Ministry in Dodoma

1. Generalate House – Dodoma

Location: Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 288, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: The Generalate House serves as the administrative headquarters of the Congregation of St. Gemma Galgani. It is the central hub for coordinating the various apostolates, missions, and community services carried out by the sisters across Tanzania and beyond. The Generalate also provides spiritual guidance and leadership for the congregation, ensuring the smooth operation of their educational, healthcare, and pastoral activities.

2. St. Mary’s Hostel – Dodoma

Location: Uhindini, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 858, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: St. Mary’s Hostel is a safe and supportive residence for young women, particularly students and working women who require affordable housing. Managed by the St. Gemma Sisters, the hostel provides a nurturing environment where residents can focus on their studies or professional development while being guided by Christian values.

3. St. Gemma Daycare Centre – Dodoma

Location: Area “C,” Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 1079, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: St. Gemma Daycare Centre offers early childhood education and care for young children, ensuring a strong foundation for their intellectual, social, and moral development. The center provides a structured learning environment that fosters cognitive growth and character formation, making it an essential institution for working parents who need reliable childcare services.

4. St. Ignatius Pre & Primary School – Dodoma

Location: Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 1079, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: St. Ignatius Pre & Primary School is dedicated to providing high-quality education that integrates academic excellence with moral and spiritual formation. Managed by the St. Gemma Sisters, the school serves children from various backgrounds, ensuring they receive holistic development in a nurturing environment.

5. Amrosini House – Miyuji, Dodoma

Location: Miyuji, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: [c/o Generalate House P.O. Box 288, Dodoma]

Description: Amrosini House is a community home for elderly and sick sisters of the congregation. It provides medical care, spiritual support, and a peaceful environment where the aging members of the congregation can live with dignity and comfort.

6. St. Gemma Hospital – Miyuji, Dodoma

Location: Miyuji, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 1053, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: St. Gemma Hospital is a healthcare facility run by the St. Gemma Sisters, providing medical services to the local community. The hospital is equipped to handle general medical cases and maternal healthcare, offering compassionate care to those in need.

7. Basiliana Infirmary House – Dodoma

Location: Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: [c/o Generalate House P.O. Box 288, Dodoma]

Description: Basiliana Infirmary House is a healthcare facility that caters to sick sisters of the congregation. It provides specialized care, ensuring that elderly and ailing members receive proper medical attention and emotional support.

8. Miyuji Cheshire Home for Children with Intellectual Disabilities – Dodoma

Location: Miyuji, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 10269, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Description: The Miyuji Cheshire Home in Dodoma is dedicated to the care and development of children with intellectual disabilities. The home provides a comprehensive range of services, including education, physical development, and rehabilitation. It also runs a community-based rehabilitation project focused on early childhood development, which includes the early identification of disabilities and intervention. The sisters are deeply involved in providing not only physical care but also emotional and spiritual support to the children and their families. The home is also a resource center for disability issues, offering training and support to parents, caregivers, and the broader community.

9. St. Peter’s High School – Ihumwa, Dodoma

Location: Ihumwa, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: [c/o Generalate House P.O. Box 288, Dodoma]

Description: St. Peter’s High School offers secondary education with a focus on both academic excellence and spiritual development. The St. Gemma Sisters play an active role in guiding students in faith, discipline, and community service.

10. Bihawana Parish Ministry – Dodoma

Location: Bihawana, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 34, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: The sisters provide parish ministry services in Bihawana, including catechesis, youth programs, and healthcare services. Their work strengthens faith formation and provides essential medical support to the local community.

11. Chikopelo Parish Ministry – Dodoma

Location: Chikopelo, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 2112, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: The sisters engage in parish ministry and youth services, offering spiritual guidance and educational programs that enrich the faith of the local Catholic community.

12. Mlowa Bwawani Parish Ministry – Dodoma

Location: Mlowa Bwawani, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 990, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: The St. Gemma Sisters provide pastoral care, youth ministry, and healthcare services in this parish, ensuring the spiritual and physical well-being of the residents.

13. Kigwe Parish Ministry – Dodoma

Location: Kigwe, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 922, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: In Kigwe Parish, the sisters conduct catechism classes, youth programs, and community outreach initiatives that promote faith and service to the local population.

14. Bahi Parish Ministry – Dodoma

Location: Bahi, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 922, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: The St. Gemma Sisters assist in church activities, including religious education and youth ministries, fostering a vibrant and faith-filled community.

15. Itiso Parish Ministry – Dodoma

Location: Itiso, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 990, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: The sisters support parish ministry, offering catechism classes and community outreach programs that strengthen the faith of the parishioners.

16. Nzali Parish Ministry – Dodoma

Location: Nzali, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 922, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: The sisters provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care to the local community, emphasizing faith formation and community service.

17. Hombolo Parish & Youth Ministry – Dodoma

Location: Hombolo, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 607, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: The sisters engage in youth ministry and parish work, mentoring young Catholics in faith and service.

18. Ipala Centre Youth Ministry – Dodoma

Location: Ipala, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 922, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: The sisters provide youth services, organizing programs that support young people in their spiritual and social development.

19. Chikopelo Upendo Tailoring Centre – Dodoma

Location: Chikopelo, Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: P.O. Box 922, Dodoma, Tanzania

Description: This tailoring center empowers young women by equipping them with vocational skills, helping them achieve financial independence and improve their livelihoods.

20. Rural Development Services – Diocesan WID/GAD – Dodoma

Location: Dodoma, Tanzania

Physical Address: [c/o Generalate House P.O. Box 288, Dodoma]

Description: The sisters are involved in rural development initiatives, particularly in women’s empowerment and gender advocacy programs, aimed at improving community welfare.