On Friday 19th October 2018, the SVD youths from our parishes in Arusha set on a Journey to Nairobi to visit their counterparts in DIWOPA parish in Kayole. The Journey began at 6 a.m. hoping to arrive in Nairobi on time for lunch. However, things changed on the way when our bus developed some mechanical … Continue reading SVD Youths from Arusha Visit to SVD Parish in Nairobi

The term Deacon is derived from the Greek Word diakonos that means "Servant". In the Acts of the Apostles 6:1-6 we read: Now in those days, as the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose by the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.  2 So the twelve summoned the community of disciples and said, “It is … Continue reading Deacon means Servant

One of the 5 important pillars of our Christian faith is the Word of God - the Holy Scriptures.  Others include the Deity,  the Creed, the Holy Place and the Liturgy. It is by reading and reflecting upon the Scriptures that we come to know the will of God for us.  Unless we read attentively … Continue reading Taking Seriously the Word of God

On Sunday 14 October 2018, the Archbishop of Arusha Archdiocese Isaac Amani was in our SVD Parish in Burka to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation to 115 young boys and girls. Together with them were also 135 others who receive the Eucharistic Jesus for the first time. In his Homily, the Archbishop who is only … Continue reading Come Holy Spirit and Dwell in your Children