On 27 March 2010, our sisters of Tanzania celebrated two great events: the launching of BIBLIA YA KIAFRIKA (The African Bible in Swahili) and the blessing of their new PAULINES BOOKS AND MEDIA CENTRE in Dar es Salaam.
The Eucharistic Celebration held to commemorate these two events was presided over by His Eminence, Cardinal Polycarp Pengo with 11 concelebrants. The ceremony took place in the Cathedral of Dar es Salaam and was attended by many people. During the Liturgy, the Cardinal praised the Daughters of St Paul for their fidelity. He acknowledged the sacrifices they had made in the last two years, ever since being obliged to leave their former book shop when the locale, owned by the Archdiocese, was ceded to a bank by the Episcopal Conference. During his homily, the Cardinal assured our sisters: ?Nobody will ever ask you to move from here?.?
After the Communion, Sr. Teresa Marcazzan, presented the Bible and thanked all those who had collaborated with this initiative, especially the Episcopal Conference of Tanzania. Sr. Maria Kimani, Delegation Superior, thanked the Cardinal, the sisters, their collaborators and everyone present in the Cathedral for their support and encouragement.
The Bible was then taken in procession to the Paulines Books and Media Centre. The Cardinal cut the ribbon to enter the book centre, enthroned the Bible and blessed the new building. He then proceeded to bless all people present with the Bible and signed the first copy, which was then auctioned amidst joyful clapping of hands.
The African Bible in Swahili is just one more example of the marvels the Lord is working in Africa.