Sister Parish ~ St. Joseph the Worker
Called to be Christ’s visible light in our world.
In our Parish Prayer, we ask God to “make us a community united in faith, mission and service” and we call upon the Holy Spirit to help us “make Christ present to the world.”
As the Body of Christ, we are called to make the Lord’s light visible in our world. By God’s grace and through our efforts, we have become light for St. Joseph the Worker, the poorest parish in the Diocese of Same in Tanzania.
Rev. Elipenda Mboya
Fr. Elipenda has been pastor of St. Joseph the Worker since January 2022. He was ordained to the priesthood on July 7, 2021 and assigned thereafter to St. Joseph the Worker.
Fr. Elipendinda was born the fifth of seven children. He grew up in Gonja Kighare village which is located in the highlands-eastern part of the Diocese of Same. He received his degree in Theology from the Saint Paul Seminary-Kipalapala.
Supporting educational scholarships
Funds raised annually by our parish help cover private school tuition and boarding costs for students.
It is a big commitment for families to send their children to one of the twelve schools near Mount Kilimanjaro, a two-hour drive from home. (Exception: St. Rita’s Pre/Primary School is 2 km from St. Joseph the Worker.) The children appreciate being in boarding school because it gives them more time to study.
To make a donation, visit our Parish Office and ask for a Sister Parish envelope.
You may also make an online gift – click on the button below. Once you’ve created an account, choose “Sister Parish” to apply your donation towards our fundraising efforts.
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