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| Rt. Rev. Agapiti Ndorobo, Bishop of Mahenge |
The Diocese of Mahenge, on 30th October 2014, celebrated the 50th Anniversary (Golden Jubilee) since it was established. The climax of the event was marked by the celebration of the Holy Mass led by the Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania, Most Rev Francesco Padilla, and was attended by a number of Bishops, Priests and hundreds of faithful from within and outside the diocese. The Holy Mass was held on the grounds of the Christ the King Cathedral, Kwiro.
Speaking to the audience before the Holy Mass, Bishop Agapiti Ndorobo of Mahenge Diocese invited the people present to join the people of Mahenge diocese in thanking God for the gift of faith that was planted by the missionaries. The Diocese of Mahenge was separated from Dar es Salaam on 1st July 1964.
Delivering a message of the Holy Father, the Apostolic Nuncio said that Pope Francis wants the people of Mahenge to realize the significance of their faith while celebrating this golden Jubilee. They were encouraged to make their faith become their identity through baptism so that everybody lives in truth, peace, forgiveness and love.
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| Christ the King, Cathedral -Kwiro -Mahenge Diocese |
“The way you have been evangelized by the missionaries, is the same way you are now sent to evangelize; -Go and become good catalysts of faith and forgiveness to the society,” stated the message. The Nuncio went on to say that “The 50th anniversary celebration should not end up by that celebration but should be the new beginning of cherishing love to the generation to come.”
Speaking at the event on behalf of Rt. Rev Tarcisio Ngalalekumtwa, the President of the Tanzania Episcopal conference (TEC), the Archbishop of Songea, Most Rev Damian Dallu congratulated Diocese of Mahenge for the event and above all for rendering health and educational services without discrimination. “Rendering Social service should be part and parcel of our mission and should be given without discrimination or reservation,” he said.
The event was also attended by government and parties leaders.
Source:Sarah Pelaji, Kiongozi Newspaper, TEC Communications Office