Mission: Tanzania!
Follow along as Fr. Jim shares his experience on his new assignment for our Resurrectionist mission in Tanzania!
Vitalis’ Vocation Story & a Bonus!
While Fr. Toby Collins, CR was visiting Morogoro, Tanzania, he spent time learning about the many vocation stories of the Resurrectionist seminarians. Today we hear from Vitalis.
Fr. Toby Collins, CR visits Morogoro – Part 2
Among many, one great contribution that Fr. Toby made was that he gave the input for the seminarians’ day of recollection which began Friday evening and concluded on Saturday afternoon.
Fr. Toby Collins, CR Visits Morogoro – Part 1
The XXXIV General Chapter of the Congregation of the Resurrection passed a number of action resolutions when we met in Rome in July 2023. One called for the rector of the formation house in Morogoro to ask for one Resurrectionist from around the world to visit the seminary for two weeks each year.
An Unexpected, But Welcome, Break
Fr. Evandro and Francesco flew into Dar es Salaam when they arrived, but they were flying back to Rome from Zanzibar. So, that meant that after Fr. Andrzej drove us back to Mwanza, we flew to Zanzibar, where I stayed overnight before continuing my journey back to Dar es Salaam.
Buhemba Parish Welcomes Fr. Evandro – Part 3
After the festivities of the morning, Fr. Evandro and Francesco were given a tour of the facilities and various classrooms.
Buhemba Parish Welcomes Fr. Evandro Part 2
In the midst of the work, Fr. Evandro and Francesco were able to experience one of the great wonders of Tanzania: the Serengeti!
Buhemba Parish Welcomes Fr. Evandro Part 1
It takes about 30-40 minutes to drive between the parish in Butiama and the parish in Buhemba. It seems that word spread quickly that we were returning to the Buhemba parish for a few days. We had a great “informal” greeting at the gate!
Fr. Evandro Visits the Resurrection Sisters
After the tour of the Butiama parish, we met with Fr. Phillip and then, afterwards, had a wonderful lunch. Fr. Andrzej joined us for lunch and then all of us drove the short distance to visit the Resurrection Sisters in Buturu.
Fr. Evandro Visits Butiama
After the weekend, Fr. Evandro, Francesco and I drove to Butiama to meet with Fr. Phillip and Br. Mosses.
Fr. Evandro visits Morogoro: Part 2
Before we left Morogoro, Fr. Evandro and Francesco had time to visit the market with Fr. Daniel.
Fr. Evandro Visits Morogoro: Part 1
Early in the new year, Fr. Evandro Miranda Rosa, C.R., our Superior General in Rome, contacted me about the possibility of coming to Tanzania for a short visit with our new Econ General, Mr. Francesco Ruspoli.
Most People Love Dogs
We have two guard dogs: Simba (Lion in Swahili) and Rex. Both are German Shepherds. Simba, the female, is older. Rex, the male, is a young adult.