In the olden days, many traditional marriages in East Africa were arranged by the parents. The parents chose the marriage partners for their sons and daughters. Since it was the tradition conventional in those days, things went on smoothly and the young couples learnt to love each other as they built up their families and … Continue reading Should my parents choose a marriage partner for me or not?

"...It has been wonderful to share the mission with you dear Fathers: Francisco (Paco), James and Eric..." These were the sentiments express by all of us who gathered yesterday 03-07-2017 in Burka Parish, to bid farewell to our three confreres, who have received their new appointments, namely: Paco and Eric leaving the Arusha District to … Continue reading …Farewell Paco, James and Eric

  Last february, we made a Volleyball pitch for our young people in Epiphany Parish in the Archidiocese of Arusha-tanzania. When we began, only a few of them had a slight idea about the game. Almost five months after, many of them have learnt how to play and have come to love the game, such … Continue reading A game of Volley for the youth of SVD Epiphany Parish in Arusha, Tanzania

Last week, on 22 June 2017, two of our young seminarians, who just completed their studies in Philosophy, travelled to Ghana to begin their Noviciate Program in Nkwatia-Kwahu, that will last for one year. They are Bernard Ong'au Obuya  and George Muinde Katuka. We wish them all the best in this important stage in their … Continue reading Our new nocices

Today is the feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist. John became the herald of the grace of God not only to his barren parents but to all humanity. His mission was ordained for him long before his birth. Today, the heralds of this everlasting grace of God that, the one confirmed in Christ, … Continue reading “Yeho-hanan” God is gracious