Filbert Felician Mhasi

Last updated

The Most Reverend

Filbert Felician Mhasi
Bishop of Tunduru-Masasi
Church Catholic Church
Archdiocese Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Songea
SeeTunduru-Masasi
Appointed8 December 2018
Installed17 February 2019
Predecessor Castor Paul Msemwa
Successor Incumbent
Orders
Ordination3 July 2001
Consecration17 February 2019
by  Polycarp Cardinal Pengo
Personal details
Born
Filbert Felician Mhasi

(1970-11-30) 30 November 1970 (age 54)
Biro, Diocese of Mahenge, Ulanga District, Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Filbert Felician Mhasi (born 30 November 1970) is a Tanzanian Roman Catholic prelate who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru-Masasi, Tanzania. He was appointed bishop of Tunduru-Masasi on 8 Dec 2018 by Pope Francis. [1]

Contents

Early life and education

He was born in Biro, Diocese of Mahenge, Ulanga District, Morogoro Region, Tanzania, on 30 November 1970. He attended primary school in his home area. Between 1986 and 1992, he studied at the St. Francis Minor Seminary Kasita at Ifakara, for his secondary education. In 1993 he entered the Our Lady of the Angels Major Seminary at Kibosho, Moshi Diocese, to study Philosophy. He graduated from there in 1995. He then transferred to the St. Paul Major Seminary in Kipalapala in Tabora Region, where he studied Theology from 1995 until 1998. [1] [2]

In 2001 he entered the Mwenge Catholic University in Moshi City, where he graduated with a Diploma in Education in 2003. He also holds a degree of Master of Philosophy awarded by Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, having studied there from 2005 until 2009. [2]

Priest

He was ordained priest of Mahenge Diocese on 3 July 2001. He served in that capacity until 10 December 2018. [1] [2]

As a priest, he served in various roles including as: [2]

Bishop

On 8 December 2018 the Holy Father Francis appointed him Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru-Masasi, Tanzania. He was consecrated and installed at the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, at Tunduru, Diocese of Tunduru-Masasi on 17 February 2019. The Principal Consecrator was Polycarp Cardinal Pengo, Archbishop of Dar-es-Salaam assisted by Archbishop Damian Denis Dallu, Archbishop of Songea and Bishop Agapiti Ndorobo, Bishop of Mahenge. [1] [3]

See also

Succession table

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by (25 August 2005 - 19 October 2017) Bishop of Tunduru-Masasi
(since 8 December 2018)		Succeeded by

Related Research Articles

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mahenge is a diocese located in the city of Mahenge in the ecclesiastical province of Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru–Masasi is a diocese located in Tunduru–Masasi in the ecclesiastical province of Songea in Tanzania.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Magnus Mwalunyungu</span> Tanzanian Catholic prelate (1930 - 2015)


Magnus Mwalunyungu was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru-Masasi, Tanzania from 1992 until his retirement in 2005. He was appointed bishop on 30 March 1992 by Pope John Paul II. Bishop Magnus Mwalunyungu died on 13 February 2015 as Bishop Emeritus of Tunduru-Masasi, Tanzania at the age of 84 years.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Castor Paul Msemwa</span> Tanzanian Roman Catholic bishop (1955 - 2017)

Castor Paul Msemwa was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tunduru-Masasi, Tanzania from 2005 until his death in 2017. He served as Coadjutor Bishop of Tunduru-Masasi Diocese from December 2004 until August 2005. He was appointed bishop on 7 December 2004 by Pope John Paul II.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Isaac Amani Massawe</span> Tanzanian Roman Catholic archbishop

Isaac Amani Massawe is the incumbent archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha in Tanzania.

Beatus Kinyaiya, O.F.M. Cap. is a Catholic archbishop of Dodoma in Tanzania.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gervas John Mwasikwabhila Nyaisonga</span> Tanzanian Catholic prelate (born 1966)

Gervas John Mwasikwabhila Nyaisonga is a Tanzanian prelate of the Catholic Church. He has been Archbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mbeya since 2018. He was consecrated bishop on 2011. He previously served as Bishop of the diocese of Dodoma from 2011 until 2014. He then served as Bishop of the diocese of Mpanda from 2014 until 2018. He was President of Tanzania Episcopal Conference from 2018 to 2024. He was appointed bishop on 9 January 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rogatus Kimaryo</span> Tanzanian Catholic prelate and Spiritan (born 1956)

Rogatus Kimaryo,, is a Tanzanian prelate of the Catholic Church. He is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Same, Tanzania since 2010. He was appointed bishop on 30 April 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI.

Titus Joseph Mdoe is a Tanzanian prelate of the Catholic Church who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mtwara, Tanzania. Before he was posted to Mtwara, he served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, from 16 February 2013 until 15 October 2015. He was appointed bishop on 16 February 2013 by Pope Benedict XVI.

Lazarus Vitalis Msimbe, S.D.S. is a Tanzanian Catholic prelate who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Morogoro, Tanzania. Before he was appointed bishop, he served as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Morogoro, from 13 February 2019 until 31 May 2021, while still a priest. He was appointed bishop on 13 February 2019 by Pope Francis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wilbroad Henry Kibozi</span> Tanzanian Catholic prelate

Wilbroad Henry Kibozi is a Tanzanian Catholic prelate who serves as Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dodoma. He was appointed auxiliary bishop of Dodoma on 12 February 2024 by Pope Francis. On the same day, he was appointed Titular Bishop of Zallata.

Christopher Ndizeye Nkoronko is a Tanzanian Catholic prelate who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kahama, Tanzania. He was appointed bishop of Kahama on 23 June 2022 by Pope Francis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michael George Mabuga Msonganzila</span> Tanzanian Catholic prelate

Michael George Mabuga Msonganzila is a Tanzanian Catholic prelate who serves as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Musoma. He was appointed bishop of Musoma on 10 November 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI.

Bishop Flavian Matindi Kassala is a Tanzanian Roman Catholic prelate who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Geita, Tanzania. He was appointed bishop of Geita on 28 April 2016 by Pope Francis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John Chrisostom Ndimbo</span> Tanzanian Catholic prelate

John Chrisostom Ndimbo is a Tanzanian Catholic prelate who serves as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbinga. He was appointed bishop of Mbinga on 12 March 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI. From 8 April 2021 until 14 January 2024 he served as the Apostolic Administrator of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Njombe, at the direction of Pope Francis.

Eusebio Samwel Kyando is a Tanzanian Roman Catholic prelate who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Njombe, Tanzania. He was appointed bishop of Njombe on 19 October 2023 by Pope Francis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Salutaris Melchior Libena</span> Tanzanian Catholic prelate

Salutaris Melchior Libena is a Tanzanian Catholic prelate who serves as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ifakara. He was appointed bishop of Ifakara on 14 January 2012. Previously, he served as Auxiliary Bishop of Dar es Salaam from 28 January 2010 until 14 January 2012. Pope Benedict XVI appointed him bishop on 28 January 2010.

Eusebius Alfred Nzigilwa is a Tanzanian Roman Catholic prelate who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mpanda, Tanzania. He was appointed bishop of Mpanda on 13 May 2020. He previously worked as Auxiliary Bishop of Dar es Salaam from 2010 until 2020. He was appointed bishop on 28 January 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza</span> Tanzanian Catholic prelate

Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza is a Tanzanian Catholic prelate who serves as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kayanga. He was appointed bishop of Kayanga on 14 August 2008 by Pope Benedict XVI.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 David M. Cheney (25 February 2024). "MicroData Summary for Bishop Filbert Felician Mhasi (born 30 November 1970), Bishop of Tunduru-Masasi". Catholic-Hierarchy.org . Kansas City. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Agenzia Fides (10 December 2018). "Africa/Tanzania: Bishop of Tunduru-Masasi Appointed". Agenzia Fides . Vatican City. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  3. ↑ Pascal Mwanache (22 February 2019). "Tanzania: Bishop Filbert Mhasi Installed As New Bishop of Tunduru Masasi". Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.