. Fr.

1976

2013

Assistant Parish Priest of Kwediboma Parish.

68.  

Kipingu Ernest, Rev. Fr.

1974

2013

Assistant Parish Priest of Muheza Parish & Assistant Judicial Vicar.

 

THE RELIGIOUS AND INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE:

SN

Name

D.O.B

Final Vows

Ordination

1

Mitchell Anthony Patrick

16.07.1948

08.09.1975

13.06.1976 Ballyforan

Parish Priest -Kwalukonge

2

Shayo Polycarp Colman

30.10.1958

17.07.1991

28.06.1992 Moshi

Novice Master - Lushoto

3

Marandu Anthony Thomas

01.07.1961

17.07.1990

30.06.1991 Moshi

Parish Priest - Gare

4

Tarimo Firmati Cosmas

30.09.1960

08.09.1992

27.06.1993 Moshi

Provincial

5

Haki Augusti Lazaro

13.08.1961

08.09.1992

27.06.1993 Moshi

Teacher/Formator – Kibosho Major

6

Chuwa Ambrose  Marcel

06.12.1961

15.08.1995

29.06.1996 Moshi

Director – Kwalukonge Health Center

7

Malisa Stanslaus Casmiry

17.11.1962

15.08.1994

29.06.1996 Moshi

Parish Priest – Kibiko – Ngong Kenya

8

Kibiriti Emilian Atanasi

29.01.1968

06.08.2001

12.07.2003 Moshi

Director of Fundraising Office

9

Mpete Enhart Raphael

14.09.1968

06.08.2001

08.06.2003 Lugarawa

Rector – Ngong International House of Formation-  Kenya

10

Mwinami Vincent Mwanakoya

17.07.1961

06.08.2001

 

Assistant Novice Master - Lushoto

11

Akello Thomas

08.12.1972

06.08.2001

19.08.2004 Kisumu

Administrator – Ngong International House of Formation – Kenya

12

Nitunga Diomedi Ludovick

30.10.1970

18.12.2003

07.07.2005 Maramba

Manager – Rosmini Secondary School

13

Alufwani Stanslaus Panyako

22.07.1973

12.10.2003

 

Assistant -Kibiko Parish – Ngong Kenya

14

Feldman Geoffrey George

02.01.1974

06.08.2001

19.07.2008 Tanga

Generalitia Vicar of Spiritual Charity - Rome

15

Bahati Peter Abel

22.02.1964

11.10.2006

10.07.2007 Moshi

Parish Priest – St. Peter’s Saruji

16

Mwamunyi Victor Lehan

29.08.1968

21.11.2004

17.07.2008 Dodoma

Parish Priest - Lushoto

17

Omare Reginald Peter

15.02.1976

21.11.2004

Student Diploma in Accounting – Jordan University Morogoro

18

Kamau George Igiria

26.06.1972

11.10.2006

19.05.2007 Nairobi

Parish Priest – Mombo

19

Shayo Francis Thaddeus

26.11.1975

11.10.2006

21.07.2011 Moshi

Vocation Annimator - East Africa

20

Omondi Erick Otieno

25.11.1981

16.10.2010

31.08.2011 Kisumu

Studying – Post Graduate in Philosophy – Gregorian University – Roma

21

Massawe Fregiel Constantine

02.12.1976

16.10.2010

21.07.2011 Moshi

Postulancy Director - Gare

22

Agak Simon Omeno

26.11.1978

08.12.2012

Studying undergaraduate – The Beda College - Roma

23

Oisso Fulgence Epimaki

07.03.1978

08.12.2012

Studying undergaraduate – Lateran University last year – Roma

24

Mwanzia Richard

28.03.1981

08.12.2012

Studying Undergaraduate – Lateran University last year – Roma

25

Shayo Wilhard Bahati

05.08.1980

12.01.2013

Studying Undergraduate – The Beda College - Roma

Passionists:

 

 Name

birth

Profess/ ordination

Assignment

 Roberto Dal Corso, Rev. Fr.

1962

1982 / 1988

Superior, Projects Manager, Pastor at Potwe Parish and spiritual Director of Ivrea Sisters

Placidi Siyoyi, Rev. Fr.

1975

2005 / 2010

Assistant Projects Manager, pastor at Hale Parish

 Engelbert Kilasara, Rev. Frt.

1981

First Vows 2008

Pastoral Year apostolate

BENEDICTINE COMMUNITY:

Name

Birth

Profess/ordination

Assignment

Julianus Bombo, Rev. Fr.

1965

1997/2002

Superior

Athanas Meixner, Rev. Fr.

1938

1958 / 1964

Parish priest of Soni; Promoter of farmers

Damian Milliken, Rev. Fr.

1933

1953/1958

Parish Priest of Mabughai; Girls’ Sec. School Manager of Mazinde Juu & Kongei

Coelestin Rapp, Rev. Br.

1961

1981

In charge of Farm: forest, vineyard & livestock

Petrus Mumburi, Rev. Br.

1970

2002

In charge of Carpentry

 

HOLY GOST FATHERS C.S.Sp

1.     Benedict Kisoi Rev.Fr.  

1970

1998

2004

NOVICE DIRECTOR

2.     Deusdedit Ambrose Tarimo, Rev. Fr. 

1973

2002

2007

Assistant novice director

 

ALCP / OSS

Name

birth

Profess/ Ordination

Assignment

1.Rev. Fr. Henry Kahumba

1968

2001

Parish of Kabuku

2.Rev. Fr. Urbanus Riziki

1965

1995

Assistant Parish Priest of Kabuku

OFMCap

name

birth

Profess./ Ordination

Assignment

1.     Novatus Mrema, Rev. Fr.

1973

2005

Guardian: i/c of Farm and livestock

2.      Andreas Kiyanga, Br.

1961

1994

Vicar: assistant of Guardian

3.      Stephen Mboya, Br.

1949

1985

Gardener

4.      Giorgio Picchi, Br.

1940

1967

Chicken & hare farm; water supply, milling machines

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