A Baptism in Magunga
Late Friday afternoon in early February, Fr. Maciej came to my room and asked me if I thought I could manage to do a Baptism at the Sunday Mass in Magunga.
Someone had a Birthday – Part 2
After our incredible birthday meal, there was still more…two more cakes and more celebrating…first with the choir in the main church and then with the women’s group.
Someone Had a Birthday – Part 1
Before the conclusion of Mass on my birthday, Fr. Maciej invited me to sit in a chair in front of the altar.
New Superior for Tanzanian Mission
Fr. Maciej Braun, C.R. had served the maximum length of time—nine years—as Superior of the Tanzanian Mission in East Africa. After a consultation,
A Normal Weekend
There is a rhythm that I have fallen into over the last few months. Since we have three priests and one brother in the parish, we can divide…
Another Tire Puncture and a Few Other Events
Francis Peter Kapanda was completing his summer pastoral work in Butiama, and he came to visit Br. Michael and Gervas Sililo, …
Musoma and a Wedding!
Saturday, October 8 marked something new for me…a parish wedding. One of the primary school teachers,
Br. Mosses and Kizaro-Matongo
Just before Fr. Daniel left for Morogoro, we had another celebration. It was the name’s day of Br. Mosses, so we invited the men from Butiama to join us in Buhemba for dinner
Celebration for Fr. Daniel Part 1
With the growth of the Tanzanian Mission, we needed to figure out a long-term plan for the formation of our seminarians who are preparing for priesthood…
A Morning in Buhemba Parish and School
Every day begins with Mass at 7:00 a.m. in the parish church. Monday through Friday, all the students and teachers from the school are joined by about 20 parishioners for Mass.