Zanzibar Anglican Diocese

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Welcome

Welcome to the Anglican Church of Tanzania, Diocese of Zanzibar. The vision of the diocese is to empower Christians and community members to enjoy the full life of God’s Kingdom. Its mission is to spiritually and materially enhance Christ's healing ministry through proclamation, collaboration and holistic social development to the needy. Both the mission and vision of the diocese are fulfilled through the roles of various departments which include; Finance and Administration, Evangelism, HIV/AIDS, Education, Mothers Union (UMAKI), Youth, Heifer project, St Monica’s Hostel and the Former Slave Market Site/Cultural heritage center. The Bishop of the Diocese of Zanzibar is Michael Hafidh, who was born in Zanzibar on the 20th of July 1960. He was educated at St. Marks’ theological college Dar es Salaam, where he studied theology. The bishop is married to Angela Hafidh and they are blessed with 4 children; 3 boys and 1 girl. You are invited to explore our new site. Visit our news section to get the latest happenings Karibu! Right Reverend Doctor Mi...

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History

The history of Anglican Diocese of Zanzibar is well inter-related with the history of University Mission of Central Africa and the liberation of Slave Trade in Zanzibar. Slave trade in Zanzibar was initiated by Portuguese who traded slaves in the 15 century. ...

Diocese

The Zanzibar Diocese, one of the Dioceses of Anglican Church of Tanzania, was established as an independent Diocese in 2001 from Tanga Diocese established as far back as 1892. The Diocese covers the Zanzibar archipelago which comprises of Unguja and Pemba isl...

Visiting

General Information For Visitors The Cathedral is very much part of the local community. It is used regularly for local, regional and/or national services and events. Some or all of it may therefore at times be closed to the public visiting. Pleas...