DIOCESE OF IFAKARA
ORDINARY
The Right Rev. Salutaris Melchior Libena, born on 23rd November 1963 at Mtimbira, Ulanga District, in the Diocese of Mahenge. He was ordained Priest on 29th June 1991. On 28th January 2010 was appointed the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam. On 14th January 2012 was nominated a first bishop of the newly erected diocese of Ifakara and was installed on the 19th March 2012.
Residence:
Bishop’s House, Ifakara
P.O Box 30 Ifakara Kilombero/Morogoro,Tanzania
Tel: +255 23 2625064 (Office)
+255 754 082682 (Mobile)
+255 0787 398113
Fax: +255 23 2625064
Email: sallibena@hotmail.co; ifakaradiocese@gmail.com
Vicar general:
Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Mchalange, born on the 6th March 1952 at Lupiro in Ulanga District. Ordained Priest on 22nd December 1979, and Appointed as Vicar General 31st March 2012.
Residence:
Idete Parish
P.O. Box 14 IFAKARA – Tanzania
Tel: +255 787 007156 (Mobile)
Fax: +255 23 2625088 (Office)
E Mail: bmchalange@yahoo.com
Secretary General
Rev. Fr. Wenseslaus Kayera
P.O. Box 57 IFAKARA
Tel: +255 23 262 5088 (Office)
Tel: +255 784 482 018 (Mobile)
Fax: +255 23 262 5088E
Mail: kayeraw@yahoo.com
Treasure General.
Rev. Fr. Hospitio Itatiro
P.O. Box 57 IFAKARA
Tel. +255 23 262 5067 (Office)
Tel: +255 784 512 626 (Mobile)
Fax: +255 23 262 5088
E mail: hitatiro@gmail.com
Personnel Working in the Diocese:
Diocesan Priests 29
Missionary Capuchin Priests 2
Indigenous capuchin Priests 5
OSS Priests 2
Missionaries of Heralds of Good News 5
Missionaries of Compassion 3
Precious Blood Fathers 2
Franciscan Sisters of Charity 120
Sisters of Divine Providence 1
Franciscan Clarist Sisters 5
Heralds of Good News Sisters 3
Sisters of St.Cleria 5
Ursuline Sisters of Sac. Heart of Jesus Argonizing 6
Indigenous Capuchin Brothers 6 Catechists 150
Statistics:Total Population 322,779
Catholics 287,000
PARISHES
(With Religious and Institutions)
1. CHITA (2001, St. Augustine)
Fr. Marcus Mirwatu: 0784 050 722
P.O. Box 14, Ifakara
St Cleria Sisters: Sr. Devotha Kitamkanga: Mother Superior: 0787 582919
2. IDETE (2001, St. Benedict)
Fr. Bonaventure Mchalange: 0787 007156
Msgr. Francis Komba
P.O. Box 14, Ifakara
St. Benedict Montessori Nursery School
3. IFAKARA CATHEDRAL (1911, St. Andrew)
P.O. Box 14, Ifakara/Tel: 023- 2625272
Parish Priest: Fr. Salutaris Mpinge: 0784 429719
Other Priests: Fr. Godfrey Hongo: 0786 627114
Fr. Ludwig Mdenkeri
Fr.Achilleus Ndege: 0783 609975
Franciscan Sisters of Charity, Ifakara Parish
Sr. Floriana Malingunja – Mother Superior: 0784 708606
Franciscan Sisters of Charity, Bethania House
Sr. Philipina Hongoa - Mother Superior: 0784 308441
Franciscan Sisters of Charity, St. Clara House, Ifakara
Sr.Kanicia Kiuko – Mother Superior: 0783 209302
Franciscan Sisters of Charity, Edgar Maranta House
Sr. Angela Mgombera – Mother Superior: 0786 101537
Franciscan Sisters of Charity, Amani House
Sr. Rustica Kabega – Mother Superior: 0786 656324
Franciscan Sisters of Charity, Benignis Centre
Sr. Evarista Mapunda – Mother Superior: 0784 023532
-Capuchin Friars, Jangwani House , P.O.Box 31, Ifakara
Tel: 023-2625090
Fr. Basilei: The Guardian
Fr. Camillus Bajuta: Postulants Formation Master
Br. Joseph Swai
Br. Cyprian Kimaro
-St. Francis Regional Referral Hospital, P.O.Box 73, Ifakara.
Tel: 023-2625005
Email:stfrancis@ifakara-minicom.net
-St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences (SFUCHAS)
A Constituent College of St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT)
P.O.Box 175 Ifakara; Phone: (255) 23 – 2625 376; FAX (255) 23 2625 – 334;
E Mail. principal@sfuchas.ac.tz; Website: www.sfuchas.ac.tz
-Edgar Maranta School of Nursing: P.O.Box 310 IFAKARA
Ms. Mary Magomi – Principal: 0755 843284; : 023 – 2625005
-Ifakara School of Nursing (General Nursing Diploma Upgrading Course: GNDUC)
Mrs. Atriciana Nyawigu – Acting Principal: 0784 503447; 023 – 2625311
-Benignis Centre, P.O.Box 31 IFAKARA
-Benignis Secondary School, P.O.Box 31 IFAKARA,
E Mail: benignissecondary@yahoo.com
Sr. Triphonia Mgandu Acting Head Mistress: 0784 999947
St. Joseph Vocational Training Centre, P.O.Box 44 IFAKARA
Mr. Kunibert Doka – Principal: 0755 757450
Mechanical workshop; Carpentry Workshop, Electric Workshop, and Masonry
Ifakara Procure: P.O.Box 1 IFAKARA
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI): P.O.Box 53 IFAKARA; Tel.0 232 625 164; Fax. 023 262 5312
Tanzania Training Centre for International Health (TTCIH): Director – 0786 483594
4. KIBAONI (1998, Immaculate Heart of Mary)
OSS Fathers
Fr. Anthony Mrina: Parish Priest: 0784 529697
Fr. Agapiti Amani: 0713 537430
P.O. Box: 641. Ifakara, 023 -262302
-St. Mary’s Catholic Nursery School
-Mentally Retarded Children’s Centre (Bethlehem Centre)
P.O.Box 641, Ifakara, 023 -2625175
Director Fr. Basil Ngwega: 023 -2625175
Franciscan Sisters of Charity – Bethlehem Convent
Queen Mary Secondary School – Kikwawila: 0688 376254
Queen Mary Boys’ Hostel
Divine Mercy Home for the aged and orphans
Franciscan Clarist Sisters: P.O.Box 382 Ifakara: fcc_tania@yahoo.com
St. Alphonsa Dispensary: P.O.Box 382 Ifakara
St. Alphonsa Girls’ Hostel: P.O.Box 382 Ifakara
Lungongole Sub Parish: Fr. Cyprian: 0688 376255
5. KILOMBERO (1951, Good Shepherd)
Fr. Placidus Mawanga: Parish Priest: 0784 804950
P.O.Box 48, Kidatu, Tel: 023 -2625046
6. KISAWASAWA (1929, St. Francis Xavier)
Fr. Benevenutus Mtemahanji: Parish Priest: 0688 970094
Fr. Esron Mtanga
P.O.Box 13, Mang’ula, Tel: 023 – 023 2620262
Ursuline Sisters of Sacred Heart of Jesus Argonizing: 0762 924194
St. Pacificus Dispensary
St. Francis Xavier Nursery School
7. MAHUTANGA (2002, St. Joseph)
Priests of the Heralds of Good News: Parish Priest Fr. Paul Raj: 0786 347372
P.O.Box 14, Ifakara
Franciscan Sisters of Charity: Sr. Rosina Ngukuyaweni: Mother Superior
8. MANG’ULA (200, St. Syriacus)
Fr. John Malliosi: Parish Priest: 0784 428963
P.O.Box 31, Mang’ula Tel: 023-2620291
9. MBINGU (2009, Sts. Joachim & Anne)
Fr. Berenger Troxler: Parish Priest
Fr.Calist Hariohay: 0783 652250
Br. Joachim Mafui: 0785 498770
Br. Mathew Mselle: 0716 430219
P.O.Box 131 Ifakara
Franciscan Sisters of Charity – Laverna Convent: Sr. Maria Goreth: Mother Superior: 0782 115479
Franciscan Sisters of Charity: Novitiate House
Franciscan Sisters of Charity: Postulants House
Franciscan Sisters of Charity: St. Judas Thaddeus Dispensary: Sr.Dr.Virgia Mayala: 0784 972226
Franciscan Sisters of Charity: St. Martin Secondary School: Sr. Augustine Mtanga: 0787344594
Franciscan Sisters of Charity: St. Theresa Nursery school
10. MCHOMBE (1913, St. John the Evangelist)
Franciscan Capuchin Fathers
Fr. Innocent Mtawala: Parish Priest: 0789 127504
Fr. Egfrid To’nz
Br. Br Francis Lilangeza
P.O.Box 64, Ifakara
Franciscan Sisters of Charity: Mchombe Convent:
Sr. Clarina Mchenjigwao: Mother Superior
Mchombe Parish Health Centre
11. MERERA (1932, St. Theresia Lisieux)
Fr. Benvolus Chinyala: 0787 040 036
P.O.Box 14, Ifakara
Parish Dispensary
12. MKULA (1999, St. Peter & Paul)
Precious Blood Fathers
Fr. Thomas Kilewona: 0658 883646
Fr. Filbert Manyama
P.O.Box 8. Kidatu,
Katurukila Dispensary
Sisters of Good News: Sr. Joseline Jose – 0784 428932
Sole Secondary School: P.O.Box 20 Mang’ula – 0784 42 8932
St. Joseph Boys Hostel: Fr. Selva Raj – 0688 376256
Good News Girls Hostel: Sr. J. Britto – 0786 169494
13. MLIMBA (1977, St. Verena)
Fr. Mathew Mpundamwanja: 0784 403121
Fr. Vitalis Nyachi: 0784 977495
P.O.Box 62, Mlimba via Ifakara
Or P.O.Box 14, Ifakara
14. MOFU (1933, St.Cornard of Parzham)
Fr. Andreas Gowa: 0785 050 457
P.O.Box 14, Ifakara
Franciscan Sisters of Charity - Mofu Convent: Sr. Constantia Bwakira: 0785 759820
St. Mary’s Dispensary
15. MPANGA. (1932, the Holy Eucharist)
Fr. Norbert Kalimang’asi: 0783 402921
Fr. Reinfrid Kawewela: 0787 858685
P.O.Box 62, Mlimba via Ifakara or Box 14, Ifakara
Franciscan Sisters of Charity – Mpanga Convent: Hotensia Makwaya: 0782 870279
Mpanga Parish Dispensary
St. Joseph’s Nursery School
16. MSOLWA UJAMAA (2009, Assumption of Blessed Mary)
Fathers of the Missionaries of Compassion
Fr.Manoj Mathew: 0787 907693
Fr. Manoj Joseph: 0788 439276
Fr. A. Jacob Prabakar:
P.O.Box 75 Kidatu
Assumption Nursery & Primary School: P.O.Box 225 Kidatu
Compassion Secondary School: P.O.Box 225 Kidatu
Assumption Boys Hostel
Holy Spirit Girls Hostel Holy Spirit Sisters: Sr. Alice 0686 982387
17. NYANDEO (2006, Holy Spirit)
Fr. Cornelius Chamkangala: Parish Priest: 0783 001941
P.O.Box 36 Kidatu
St. Mathias Mulumba Nursery School
18. TAWETA (1923, Virgin Mary Consolata)
Fr. Abel Lyamkuyu: 0784 280040
P.O.Box 62, Mlimba, via Ifakara, or P.O.Box 14 Ifakara
Franciscan Sisters of Charity – Taweta Convent
Sr. Illuminata Mnunka
Sr. Osmunda Fasha
Parish dispensary
Information about the Diocesan Priests
NAME AND YEAR OF ORDINATION
Msgr. Francis Komba 1968
Rev. Fr. Albin Magomi 1972
Rev. Fr. Ludwig Mdenkeri 1972
Rev. Fr. Hospitio Itatiro 1972
Rev. Fr. Bonaventura Mchalange 1979
Rev.Fr. Esron Mtanga 1980
Rev. Fr. Castro Mkapila 1981
Rev. Fr. John Malliosi 1981
Rev. Fr. Placidus Mawanga 1982
Rev.Fr. Reinfrid Kawewela 1987
Rev. Fr. Andrew Goa 1992
Rev. Fr. Cornelius Chamkangala 1992
Rev. Fr.Wenseslaus Kayera 1992
Rev. Fr.Mathew Mpundamwanja 1994
Rev. Fr.Salutaris Mpinge 1994
Rev. Fr.Achilleus Ndege 1996
Rev. Fr. Benevenutus Mtemahanji 1997
Rev. Fr. Abel Lyamkuyu 1998
Rev. Fr. Godfrey Gingo 2000
Rev. Fr. Ignas Kilolelo 2000
Rev. Fr.Norbert Kalimang’asi 2000
Rev. Fr. Deogratiasi Kisweka 2000
Rev. Fr.Basil Ngwega 2002
Rev. Fr. Benvolus Chinyala 2002
Rev. Fr. Deogratias Lihepanyama 2004
Rev. Fr. Marcus Mirwatu 2005
Pirmin Mlilimko 2006
Rev. Fr.Godfrey Hongo 2012
Rev. Fr. Vitalis Nyachi 2012
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