The Catholic Diocese of Zanzibar is celebrating 150 Years of Catholic Faith in the celebration that will be attended by President of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, Dr Ali Mohamed Shein, (the Guest of Honor) on Sunday 19 January 2014.
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| Bishop Augustine Shao of Zanzibar |
Information received from TEC Communication Department said all the preparations are set and the Diocese is expected to host a number dignitaries including Bishops from All over the country who have confirmed their participation, Priests and religious Brothers and Sisters. Also invited are the leaders of other Christian denominations, and a representative from the Office of the Mufti (Muslim Leader) of Zanzibar.
The Catholic Bishop of Zanzibar Rt Rev Augustine Shao said the government has already confirmed the deployment of high level security people who will ensure about the safety of the participants and that the celebrations go well as planned.
In addition, he said that Catholicism has been there in the Island and that it has permanently contributed to the community of Zanzibar, particularly in the area of education , health , language and social development.
Diocese of Zanzibar is made up by the Island of Unguja and Pemba and that it has eight parishes, six are located in Unguja and two in Pemba. The Diocese has the Catholic Population of 11,600.
SOURCE: TEC Communications Department