In Tanzania
On Friday, 21st February 2025, we the Consolata family present in Tanzania, that is MC, IMC & LMC celebrated the feast of our founder St Allamano and inauguration of the centenary of his birthday in heaven at Iringa.
The celebration started with procession and the holy Mass was presided over by the General Vicar of Iringa Diocese, Fr. Paul Msombe, who in his homily emphasized on maintaining the on-going formation for those who have already been baptized and expressed his gratitude for the work of evangelization the missionaries are doing.
After the holy Mass the superiors of MC, Sr Felicidade and that of IMC Fr Ciprian Mvanda had an occasion to talk to the people, and encouraged the Consolata missionaries to continue with the spirit of the Founder St Joseph Allamano.
The two invited the General Vicar to bless and uncover the symbol of the centenary which was placed in between two candles. The words read “Kusudia, amua, na Tenda mema daima”meaning “ Wish, decide and do good always”
This celebration comes at the moment in which all the Consolata Missionary Sisters in Tanzania are having their assembly.
It was enriched by the family spirit, sons and daughters celebrating the Sainthood of their Founder in a joyful and animated way.
Thereafter followed the sharing of meals with hearts full of thanksgiving, joy and hope.
St Joseph Allamano pray for us!
Sr Stella Mwinuka, mc
In Djibouti
On 16th February, in a small Christian community of Ali Sabieh we had the opportunity to celebrate the feast day of our beloved Founder and Saint, Joseph Allamano. This marks 99 years since he was born in heaven.
The Holy mass was presided by Rev. Fr Edward Keraka, a Diocesan priest. The homily reflected the spirit and the teachings of St. Allamano, that invited and encouraged us to be Consolatas according to the name we bear.
We celebrated in a climate full of simplicity and family spirit in which we were grateful for the gift of Saint Allamano to us and to the whole Church.
Sr Grace Kemunto, mc
