TANZANIA: A Tanzanian Priest Celebrates 100th Birthday Anniversary
Rev. Fr. Lui Shayo, priest of Moshi Diocese- Tanzania
By Pascal Mwanache, TEC
A priest from the Catholic Diocese of Moshi in Tanzania Rev. Fr. Lui Shayo who turned 100 years old has celebrated 70th priestly anniversary during Holy Mass presided over by Bishop Ludovick Minde of Moshi in Longuo Parish.
During the homily, Bishop Minde said that Fr. Lui is a unique and rare gift to the Catholic Church in the country while emph
asizing that the secret to reach the age of 100 is in itself a mystery of God who has kept him in good health and as he cherishes the vocation to priesthood.
“Despite being a mystery of God, Fr Lui as an individual has also shown personal effort. His cooperation with God; his faith and effort to love Him. He is a loving priest, a man of God, he loves his priesthood and keeps it always. His allegiance to God and to the Church has brought him this far,” said Bishop Minde.
On his part, Fr. Lui Shayo gave thanks to God for the 100 years of life and for the 70th anniversary of priesthood.
“I thank God for granting me the privilege of being a priest and the gift of long life. All I have are words of appreciation. I thank you all for joining me in thanking God. Continue to pray for me,” he said.
