Bishop Ntiruka took over the Tabora diocese in Tanzania 12 years ago. The 96,000 square-miles diocese has since seen incredibly rapid church growth. EN interviewed the bishop in June while he was in the UK.
EN: Can you describe the spiritual and material conditions in Tabora diocoese when you took over 12 years ago?
BN: The diocese had ten clergy on its staff, and there were about 5,000 Christians and 50 catechists. There were other denominations - Protestants, Catholics and others - with people around there following mainly traditional religions, Muslims and Christians - a mixed community.
