Gervas John Mwasikwabhila Nyaisonga

Tanzanian Catholic prelate (born 1966)

  • Assistant Lecturer at SAUT (2009-2011)
  • Bishop of Dodoma (2011-2014)
  • Bishop of Mpanda (2014-2018)
  • President of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (2018-2024)
OrdersOrdination11 July 1996
by James Dominic SanguConsecration19 March 2011
by Polycarp Cardinal PengoPersonal detailsBorn
Gervas John Mwasikwabhila Nyaisonga

(1966-11-03)November 3, 1966
Bunda, Mara Region, Tanzania
DenominationCatholicismResidenceBishop's House, MbeyaEducation
  • Kibosho Major Seminary, Moshi (1989-1991)
  • St Charles Lwanga Major Seminary, Segerea, Dar es Salaam (1991-1995)
  • University of Dar es Salaam
Alma materUniversity of Dar es SalaamMottoUt Vitam Habeant (Latin for 'So that they may have life')Coat of armsGervas John Mwasikwabhila Nyaisonga's coat of arms
Styles of
Gervas John Mwasikwabhila Nyaisonga
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Grace
Religious styleArchbishop
Ordination history of
Gervas John Mwasikwabhila Nyaisonga
History
Priestly ordination
Ordained byJames Dominic Sangu
Date11 July 1999
Episcopal consecration
Principal consecratorPolycarp Cardinal Pengo
Co-consecratorsJude Thaddaeus Ruwa'ichi, O.F.M.Cap
Evaristo Marc Chengula, I.M.C
Date19 March 2011
PlaceSaint Paul of the Cross Cathedral, Dodoma

Gervas John Mwasikwabhila Nyaisonga (born 1966) is a Tanzanian prelate of the Catholic church. He has been Archbishop of Mbeya since 2018. He was consecrated bishop on 2011. He was President of Tanzania Episcopal Conference from 2018 to 2024.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Archbishop Gervas John Mwasikwabhila Nyaisonga". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Archbishop Gervas John Mwasikwabhila Nyaisonga". tec.or.tz. Retrieved 29 August 2024.


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