1. We sincerely thank the St. Bernadette Small Christian Community for cleaning the church yesterday. They were 22 in number. Next week, it will be the turn of the St. Elijah Community, followed by the St. Leo the Great Community.
2. Small Christian Communities that have not yet submitted the contribution of TZS 2,000 per baptized member towards the construction of the Alternative Cathedral in Pugu are requested to complete this exercise. Likewise, Community Chairpersons are requested to submit lists of the faithful who have made these contributions so that proper records can be maintained.
3. The Pastoral Department of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam invites all faithful of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam to participate in a special workshop to be held on 26 September 2026 at Uhuru Stadium. The purpose of the workshop is to strengthen our faith and build Synodal unity within our Archdiocese.
We are also requested to contribute a participation fee of TZS 5,000, which will be used to cover various expenses. Please register through your respective Small Christian Communities.
4. There will be an orientation seminar for all Executive Committee members of the Small Christian Communities and Zones on Sunday, 13 September 2026, immediately after the Second Mass, at the Cardinal Rugambwa Hall. All the leaders concerned are kindly requested to attend the seminar without fail.
5. The Most Reverend Jude Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi, Archbishop of Dar es Salaam, invites us to attend and participate in the Holy Mass for the Episcopal Ordination of the Bishop-Elect, Monsignor Vincent Lawrence Mpwaji, on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
The Holy Mass will begin at 9:00 AM at the Msimbazi Centre Grounds.
On the preceding day, Friday, 4 September 2026, there will be Evening Prayer (Vespers) at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, beginning at 5:00 PM. During this celebration, the Bishop-Elect will make the Profession of Faith and take the Oath of Fidelity.
6. Application forms for joining Visiga Minor Seminary of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, the Diocese of Morogoro, and other diocesan seminaries are available every Wednesday at the Office of the Vocations Director of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam.
- Form fee: TZS 20,000
- The opportunity is for young men who have completed Standard Seven.
For more information, please read the notice on the parish notice board.
7. Malaika Healthcare has organized training in caregiving services for those interested. The training will begin on 24 September 2026 and will run for four weeks.
- Registration fee: TZS 10,000
- Applicants must be between 18 and 50 years old.
For more information, please read the notice on the parish notice board.
8. SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT OF DIACONATE – SOCIETY OF THE STIGMATA OF JESUS
- Frt. Boniface Ales CSS
- Frt. Francis Manyenje CSS
- Frt. Sixberth Sixiberth Mdamba CSS
- Frt. Peter Manix Musonda CSS
- Frt. John Baptist Geddi CSS
Anyone who knows of any impediment is requested to inform the Parish Priest. Above all, let us remember them in our prayers.
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
Oscar Novatus Mbelwa and Rachel Anthony Njawike
THIRD ANNOUNCEMENT
Anatory Moses Kashonda and Rehema Paschal Mtandika
Donatus Ferninand Rweyemamu and Juliana Bernard Jimmy
James Donald Davisen and Rose Anthony Joachim
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROSITY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. 🙏✝️