We continue to bear witness of the prophetic words of our Founder Saint Vincent Pallotti, as he said: “the congregation will grow and be blessed by God. I tell you this not because I trust, but because I am certain.”

While we are commemorating the day of St Vincent Pallotti’s divine inspiration of the prophetic vision of the Union of Catholic Apostolate on 9^th January 1835, On the same day after 187 years, in Africa, the Pallottine Family is very excited to celebrate the canonical erection of a new Pallottine Region; “the East African Region.” 

The Regional Rector Fr. John Onna holding the candle in the middle of other visitors

The eventful ceremony took place at Galapo parish, during the Eucharistic celebration presided by Right Reverend Edward Mapunda, bishop of Singida diocese. Right Reverend Anthony Lagwen, bishop of Mbulu diocese graced the occasion too. Due to rapidly spreading of the Omicron, the General Rector was represented at this ceremony, by the Provincial Rector of the Holy Family Province, Father Eugene NIYONZIMA.

Notice that the territories of the newly erected Region consist of the Republics of Tanzania and Kenya. Its Regional Council is composed of:

Fr. John Onna:  Regional Rector

Fr. Peter Mbugua: Frist Consultor

Fr. Emmanuel Msuri: Consultor

Fr. Emmanuel Malley :Consultor

Fr. Allan Bukenya : Consultor:

We express our congratulations and our prayerful good wishes to all the members of the New Region and we dedicate the East African Region to God, through the intercession of Mary, Queen of the Apostles, and St Vincent Pallotti, our holy Founder.

Members of the East African Region

In very nice chasibles, the membres can't hide their joy

At Galapo Parish

People of God were also present at this ceremony

by Fr. Eric HABIMANA

Provincial Secretary