Metropolitan see Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam
Daressalaamen(sis)
Latin Church
The Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania was erected as the Apostolic Prefecture of Southern Zanguebar in 1897 and raised to a metropolitan archdiocese on March 25, 1953. Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa'ichi has led it since August 15, 2019.
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- Established
- 1897
- Catholics
- 1,800,395
- Priests
- 365
- Territory
- 39,849 km²
Parishes and churches
42 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.
- Michungwani, Mt. Anthony Maria Claret (2016)Michungwani, Dar es SalaamView parish
- Mikocheni, Mt. Martha (2006)Mikocheni, Dar es SalaamView parish
- Msongola-A, Kanisa La Kristo Mfalme (2024)Msongola-A, Dar es SalaamView parish
- Mwananyamala, Mt. Martin De Porres (1971)Mwananyamala, Dar es SalaamView parish
- Mwenge, Mt. Maximilian Kolbe (1985)Mwenge, Dar es SalaamView parish
- Nzasa, Mt. Teresia Wa Mtoto Yesu (2014)Nzasa, Dar es SalaamView parish
- Oyster Bay, Mt. Petro (1958)Oyster Bay, Dar es SalaamView parish
- Sinza, Bikira Maria Mama Wa Mwokozi (1997)Sinza, Dar es SalaamView parish
- Tabata Kisiwani, Mt. Padri Pio (2016)Tabata Kisiwani, Dar es SalaamView parish
- Tandale, Mt. Karoli Lwanga (2005)Tandale, Dar es SalaamView parish
- Ubungo Msewe, Mt. Paulo Mtume (1973)Ubungo Msewe, Dar es SalaamView parish
- Vigozi, Mt. Thomas Mtume (2023)Vigozi, Dar es SalaamView parish
This is our recorded coverage, not an official diocesan parish count. Confirm service times with the parish before travelling.
The bishop
- Archbishop
- Jude Thadaeus Ruwa’ichi
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The cathedral
St. Joseph's Cathedral stands in Dar-es-Salaam, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.
On what a cathedral is, see the cathedral; every see church on earth is gathered at the cathedrals.
History
Tanzania's Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam (Latin: Archidioecesis Daressalaamensis) is a Latin Metropolitan archdiocese whose mother church and archiepiscopal seat is St. Joseph's Cathedral. Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa'ichi has led the archdiocese since 15 August 2019.
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- Archbishop Ruwa'ichi cautions Bishop Mpwaji to be careful with 'wolves'
- Archbishop Angelo Accattino bids farewell to Tanzanians
- Archbishop Judde Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi urges women to defend life
- Tanzania Episcopal Conference President Urges Liturgists to Focus on Building Faith
- Pope Leo XIV Names Three Dar es Salaam Priests Monsignors
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