TANZANIA: Bishop of Kigoma Diocese Tanzania Ordained
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| Rt. Rev. Joseph Mlola, ALCP/OSS, Newly Consecrated Bishop of Kigoma |
Rt. Rev.
Joseph Mlola ALCP/OSS was on 26th October 2014 consecrated bishop of
Kigoma Diocese Tanzania. Most Rev. Paul R. Ruzoka, Archbishop of Tabora was the
principal Consecrator during the colorful ceremony which was attended by
hundreds of faithful from across the diocese and beyond.
Joseph Mlola ALCP/OSS was on 26th October 2014 consecrated bishop of
Kigoma Diocese Tanzania. Most Rev. Paul R. Ruzoka, Archbishop of Tabora was the
principal Consecrator during the colorful ceremony which was attended by
hundreds of faithful from across the diocese and beyond.
Archbishop
Francisco Montecillo Padilla, Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania and Archbishop
Protase Rugambwa who is the immediate former bishop of Kigoma were both
Principal Co-Consecrators during the ceremony.
Francisco Montecillo Padilla, Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania and Archbishop
Protase Rugambwa who is the immediate former bishop of Kigoma were both
Principal Co-Consecrators during the ceremony.
While handing over various pastoral documents to the
newly consecrated bishop, Archbishop Ruzoka who was also the apostolic
administrator of the same Diocese said that the faithful of Kigoma have found a
new hope in the new bishop.
newly consecrated bishop, Archbishop Ruzoka who was also the apostolic
administrator of the same Diocese said that the faithful of Kigoma have found a
new hope in the new bishop.
“Episcopate means service, not ruling or glory. May
you be guided by the words of Blessed Paul VI, which says true love seeks not
own benefits, but those of whom you love. This is your responsibility as the
pastor of this church to which you are entrusted today,” the archbishop
said.
you be guided by the words of Blessed Paul VI, which says true love seeks not
own benefits, but those of whom you love. This is your responsibility as the
pastor of this church to which you are entrusted today,” the archbishop
said.
Archbishop Ruzoka noted that through the slogan which the
new bishop chose as a guide in his mission, Bishop Mlola will continue the work
of Christ and serve the Church faithfully and with integrity.
new bishop chose as a guide in his mission, Bishop Mlola will continue the work
of Christ and serve the Church faithfully and with integrity.
“Your motto which is love, unity and peace, meets
the need for a leader in your mission. And we have a great joy to connect with
you in the college of bishops, so that the work of Christ, through you may
bring the true conversion in today’s world, “he added.
the need for a leader in your mission. And we have a great joy to connect with
you in the college of bishops, so that the work of Christ, through you may
bring the true conversion in today’s world, “he added.
The President of Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), who
is also the Bishop of Iringa, Bishop Tarcisius Ngalalekumtwa, stated that
Bishop Mlola is a gift of God to the people of Kigoma and the Church in general.
He urged the new Bishop to maintain unity among all residents of Kigoma.
is also the Bishop of Iringa, Bishop Tarcisius Ngalalekumtwa, stated that
Bishop Mlola is a gift of God to the people of Kigoma and the Church in general.
He urged the new Bishop to maintain unity among all residents of Kigoma.
“We bishops of TEC, cheerful welcome you to our
college of bishops; we are with you, praying for you and sharing in the
responsibility of directing the church. We recognize the good work done by your
predecessors, and it is fortunate for you that some of them are alive and will
always journey with you,” said the President of TEC.
college of bishops; we are with you, praying for you and sharing in the
responsibility of directing the church. We recognize the good work done by your
predecessors, and it is fortunate for you that some of them are alive and will
always journey with you,” said the President of TEC.
Bishop Ngalalekumtwa also thanked Archbishop Paul Ruzoka
who supervised all activities of the diocese during the period in which it was
without a bishop.
who supervised all activities of the diocese during the period in which it was
without a bishop.
The Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania, Archbishop Francisco
Padilla, urged Bishop Mlola to remain advocate of truth because it is what the
service to the Church entails.
Padilla, urged Bishop Mlola to remain advocate of truth because it is what the
service to the Church entails.
“Always stand for the truth, and in this there is no
debate, this is what we are called for as shepherd by Christ, who himself is
the model of a good shepherd. The temptations are many, and there is nothing
other than the truth that will guide you in your service,” the nuncio said.
debate, this is what we are called for as shepherd by Christ, who himself is
the model of a good shepherd. The temptations are many, and there is nothing
other than the truth that will guide you in your service,” the nuncio said.
Bishop Mlola
was born on 9th January 1966 in Mashati Rombo and was ordained a priest on 12th
July 1997. He was appointed Bishop of Kigoma on 26th October 2014.
was born on 9th January 1966 in Mashati Rombo and was ordained a priest on 12th
July 1997. He was appointed Bishop of Kigoma on 26th October 2014.
Source: Pascal Mwanache – TEC
