Justin Tetmu Samba
| The Most Reverend Justin Tetmu Samba | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Musoma, Tanzania (Deceased) | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mwanza |
| See | Diocese of Musoma |
| Appointed | 25 October 1988 |
| Installed | 6 January 1989 |
| Term ended | 23 August 2006 |
| Predecessor | Anthony Peter Mayalla (12 January 1979 - 18 November 1987) |
| Successor | Michael George Mabuga Msonganzila (since 10 November 2007) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 21 June 1974 |
| Consecration | 6 January 1989 by Pope John Paul II |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Justin Tetmu Samba 12 December 1950 Mkuu-Rombo, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania |
| Died | 23 August 2006 (aged 55) Muhimbili Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
Justin Tetmu Samba (12 December 1950 - 23 August 2006), was a Tanzanian Catholic prelate who served as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Musoma, Tanzania from 25 October 1988 until his death in office on 23 August 2006 at the age of 55 years. He was appointed by Pope John Paul II. He received his episcopal consecration on 6 January 1989 by the hands of Pope John Paul II himself. Bishop Justin Tetmu Samba died on 23 August 2006, four months shy of his 56th birthday.
Early life and education
He was born in Mkuu-Rombo, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania on 12 December 1950. He studied philosophy and theology at seminary before he was ordained a priest.[1]
Priest
On 21 June 1974, he was ordained a priest for the Catholic Diocese of Musoma, Tanzania. He served as a priest until 25 October 1988.[1]
Bishop
On 25 October 1988, Pope John Paul II appointed Reverend Father Justin Tetmu Samba, previously a member of the clergy of the same Catholic See as the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Musoma, Tanzania. He succeeded Anthony Peter Mayalla, who had been transferred to the Archdiocese of Mwanza and elevated to Archbishop there on 18 November 1987. Bishop Justin Tetmu Samba received his episcopal consecration on 6 January 1989. The Principal Consecrator was Pope John Paul II himself and was assisted by Edward Idris Cassidy, Titular Archbishop of Amantia and José Tomás Sánchez, Archbishop Emeritus of Nueva Segovia.[1]
Bishop Justin Tetmu Samba died on 23 August 2006, at Muhimbili Hospital in Dar es Salaam, at the age of 55 years.[2] On 10 November 2007, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Reverend Father Michael George Mabuga Msonganzila to succeed at Musoma.[3]
See also
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 Back to citation occurrence 1.2 David M. Cheney (25 February 2024). "MicroData Summary for Justin Tetmu Samba (born 12 December 1950, died 23 August 2006) Bishop of Musoma". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Kansas City. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- Back to citation CISA (24 August 2006). "Tanzania: Bishop Justin Tetemu Samba of Musoma Dies" (via AllAfrica.com). Catholic Information Service for Africa (CISA). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- Back to citation CISA (13 November 2007). "Tanzania: Pope Benedict Appoints New Bishop for Musoma" (via AllAfrica.com). Catholic Information Service for Africa (CISA). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 26 April 2026.