To Serve and not to be Served
On 17th October 2021, the three Brothers namely John Muna, George Masambu and Prosper Kaiza were ordained Deacons by Most Rev. Telesphore Richard Mkude, Bishop Emeritus of Morogoro, Tanzania. The Solemn Eucharistic celebration commenced at 9-00 am, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Kihonda. The bishop in his homily instructed the Deacons to follow the example of Jesus who came to serve and not to be served. He also invited the Deacons to be rooted in the life of prayer. Rev. Fr Praveen Frank, Regional Vicar expressed his gratitude to the Bishop for his love and concern towards the Carmelites. He also thanked formators and superiors who accompanied these Deacons through their formative years. Special thanks goes to Fr Aureus Mwinuka, the Parish Priest who made all the necessary arrangements of the Diaconate. The celebration was attended by a large number of faithful, religious and the priests. After the mass, a short programme was organised where the newly ordained Deacons were felicitated by the Carmelite friars. The centre of attraction was the wishing song cum dance by little children which added more joy to the celebration. The Vicariate of Tanzania rejoices with these three Deacons and prays for God’s blessings upon them.