TANZANIA: Apostolic Nuncio asks Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful to Support the New Bishop of Singida Diocese
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| HE Archbishop Francisco Padilla, Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania |
The
Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania, his Excellency Archbishop Francisco Padilla, has
urged the Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful to be of assistance and not a
burden to the newly ordained Bishop Edward Mapunda of Singida Diocese.
Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania, his Excellency Archbishop Francisco Padilla, has
urged the Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful to be of assistance and not a
burden to the newly ordained Bishop Edward Mapunda of Singida Diocese.
Speaking
during the ordination of the New Bishop, the Apostolic Nuncio said “Bishop
Mapunda is looking for the cooperation of Priests, Nuns and faithful in order
that he fulfills his mission. Do not try to become a stumbling block to the
realization of his pastoral plans instead, be loyal to him,” he said.
during the ordination of the New Bishop, the Apostolic Nuncio said “Bishop
Mapunda is looking for the cooperation of Priests, Nuns and faithful in order
that he fulfills his mission. Do not try to become a stumbling block to the
realization of his pastoral plans instead, be loyal to him,” he said.
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| Rt. Rev. Edward Mapunda, Bishop of Singida |
He commended
the Lay Faithful of Singida for their patience and persevering in prayers
throughout the two years they have been waiting for their shepherd.
the Lay Faithful of Singida for their patience and persevering in prayers
throughout the two years they have been waiting for their shepherd.
“God’s work
is different from men’s work; It is through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit
that the appointment of Bishops are made,” he said adding that “God does not
look out for the beauty of any person but looks at the uprightness of heart. So
I am asking you, Bishop Mapunda, take courage with your mission for that God
has chosen you because he knows your unique virtues and talents.”
is different from men’s work; It is through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit
that the appointment of Bishops are made,” he said adding that “God does not
look out for the beauty of any person but looks at the uprightness of heart. So
I am asking you, Bishop Mapunda, take courage with your mission for that God
has chosen you because he knows your unique virtues and talents.”
Speaking on
behalf of the Conference, the president of Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC),
Rt Rev Tarcisius Ngalalekumtwa welcomed him into the collegiality of Bishops
and wished him success in his new mission.
behalf of the Conference, the president of Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC),
Rt Rev Tarcisius Ngalalekumtwa welcomed him into the collegiality of Bishops
and wished him success in his new mission.
By Sara Pelaji, Kiongozi Newspaper TEC
