Mission: Tanzania!
Follow along as Fr. Jim shares his experience on his new assignment for our Resurrectionist mission in Tanzania!
Easter Triduum in Tanzania: Holy Thursday & Good Friday
We divided our responsibilities for the Triduum. I led the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Fr. Yohana led the Way of the Cross and the Good Friday Service.
Palm / Passion Sunday – Part 2
Everything was ready for our Palm/Passion Sunday procession and Eucharist.
Palm / Passion Sunday in Tanzania – Part 1
It was Palm/Passion Sunday and I knew that there would be “extra” things to prepare.
Chrism Mass in Musoma
Our Holy Week started on Thursday, March 30th when Fr. Maciej, Fr. Yohana, Br. Michael, and I participated in the Chrism Mass with Bishop Michael Msonganzila in the Diocese of Musoma.
Filling in at Butiama
Fr. Phillip and Br. Mosses were invited to visit the Galilee Ministry Project in Poland.
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,