Christian Values Versus traditional Cultures, by Fr. Lawrence Muthee, SVD Widows who are being prepared to receive the Holy Eucharist From the Catechism of the Catholic faith, we learn that the Catholic faith and worship is anchored on three major pillars namely: the Holy Scriptures, The Apostolic Tradition and the Magisterium. These three are founded … Continue reading Christian Values Versus Traditional Cultures, by Fr. Lawrence Muthee, SVD

It was a colourful day full of gratitudes and appreciations as the Divine Word Missionaries Kenya-Tanzania province marked 20 years of their presence in Tanzania. His Gracias Isaack Amani, the Archibishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha led priests, religious men and women, the Friends of SVD and the congregation drawn from our 5 parishes … Continue reading 20 Years of Wonderful Deeds

Simanjiro Catholic Mission On 6th September 2020, the Priests and the faithful of Good Shepherd SVD parish in Simanjiro, Tanzania, gathered in one of the farthest outstation to celebrate the Parish Feast day. The patron of the parish is Jesus The Good Shepherd. However, since the parish was handed over on the feast of the … Continue reading A Day of Joy and Celebration

The 2nd of September 2020 will go down the history of Good Shepherd Parish in Simanjiro, Arusha - Tanzania as a very memorable day. It was a very sunny and warm day. After a long wait, many prayers and anticipation, 17 of 22 Catechist were given brand new motorcycles to help them in the evangelization … Continue reading Wheels to Evangelize

“Change is as good as rest”, says an old English refrain. While some changes are wrought by predictable and intended occurrences, others are outside our human power and control. Nevertheless, every occurrence brings about change and new beginnings to many aspects of our lives. The Covid-19 pandemic was neither intended nor predictable to the human … Continue reading The unprecedented change