Churches Under the Diocese

Churches Belonging to the Diocese of Lake Rukwa

The Anglican Church of Tanzania, Lake Rukwa Diocese, stands as a living testimony to God’s abundant grace and transforming power. Embracing 14 deaneries, 60 parishes, and 30 congregations, the diocese gathers more than 6,000 faithful believers who worship, serve, and grow together in Christ. Rooted in prayer, mission, and sacramental life, this community continues to flourish under the pastoral guidance of Rt. Rev. Ephraim Paulo Ntikabuze, who was consecrated and enthroned on July 30, 2023. United in purpose and strengthened by the Holy Spirit, the Diocese remains committed to proclaiming the Gospel and nurturing God’s people.

S/N Legal Name of Church Pastor's Name Physical Location
1. Christ the King Cathedral ✝️ Rt. Rev Ephraim Paulo Ntikabuze - Mpanda, Katavi  Region
Rev. can Elsaphan Ndijenyene – sub dean Mpanda, Katavi  Region
Rev. Joshua Daniel Mpanda, Katavi  Region
Deacon. Moab Shedrack Nkayamba Mpanda, Katavi  Region
2. Mt. Petro – Kichangani Rev. Elisha Bilebela Tole RD Mpanda, Katavi  Region
3. Mlimani city Rev. Can Jeston Balunguza
4. Mt. Stefano - Kazima Rev. Shedrack  Joram Lugongo  RD Mpanda, Katavi  Region
5. Mt. Mtapenda Rev. Peter Protus Mwanandenje Nsimbo, Katavi Region
6. Mt. Paulo - Tulieni Rev. Anord Hosea Mpanda, Katavi  Region
7. St. James – Kasimba Rev. Can Abel Barosha  RD Mpanda, Katavi  Region
8. Kilimahewa Rev. Lawiso Nzibukila Mpanda, Katavi  Region
9. Misunkumilo Rev. Jacob Mligo  RD Mpanda, Katavi  Region
10. Kakese Rev. Protas Mwanandenje Mpanda, Katavi  Region
11. Ifinsi Deacon. Wilson Christopher Lupande Tanganyika, Katavi Region
12. Milala Rev. Staford Mathias Mpanda, Katavi  Region
13. Majaila Rev. Gershon Nyemela Tanganyika, Katavi Region
14. Ruhafwe Rev. Stivin  Shukrani Juma Tanganyika, Katavi Region
15. Shanwe Rev. Edward Yoram Mboma Tanganyika, Katavi Region
16. Inyonga Rev. Eliud Rango  RD Mlele, Katavi Region
17. Rev. Gilbert Kasela Mlele, Katavi Region
18. Kanoge Rev. Paschal Chiza Mlele, Katavi Region
19. Kasekese Rev. Can revocutus Aron RD Tanganyika, Katavi Region
20. Mwese Rev. Mathias Stephano Tanganyika, Katavi Region
21. Kapalamsenga Rev. Leonard Kaswaga Tanganyika, Katavi Region
22. Ikaka Rev. Peter  Emmanuel Tanganyika, Katavi Region
23. Ikola Rev. Erasto Basagira Tanganyika, Katavi Region
24. Lugonesi Rev. Gerison Nshoye Tanganyika, Katavi Region
25. Usevya Rev. Can. Francis Simon   RD Mpimbwe, Katavi Region
26. Rev. Sadick Alfred Mpimbwe, Katavi Region
27. Majimoto Rev. Essau Chilwa Mpimbwe, Katavi Region
28. Mandela Rev. Joshua Syosyoli  RD Nsimbo, Katavi Region
29. Ndurumo Rev. Yavan Bamalila Nsimbo, Katavi Region
30. Mtambo Rev. Joshua Chamkuku Nsimbo, Katavi Region
31. Rev. Raiton Sekeza Nsimbo, Katavi Region
32. Nzaga Rev. Ezekiel Kasagamba Nsimbo, Katavi Region
33. Tambazi  Rev. Meshack Ndalu Nsimbo, Katavi Region
34. Namanyere Rev. Can Steven Malaki Nkasi, Rukwa Region
35. Deacon Noel Kihombo Nkasi, Rukwa Region
36. Kirando Rev. Yohana Swilla Nkasi, Rukwa Region
37.  Kabwe Rev. Philipo Ndahani Nkasi, Rukwa Region
38. Karungu Rev. Ilakoze Kihumbi Nkasi, Rukwa Region
39. Kolongwe Rev. Godfrey Pishon Nkasi, Rukwa Region
40. All Saints Rev. Can Lukas Mbondo  (Vicar General ) RD Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
41. Rev. Peter Bakari Kashindi Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
42. Matai Rev. Abihudi Kalimanzila Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
43. Muze Rev. Germanus  Piason Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
44. Mtowisa Rev. Simon Kyola Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
45. Igonda Rev. Ibrahimu Kalinga Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
46. Mt. Mathayo Rev. Gidion Hiza Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
47. Mwinjilisti Mathayo Rev.  Benjamin Nyamweru  RD Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
48. Mkunda Deacon. Benson Sindani Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
49. St. Mathias Rev. Can Vithalis Morisio  RD Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
50. Chitete Rev. Elias Ntelula Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
51. Laela Rev. Benedictor Bhuhaga Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
52. Kapemba Rev. Samweli Kiwale Tanganyika, Katavi Region
53. Kusi Deacon Eliud Ndota Tanganyika, Katavi Region
54. Kapanga Deacon Dishon Kasegeta Tanganyika, Katavi Region
55. Kabatini Deacon Dickson Kasegeta Tanganyika, Katavi Region
56. Isumbwe Rev. Can Cyprian Samwel   RD Tanganyika, Katavi Region
57. Busongola Rev. Steven  Kafulama Tanganyika, Katavi Region
58. Kamjela Rev. Augen Buhaza Tanganyika, Katavi Region
59. Isenga Deacon Edson Mlima Tanganyika, Katavi Region
60. Rugufu Rev Hosea Kihoza  RD Tanganyika, Katavi Region
61. Ipwaga Deacon Stephen Milinga Tanganyika, Katavi Region
62. Kabanga Rev.  Can Andrea Palali   RD Tanganyika, Katavi Region
63. Ilangu Rev. Shimimana Majoro Tanganyika, Katavi Region