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Diocese of Singida

About the Diocese

Diocese history

The Church’s roots here began with early 20th‑century missionary work; the Diocese was officially established on 25 March 1972, marking a new chapter of local growth and service. From those humble beginnings, it has grown into a community deeply rooted in faith, culture and outreach

History of Evangelization

Evangelisation in the Diocese has been a journey of faith, relationship and service. From the earliest missionaries who walked into remote villages and outstations, the Gospel took shape not just in sermons but in presence: listening to local people, sharing life with them, and building trust. Over time, the work matured—local catechists and lay leaders stepped forward, parishes multiplied, and the Church’s mission grew into education, health care and community development. The Diocese now counts numerous schools, health‑centres and vocational programmes, reflecting the conviction that evangelisation touches both soul and society.
Today the mission continues with renewed energy. Young people are being engaged, lay‑leadership strengthened, and evangelisation is seen as a shared adventure of faith and service. The Church walks alongside families in their joys and challenges, striving to bring hope and unity across the diversity of this wide land.

Episcopal Leadership

List of Bishops and Auxiliaries and the Year of Services

  • Bishop Bernard Mabula – appointed 25 March 1972, retired 19 April 1999
  • Bishop Desiderius M. Rwoma – appointed 19 April 1999, served until 15 January 2013
  • Bishop Edward Elias Mapunda – appointed 28 April 2015, serving to the present

Statistics

The Diocesan Curia

Parishes

Priests

Diocese Address

P. O. Box 3011, Moshi

Tel: +255272752089

Fax: +255272750934

E-mail: bishopshouse_moshi@yahoo.com

CDNK Sisters  Bishop’s House Moshi

Diocesan Chancery

P. Box 3041 Moshi

Tel: +255272752127

Fax: +255272751982

E-mail: catdi.moshi@gmail.com

Cathedral

The Diocese stretches across approximately 49,341 km² of central Tanzania’s savannah plateaus, embracing six districts: Singida Urban, Singida Rural, Ikungi, Iramba, Mkalama and Manyoni. It serves an estimated 1.35 million people, of whom around 170,000 are Catholics

Bishops

Bishop Edward Elias Mapunda