Mission: Tanzania!
Follow along as Fr. Jim shares his experience on his new assignment for our Resurrectionist mission in Tanzania!
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.
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.