by Dionel Rodriguez | Mar 4, 2025
Support the Education of Seminarians
The Catholic Diocese of Shinyanga was formed by Maryknoll in 1950 and Maryknollers have cultivated it with care for more than 70 years. Today the seeds that were planted so long ago continue to blossom with the better part of 100 seminarians in a recent year.
Given the region’s dependence on agriculture and the keeping of animals, however, local contributions to support the Church and the studies of the seminarians are quite low. This dynamic makes Maryknoll’s support even more important to keep the virtuous cycle going for another 70 years.
Your gift can help continue Maryknoll’s mission to raise up the Diocese of Shinyanga.
“Rise up and shine, for your light has come. The shining-greatness of the Lord has risen upon you.”
Isaiah 60:1-2
by Dionel Rodriguez | Mar 4, 2025
Scholarships for Orphanage Students
It is hard to overestimate the importance of good parenting, but this is precious gift is one that most orphans have little experience with. One part of that gift is of the material nature including money for education to help younger people become independent adults who flourish and make contributions to society.
Maryknoll’s goal with this Apostolic Project is to support Vocational Training students and University Students who were orphans. The program helps with their fees and room and board and takes pressure off the students and family that may have been trying to help them.
Your gift can help these young people become self-supporting adults who will be able to share their gifts and help others.
“In you the orphan finds mercy.”
Hosea 14:3
by Dionel Rodriguez | Feb 14, 2024
Ministry to the Elderly, the Infirm and Faith Formation
Fr. John’s project is two-fold. Ministry to the elderly and infirm by participation in outreach at Bugando Hospital or other Hospitals in Mwanza. He plans to provide pastoral accompaniment, as well as develop a pastoral outreach to individuals with special needs in the parish. And, most importantly, by giving regular and individualized attention to the elderly and infirm of the parish.
The second part of this project is mission formation. Fr. John will conduct intra-parish, inter-parish, and intra-diocese mission immersion exchanges/trips that attend to human and ecological concerns in Mabatini and in the vicinity of the parish, mission immersion exercises with parish youth and/or school-going youths and baptized adults in the parish, and finally, thematic retreats for specific parish groupings, for example, the youth, members of the Sacred Heart, men, women, and the charismatic group.
You gift will help to strengthen a sense of responsibility in responding to our baptismal call to serve God through service to neighbor.
“Even to your old age I am he, even when your hair is gray I will carry you; I have done this, and I will lift you up, I will carry you to safety.”
– Isaiah 46:4
by Dionel Rodriguez | Feb 14, 2024
There is increased need of involvement of the lay people in evangelization. Catechists have proved to be very useful and able to evangelize. However, there is need for them to acquire formal training on how to catechize effectively through formal training. With your support, Fr. Hung Dinh’s project will be a success after the catechists complete their training, and begin to teach and serve the people of God.
“Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it.”
– Proverbs 22:6
by Maryknoll Society | Mar 30, 2023
Ongoing Education for African Clergy & Religious
The Africa Region will provide tuition assistance to Africa clergy and male and female religious at institutes of higher education or specialized training, as well as ongoing support for one seminary of an African missionary order. The studies will usually take place at colleges and universities that are located in Africa. It will be of great benefit to the Church in Africa to assist its future leaders to receive some advanced education or specialized training.
Your generosity will be of great benefit to the Church in Africa to assist its future leaders to receive advanced education.
“And what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well.”
2 Timothy 2:2
by Dionel Rodriguez | Feb 22, 2023
Single Mothers & Girls Housing Project
This project will help with housing for single mothers and abandoned adolescent women at the St. Clare Health Facility, Molo, Kenya, providing shelter for these impoverished women. Funding will support the construction of a small house with two large rooms which will serve as dormitories, a kitchen, and lavatory.
“She reaches out her hands to the poor, and extends her arms to the needy.”
Proverbs 31:20
by Dionel Rodriguez | Feb 22, 2023
Support Education Major Seminarians
Fr. Dinh’s project is to assist the local church in training and formation necessary to continue our mission to support and strengthen local church. The majority people in the Diocese depend on agriculture and keeping of animals, leaving no available funds to help support the church and the studies of major seminarians.
The Catholic Diocese of Shinyanga was formed and cultivated by Maryknoll since 1950. Today the seeds that have been planted by Maryknoll have blossomed with 67 major seminarians (2021-2022) and 82 for this year (2022-2023). With your help, Fr. Dinh hopes to continue the education of these young men.
“We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
by Dionel Rodriguez | Feb 8, 2022
Social Hall at Transfiguration Parish
Fr. John Eybel’s project includes the construction of a social hall adjacent to the Transfiguration Parish church and rectory in Mabatini, Mwanza. The Social Hall will allow for large groups to meet, e.g. 500 youths, and for potential parish income from wedding receptions and other major social functions.
With your help, the re-acquired property will serve the social needs of Transfiguration parishioners offering potential space for education, meetings, receptions, recreation and Sisters’ housing.
“Poverty is not an option. The poor have no options. Develop a situation where the people have opportunities, and they will flourish.”
by Dionel Rodriguez | Jul 30, 2020
Scholarship and Vocation Training for Underprivileged Youth
Fr. John W. Waldrep, M.M.
Unemployment and underemployment are extremely high among the youth of Tanzania. This is a program designed to provide academic scholarships and vocational/professional scholarships to students who would be unable to pursue studies or training without them.
You can help provide academic scholarships and vocational/professional scholarships to students would be unable to pursue their studies or training without your assistance.
“Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it.”
Proverbs 22:6
by Dionel Rodriguez | Aug 27, 2020
Ministry for People with Albinism
Fr. John W. Waldrep, M.M.
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Health and Social Welfare
The number of people with Albinism is very high in Tanzania–far more than in many other Sub-Saharan African country. People with Albinism are horribly persecuted in Tanzania. Their skin is thought to have magical properties, so they are killed, dismembered and their body parts used in magic potions. Or, they are killed because people think them cursed and bearers of bad luck. Either way, they’re in an incredibly precarious situation.
Your gift will help protect these people while providing food, medical care, assistance with rent, education, and necessities such as sunblock, umbrellas, sunglasses, and hats.
“Open your mouth in behalf of the mute, and for the rights of the destitute; Open your mouth, judge justly, defend the needy and the poor!”
Proverbs 31:8-9
