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| HE Archbishop Francisco Padilla, Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania |
The Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania, his Excellency Archbishop Francisco Padilla, has urged the Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful to be of assistance and not a burden to the newly ordained Bishop Edward Mapunda of Singida Diocese.
Speaking during the ordination of the New Bishop, the Apostolic Nuncio said “Bishop Mapunda is looking for the cooperation of Priests, Nuns and faithful in order that he fulfills his mission. Do not try to become a stumbling block to the realization of his pastoral plans instead, be loyal to him,” he said.
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| Rt. Rev. Edward Mapunda, Bishop of Singida |
He commended the Lay Faithful of Singida for their patience and persevering in prayers throughout the two years they have been waiting for their shepherd.
“God's work is different from men’s work; It is through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit that the appointment of Bishops are made,” he said adding that “God does not look out for the beauty of any person but looks at the uprightness of heart. So I am asking you, Bishop Mapunda, take courage with your mission for that God has chosen you because he knows your unique virtues and talents.”
Speaking on behalf of the Conference, the president of Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), Rt Rev Tarcisius Ngalalekumtwa welcomed him into the collegiality of Bishops and wished him success in his new mission.
By Sara Pelaji, Kiongozi Newspaper TEC