The culmination of the celebrations of the World Day of the Sick in Tanzania was held at Kabanga Referral Hospital located in Kasulu District, Kigoma Region on 11.02.2025 guided by the motto “And hope does not disappoint” (Rom 5:5) but strengthens us in times of trials.” The guest of honour at these celebrations was His Grace Paul Ruzoka, the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Tabora.

In the greetings given by various stakeholders who attended these celebrations including the Executive Director of Kasulu Town Council, Bugando Health Institute (BMC), NHIF as well as greetings from the Office of the Kigoma Regional Commissioner, all promised to continue to provide sufficient and sincere cooperation in ensuring that the health of our citizens, especially the residents of Kigoma, continues to improve through the quality services that continue to be provided in various health centers, dispensaries as well as District and Regional hospitals in Kigoma Region including Kabanga Referral Hospital.

The speech of the guest of honor, His Grace, Archbishop Emiratus Paul Ruzoka, focused on the history of establishment and provision of health services in Kigoma Region from the 1800s to 1951 when Kabanga Hospital was officially established. He further emphasized that education should continue to be provided to all citizens so that they know the importance of ever obtaining health services in legitimate centers whenever they experience health challenges. He also did not stop issuing a strong warning to health workers and employees in the health department who do not observe work ethics by quoting: “you have entered this profession to serve patients so do justice to all patients with money and without money, poor and rich, with a title and without a title, be it a Priest or a Bishop, to all provide services equally.” He further emphasized that hospitals should be places of hope.

These World Day of the Sick celebrations were preceded by the Holy Mass presided over by His Grace Paul Ruzoka and attended by almost all the Priests of the Kasulu Deanery led by the Dean, Father Jean-Baptiste Todjro, Parish Priest of Kabanga Parish. It was at this event that children were also able to gather, coming from the respective denary.

Other important events that graced this celebration include: first, visiting the sick, praying for them, and providing them with assistance according to their needs. This important act of comforting the sick was carried out by the Catholic Women’s Association of Tanzania (WAWATA) of Kabanga Parish. Second, free health screening services, including: Blood pressure screening, Diabetes screening, HIV testing and Hepatitis B vaccination. In addition, there was a voluntary blood donation, to help patients in need as well as a shared meal for guests and participants of this activity.

Prepared by: PMS National Office

Kuanzia tarehe 26 Desemba 2024, Parokia mbalimbali za jimbo la Njombe; wamefanya makongamano ya Utoto Mtakatifu. Katika Parokia  ya Familia Takatifu-Utalingolo watoto walifundishwa mada zifuatazo: Haki na wajibu wa mtoto-iliyotolewa na Arodia Mkinga, Mtoto mmisionari-ilitolewa na Sr. Lucia Mpete OSB, Liturjia – Pd. Lucas Mgaya

Kulikuwa na mada zilizotolewa kwa walezi: Namna ya kuwafundisha watoto– Sr. Lucia Mpete OSB, Ulinzi na usalama wa mtoto-Arodia Mkinga

Dhamira kuu ya kongamano ilikuwa: Sisi Sote ni Wamisionari.

Jumla ya watoto washiriki katika Parokia mbalimbali ni 1,794 kadiri ya ripoti zilizotumwa katika Ofisi yetu ya PMS Jimbo. Katika kongamano hili, watoto walipata fursa ya kutembelea watoto walemavu na maskini na kuwapelekea zawadi ndogondogo.

Imeandaliwa na: Pd. Lukas Mgaya, Mkurugenzi wa Mashirika ya Kipapa-Jimbo

Katika jimbo la Mpanda, kongamano lilianza tarehe 26 – 29 Desemba 2024. Tarehe 26 ilikuwa ni kwa ajili ya kuwasili. Tarehe 27 Des ilifanyika misa ya ufunguzi na bada ya hapo semina kwa watoto.

Watoto washiriki walikuwa 1,093, walezi 150, mapadre 12, masista 7 na Mha Baba Askofu na kufanyajumla kuu 1,263, ni sawa na ongezeko la asilimia 83 ya lengo kusudiwa.

Kwenye kongamano hilo, mada zilizotolewa ni mbili, ambazo ni;

1. Unyanyasaji wa watoto – Pd Nicodemus Kyumana – Mkurugenzi wa PMS jimbo.
2. Mazingira – Sr Mary Magdalene SND

Kilele cha kongamano kilikuwa tarehe 28 Desemba siku ya watoto mashahidi ambapo misa takatifu iliadhimishwa na Mha. Baba Askofu Eusebius Nzigilwa na kufuatiwa na chakuàla na burudani mbalimbali.

Tarehe 29 Desemba watoto walikuwa ni sehemu muhimu katika maadhimisho ya uzinduzi wa jubilei kuu kwa maandamano na misa takatifu iliyoadhimishwana Baba Askofu Eusebius Nzigilwa.

Baada ya Misa na chakula, na siku iliyofuata watoto walirudi maparokiani.

MAFANIKIO

3. Ongezeko kubwa la ushiriki kwa watoto, walezi, mapadre na watawa.
4. Ongezeko la ufahamu kwa watoto kutokana na mada wasilishwa.
5. Ongezeko la hamasa la uundwaji wa kwaya za watoto.
6. Ongezeko la ushiriki wa watoto wenye sare kwenye kongamano.

Tunamshukuru Mungu kwa ufanisi wa kongamano hili na tunatazamia maboresho na ufanisi mkubwa kwenye kongamano lijalo.

Imeandaliwa na: Pd. Nicodemus Kyumana, Mkurugenzi wa Mashirika ya Kipapa- Jimbo

In the Diocese of Morogoro, 150 animators of the Holy Childhood successfully attended a seminar organized by the Diocesan Director, Fr. Idan Kadudu, which took place from 12-14 December in Mikumi Parish.

During the seminar, the animators were taught several topics including; Child Protection Policy, the Role of the Animator in the Care of Children in the Stages of Development and the topic of Leadership. Indeed, this seminar has enriched these animators in their care work, considering that in the next few days they will be responsible for leading children in celebrating their important day, the feast day of their fellow martyrs, on 28 December. During this seminar, the animators had the opportunity to visit Mikumi National Park which is located in the environment where they held their seminar.

From: PMS National Office

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