As a way to fulfil our mission which is “to prayerfully and simply give prophetic witness to Franciscan sister-brotherhood in the world, while we attend to the spiritual and other basic human needs, especially those of the poor and marginalized, promoting peace and justice for all”, the Padre Pio shrine and Mbagala spiritual centre are among our ministries that help us to attend to the spiritual needs of our brothers and sisters.
The Padre Pio shrine located at Msimbazi in Dar es Salaam was inaugurated in September 2021. Its opening marked the presence of Capuchin Friars in Tanzania for 100 years and signifies their desire to continue to serve the Lord in Tanzania more passionately especially by enriching the Tanzanian Catholics with spiritual food that will nourish them on their journey to him.
The shrine encompanses the Padre Pio chapel in which two masses are celebrated daily and the sacrament of reconciliation is provided at anytime. The way of the cross stations together the mysteries of the Holy Rosary on a walking way, there is also a hall for seminars and retreats, as well as hostels for those with spiritual activities that will last for a time and want to stay at the shrine. For a detailed explanation about the Padre Pio shrine please visit the website. Below is the geolocation of the shrine on google maps.
The Tanzanian capuchin friars own and manage the Mbagala spiritual centre. The spiritual centre was found in ****. It is a place used for retreat, seminars and recollection. It has a friendly environment for spiritual meditation and for someone to feel close to the Lord.
Mbagala spiritual centre is located at Mbagala in the city of Dar es Salaam. The centre encompanses a chapel, a hall for seminars and retreats, as well as hostels for those with spiritual activities that will last for a time and want to stay at centre.
For further information, contacts and booking, please visit the centre's website. Below is the geolocation for the centre. You're welcome.