“Ave Crux, Spes Unica – Hail the Cross, Our Only Hope!” We thank God for the gift and growth of the Holy Cross Mission in Tanzania—a journey that began in faith in the year 2000 and continues to flourish in hope. On 5th July 2025, this remarkable milestone was joyfully celebrated with a Eucharistic celebration …
February 22, 2025, was a day of immense grace and joy for the Congregation of Holy Cross, Province of East Africa, and the Diocese of Mwanza, Tanzania, as the faithful gathered to witness the solemn dedication of the new St. Anthony of Padua Holy Cross Parish church. This significant milestone marked the culmination of the …
By Rev. Fr. Apire Berry, C.S.C, Parish Priest (St. André Bessette Parish in Koch Goma) The vibrant Catholic community of St. André Bessette Parish in Koch Goma, Gulu Archdiocese, witnessed two days of extraordinary grace and celebration as the parish marked its first anniversary with faith-filled events that underscored its spiritual growth and transformation. On …
On Saturday, July 27, 2024, the Congregation of Holy Cross Province of East Africa celebrated a momentous occasion as Six deacons—Ahimbisibwe Herimence CSC, Ahuniriza Innocent CSC, Kule Martin C.S.C, Alinaitwe Douglas CSC, Balikuddembe Vincent CSC, and Isabirye Emmanuel CSC—were ordained to priesthood. The ordination ceremony took place at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish in Kyarusozi, located …
On July 16th, 2024, a momentous event took place as eleven young men from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ghana took a significant step in their spiritual journey by professing their First Vows as members of the Congregation of Holy Cross. This solemn and joyous occasion was marked by a Mass of First Professions, presided over …
On 9th January 2024, the Province of East Africa, Elected Fr. Peter Caxton Mayanja, C.S.C as the 2nd Provincial. He Succeeds Fr. Cyprian Binaka, C.S.C who led the Province of East Africa from January 8th, 2023, when the province was inaugurated. We pray for blessings and the gift of wisdom on to our new provincial. …
