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.
Baptisms at Tarani Outstation
The liturgy of the Eucharist with baptisms began at Tarani. Fr. Yohana presided. The baptismal font was made ready! Really! When people are baptized here, a great deal of water is used!
Tarani Outstation on the Feast of St. Francis
On Tuesday, October 4, Fr. Yohana, Br. Michael, Gervas and I traveled to the Tarani outstation in order to celebrate the feast…
Christmas in Buhemba: Celebrations Part 2
It takes about 15 minutes to drive from Mirwa to Magunga,. The choir was ready, and the organist was in fine form. They also have little girls who dance throughout the Mass.
Christmas in Buhemba: Celebrations Part 1
We had an 8:00 p.m. Mass in the main church—called Biatika—at which Fr. Yohana presided and preached. I proclaimed the gospel and baptized some children…
Christmas in Buhemba: Preparations Part 2
Brother Michael is the chief engineer for the Christmas decorations in the church. He was working all week.
Christmas in Buhemba: Preparations Part 1
One of the most important preparations for Christmas in the Buhemba parish is to visit the sick and elderly who will not be able to come to church on Christmas Day.
Perpetual Vows of Vitalis & Joseph: Part IV
Gervas, who is near the end of his philosophy studies, had organized some entertainment for our guests. There was music, skits, dancing, and singing.
Perpetual Vows of Vitalis & Joseph: Part III
We returned to the formation house after the vows. It was a beautiful day, with no rain.
Perpetual Vows of Vitalis and Joseph: Part II
The perpetual vow ceremony was about to begin. Fr. Andrzej and Fr. Yohana were making sure that everything was in order.