Shortly after beginning missionary work in Africa in 1946, Maryknoll was asked by the Vatican to assume responsibility for a new diocese in the Shinyanga Region of Tanzania. Over the years, more than fifty priests and brothers have labored to the build the church: both physically and spiritually. Today the fruits of their endeavors are witnessed in the vibrant praying communities to be found in twenty-five parishes. Three Maryknollers continue to announce the Gospel of Love among the baobab trees and diamond fields of Shinyanga.

Biography Reflections Ministry Paul Fagan from Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, is pastor of Old Maswa parish where he runs two dispensaries and numerous development projects. Write to Paul by clicking: Send email    Biography Reflections Ministry         Daniel Ohmann comes from Greenwald, Minnesota. He is engaged in primary evangelization among the Wataturu tribe. Dan also oversees various development projects.

Biography Reflections Ministry         Donald Sybertz grew up in Weymouth, Massachusetts. He is involved in evangelization through pastoral ministry in the Imalaseko section of Mwanhuzi parish and through research into Sukuma proverbs and traditions.

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