Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa'ichi

The Most Reverend

Jude Thadaeus Ruwa'ichi

OFM Cap.
Archbishop of Dar-es-Salaam
Most Rev. Jude Thaddeus Ruwa'ichi, Archbishop of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania during his homily on 18 July 2018 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ChurchCatholic Church
Appointed15 August 2019
PredecessorPolycarp Pengo
Previous post(s)
Orders
Ordination25 November 1981
Consecration16 May 1999
by Polycarp Pengo
Personal details
Born (1954-01-30) 30 January 1954 (age 70)
Mulo-Kilema, Kilimanjaro, Tanganyika Territory
ResidenceArchbishop's House, Holy Spirit Parish</ref>Segerea
MottoBwana wajua kwamba nakupenda (Swahili for 'Lord you know that I love you')
Coat of armsJude Thadaeus Ruwa'ichi's coat of arms
Styles of
Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa'ichi
Coat of arms of Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa'ichi
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Grace
Religious styleArchbishop
Ordination history of
Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa'ichi, O.F.M.Cap
History
Priestly ordination
Date25 November 1981
Episcopal consecration
Principal consecratorPolycarp Cardinal Pengo
Co-consecratorsJosaphat Louis Lebulu
Justin Tetmu Samba†
Date16 May 1999
PlaceSanu Cathedral, Mbulu
Episcopal succession
Bishops consecrated by Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa'ichi, O.F.M.Cap as principal consecrator
Flavian Matindi Kassala12 June 2016
Henry Mchamungu21 September 2021
Stephano Lameck Musomba, O.S.A21 September 2021
Thomas John Kiangio03 September 2023

Jude Thadaeus Ruwa'ichi, OFMCap (born 30 January 1954) is a Tanzanian prelate of the Catholic Church who has been Archbishop of Dar-es-Salaam since 15 August 2019. He is a Capuchin and has been a bishop since 1998.

Biography

Jude Thaddeus Ruwa'ichi was born on 30 December 1954 in Mulo-Kilema, in the Diocese of Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. He joined the Capuchins and was ordained a priest on 25 November 1981. He has served as a member of the order's governing body (General Definitorium).[1]

Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Mbulu on 9 February 1999. He received his episcopal consecration from Archbishop Polycarp Pengo on 16 May. Pope John Paul appointed him Archbishop of Dodoma on 15 January 2005.[2]

On 10 November 2010, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Archbishop of Mwanza.[3] In 2014, he participated in the launch of a program for the prevention and treatment HIV combined with efforts to prevent discrimination against people living with HIV. The program was based on a partnership with government agencies with NGO funding.[4] He also served as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Shinyanga from 2013 to 2015.[2]

Pope Francis appointed him Archbishop Coadjutor of Dar es Salaam on 21 June 2018.[2] Ruwa'ichi became Archbishop upon the retirement of Cardinal Polycarp Pengo on 15 August 2019.[5][6]

In March 2019, while announcing a partnership with private insurers to provide life insurance as they had health insurance, he challenged them to address education insurance to allow families to finance education with less dependence on sponsors and patrons.[7]

He was President of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference from 2006 to 2012. He has been an advocate of the Small Christian Communities movement.[2][8]

References

  1. ^ Jude Atemanke (18 May 2024). ""Church appreciates your service": Apostolic Nuncio in Tanzania to Catholic Archbishop of Dar-es-Salaam at Anniversary". ACI Africa. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d Paul Samasumo (21 June 2018). "Pope Francis appoints Coadjutor Archbishop for Dar es Salaam". Vatican News. Vatican City. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  3. ^ Pamela Adinda (22 June 2018). "Tanzania: "It was my hope and conviction to serve the people of Mwanza to the end of my life", says Archbishop Ruwa'ichi". Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  4. ^ WHO Africa Regional Office (11 February 2014). "The Tanzania Catholic Church launches the Test and Treat Project". World Health Organization. Brazzaville, Congo. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  5. ^ The Citizen Tanzania (15 August 2019). "Pope Francis accepts resignation of Cardinal Pengo". The Citizen (Tanzania). Dar es Salaam. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  6. ^ The Citizen Tanzania (16 September 2019). "Archbishop Ruwa'ichi out of danger, says Muhimbili Hospital". The Citizen (Tanzania). Dar es Salaam, Tanania. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  7. ^ Msikula, Abela (18 March 2019). "Archbishop Ruwa'ichi Suggests Education Insurance". Daily News (Tanzania). Archived from the original on 15 August 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  8. ^ Sarah Pelaji (5 May 2023). "Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Archdiocese Launches Health and Life Insurance for the Faithful". Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 14 January 2025.