Pastoral Department

History and Development of the Pastoral Department

The Pastoral Department of the Mwanza Archdiocese is one of the departments within the Archdiocese of Mwanza. It was established in 1989, which is 33 years ago, as a result of the emphasis from the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965). This council discussed 16 documents, including the Gaudium et Spes document, which focuses on modern pastoral care.

Structure and Operations of the Department

The Pastoral Department operates under the leadership of His Eminence the Archbishop and is also managed by the department director and the executive secretary. At the parish level, there is a Pastoral Council that handles pastoral matters under the leadership of the respective parish priest.

Mission of the Pastoral Department

The main goal of the Pastoral Department is to unite believers at all levels in order to bring about unity as the family of God. This includes caring for and being responsible for one another. Additionally, the department strives to assess and evaluate pastoral activities by following established policies to ensure the success and safety of these activities.