January 18, 2025, was a day filled with joy for the Discalced Carmelite Friars of St. Therese of Child Jesus, Vicariate of Tanzania. A multitude of the faithful from Dar Es Salaam, Mbeya, Morogoro, and Dodoma gathered at Carmel Prayer House-Dodoma to be part of its history on the day of its inauguration and blessing.

The inauguration of this spirituality centre was led by his excellency, Beatus Kinyaiya OFM CAP, the Archbishop of Dodoma, after the recession of the Holy Eucharist, offered as thanksgiving to God for the gift of this type of house in the archdiocese of Dodoma.

The Eucharistic Celebration was concelebrated by Carmelite friars led by Rev. Fr. Elius Modest Malale, priests serving in the deanery of St. Joseph the Worker-Dodoma, religious men and women, a larger group of secular Carmelites from all the communities, and the faithful from Kihonda and Vikonje Oustation, where our Dodoma friars minister as caretakers.

In his homily, the archbishop reminded the congregation of the importance of thanksgiving to God. That Thanksgiving opens the door for graces and blessings in our lives. Therefore, He exhorted the congregation to give thanks to God for the new retreat house, provided for the sake of renewal of souls of all those who will come to be with the Lord in Carmel after the example of St. Elijah.

Regional Vicariate of St. Therese of Child Jesus, remain grateful to God for the gift of this beautiful house of prayer. We extend our gratitude to our benefactors and well-wishers who have made this dream come true.

We continue to promise them our prayers through the intercessions of St. Joseph, who is a patrones of the community, and St. Therese of Child Jesus, the patroness of our vicariate.

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