Welcome message from the Bishop
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!
It is with great joy and thanksgiving that I welcome you to the official website of the Anglican Diocese of Tarime. This platform is a window into the life, mission, and ministry of our diocese, which serves the people of Tarime with the love and truth of the Gospel.
As a diocese, we are committed to being Christ-centred, spiritually vibrant, and socially responsive. Through evangelism, discipleship, education, health, and sustainable development, we strive to proclaim the Good News and demonstrate God’s love in action.
Whether you are a member of our diocese, a friend, a partner, or a visitor, we pray that this website will inform, inspire, and connect you more deeply with what God is doing among us. We also welcome your prayers, encouragement, and support as we continue to grow in faith and serve our communities with compassion and hope.
Feel free to explore, learn more, and journey with us in building a stronger church and a transformed society.
May God richly bless you.
In Christ,
The Rt. Rev. John Msuma Nyaitara
Bishop – Anglican Diocese of Tarime
Anglican Diocese of Tarime
Who we are
The Anglican Diocese of Tarime, part of the Anglican Church of Tanzania, is currently led by the Rt. Rev. John Msuma Nyaitara, who was consecrated as the second Bishop of Tarime in April 2025. He succeeded the founding bishop, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Mwita Akiri, who served from the diocese’s inauguration in 2010 until his retirement in early 2025. Headquartered at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Tarime, the diocese oversees approximately 33 parishes served by 24 pastors and 34 catechists. With a growing membership of roughly 11,500 Anglicans, the diocese maintains strong international governance links through a formal partnership with the Diocese of Leeds in the United Kingdom.
Our Story
The Anglican Diocese of Tarime is located to the west of the Serengeti national park and east of a Lake Victoria, northern Tanzania, and was inaugurated on July 4, 2010. It is bordering Kenya to the north. It has 33 parishes, 24 pastors, 34 Catechists, 3 lay readers, and approximately 11,500 Anglicans.
Mission & Vision
Vision
To be a Diocese with mature and confident Christians able to demonstrate God's love in word and deed.
Mission
To enable all people to attain the fullness of life through faith in Christ and holistic development.
Our Core Values
- True worship and Prayer
- Upholding basic Christian teaching
- Love for one another
- Transparency and accountability
- Education for all and Promotion of Girl Child
- Promotion of health and food securit
- Integrity
Our Milestone
Schools under the Diocese
Currently there two schools under Anglican Diocese of Tarime
Talanta Girls Secondary School
Talanta Girls Secondary School is a new Christian school located in the Diocese of Tarime, Tanzania, which officially opened and began teaching its first students in January 2025
Talanta Pre-Primary School
The school aims to provide quality Christian education and early childhood development in a region under the Anglican Diocese of tarime
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Support Our Ongoing projects under the Diocese. Your generosity enables the Anglican Diocese of Tarime to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and respond to the spiritual, social, and economic needs of our communities. Through your support, we continue serving God’s people with love, dignity, and hope.