It was another week of quietness and reflection about the very First Love - the motive for which we made a choice to serve.  Last week the second group of SVD confreres retreated to Tabor Hill to recommit themselves to the mission of Christ impeled by His love. We want to thank Fr.  Xene Sanchez … Continue reading I have seen the Lord

      It was on August 23rd when the first consignment of materials to set up an English medium Nursery School in Matepes, Arusha was delivered. Two months later, the dream structure that will serve the people of Matepes as a nursery school for the children, youth center and catechism classes, has taken shape. … Continue reading Little by Little the Dream Takes Shape

Epiphany Parish Burka-Arusha celebrates the initial Sacraments On 22 October 2017, more than 250 children fom Epiphany Parish, Burka-Arusha, received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. In a colourful Mass led by His Emminence Josaphat Louis Lebulu, the Archbishop of Arusha Archdiocese and Fr. Peter Pinto the Parish Priest, the young faithful were … Continue reading Receiving Eucharistic Jesus & the Holy Spirit

The first and the most valuable asset that any living being has is that of "life" itself. Breathing seems to be a very passive and effortless activity but it is the most important activity of every living being. If one stops to breath, we know that they are no more. Human beings are the only … Continue reading Recharging our Motivation: a 5 Days Retreat

As a religious missionary congregation,  working in over 70 countries in the world for the las 141 years,  we have come to realize and embrace the contribution of the lay people in our mission.  This led to the birth of a lay organization attached to the Society, famously know as The Friends of SVD. These … Continue reading The Friends of SVD