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Tangaza Vision(Fed Up With Inculturation Talk!)
(Tangaza University College, 1993) Tangaza University College
We have been friends=that is what I most think about as I clean my office, answer phone calls, greet visitors these days dropping by. We have been friends .... May 18th 1988 Fr. Luciano Odorico, SDB, the second rector of Tangaza showed me the rector's office, room A 10, at Tangaza. He handed me the keys to the door and said, "I haven't really used it yet, you see it has only a desk in it" --it was a bare room otherwise. Then he showed me the Constitutions of Tangaza, the section on the rector, article 4.55: "it shall be the duty of the rector to maintain unity and harmony of purpose ... " "This is the4 most important thing you have to do," Fr. Odorico V said. "Unity and harmony of purpose"--"He is to see to it that all departments are operated efficiently and according to proper academic and educational standards [art. 4.l]." So the Constitutions say. They don't say much how you are supposed to do all that--"maintain unity and harmony of purpose" ... make sure "all departments are operated efficiently and according to proper standards." How? How? I was eight months in Africa, eight months a missionary. What did I know. So I thought, maybe start by making friends with those who know something. Try to make everyone feel at home, so they can share what they have, share who they are. Maybe something good will happen ... And so I tried ... we tried. To make a friend, start by being a friend--not judging or criticizing, but visiting, asking, listening. And so our friendship grew. So we grew to gether. We did not always agree. It is easy for strangers to agree--the agreeableness of conventional politeness and conformity is easier for mere acquaintances and fellow travellers than it is for friends. Social amenity is easy when you share nothing of any importance. For friends it is another matter indeed. It would be easier to agree if we all shared a common culture, a common tongue; common customs. But how· could we ever agree if we cannot even begin to understand one another.
Tangaza Vision(Is God a Bully)
(Tangaza University College, 1994) Tangaza University College
Having been given new areas of work, many a people do have a lot of new ideas which they would like to have executed. Once such ideas are met with a cold response, many give up. It is always interesting seeing someone assuming his/her new responsibility in an office or establishment. He/she in most cases, has many ideas, to change the place and make it look even better than before. The person will try to execute most of the new plans just to make sure that goals are achieved. . LLt A newly ordained priest, for instance, will try t ' commit himself fully to his first appointment. Working hard with the people to whom he has been sent to serve. Pastorally, he will have his day timetabled. He will have his morning prayers and the celebration of the Eucharist. He will visit the sick, prisoners, and people in their respective homes and do some parish work in the office as per schedule. In his homilies, he will sound holy using many Theological jargons while expecting to change people in a day or two. He will as well, try to see to it that the Par ish/house compound is clean, the flowers are carefully arranged and well maintained, books are well and intelligently arranged on the shelves (if any), just to mention but a few. Once things and all the expectations he had are watered down and people seem to care Jess, when things don't turn up as planned, when he does not seem to see the fruits of his labor, he gets discouraged and he easily thinks of something else. It is at such a juncture that the hard core which was in him, which made him think that he would have great success in life, that he could beat the best, un willingly and suddenly turns "soft". Should such a priest quit? This is but a little challenge in life. It is not always a few faint wishes, but a life-long struggle that makes us valiant. Such is life. It is always a challenge - meet it.
Tangaza Vision
(Tangaza University College, 1994-12) Tangaza University College
In his message for world communications Day in 1992, the pope cited communications media as the admission ticket of every person to the market - place where thoughts are given public utterance, pieces of ideas are exchanged, news is passed around and information of all kind is transmitted and received. Communication, making something known, is one of the basic phenomena of human existence. A person thus is distinguished from other animals in that his/her nature requires that he/she attains full stature as a person through culture. One becomes then, a fully human and a cultural being through communication. As a process, communication starts at the level of individuals/family to the level of a society as a whole; in this matter therefore, at the level of our respective Religious houses to the level of Tangaza College respectively. Besides body language and verbal communication, Tangaza vision gives you an opportunity to inform, educate and make your ideas known to others in black and white. However, we are not looking for treaties of academic excellence and Theological Jargons, but ordinary experiences in our day to day life. A Theological reflection on African Art, both Liturgical and Secular would be greatly appreciated. We therefore call on our readers and the Tangaza Community at large to take up this challenge. Don't just sit on those bright ideas, express them in Tangaza Vision - your magazine. Do not reserve your comments on some- thing or keep silent when you ought not to, for you might be the victim of your silence! If at all we want to have a common possession of Truth, let us communicate for almost always, truth is found in communication. Remember, you wilI never be a writer without writing. So, start writing now and help Tangaza Vision grow.
The New Vision for Tangaza
(Tangaza University College, 1995-04)
On 21st February 1995, there was general assembly in the Hall at Tangaza. The main agenda of the meeting was based on the future of Tangaza or dreams about the Tangaza, if you like "the Tangaza we want in the near future". lt was good to dream since erpedence shows us that "Dreams are realized if therc is commibnent to them." The purpose was to find ways to improve Tangaza College so that it can meet the challenges of today. Each speaker expressed his views, opinion, suggestion or dreams. Below are the speeches made by different speakers. Our aim is to try to see the future of Tangaza through proposals, dreams suggestions etc. However our dreams, needs a limit othena/se needing allthings may do more harm than good to Tangaza.
Tangaza Vision
(Tangaza University College/A Journal of Socio-religious Concern, 1996-12) Tangaza University College
Once there was a farming town that could be reached by a narrow road with a bad curve on it. There were frequent accidents on the road, especially on the curve and the preacher would preach to the people of the town to make sure that they were Good Samaritans. And so they would pick the people up on the road for this was a religious and charitable work. One day someone suggested that they buy an ambulance to get the accident victims to the town hospital more quickly. The preacher preached and the people gave for this was after all a religious and charitable work. Then one day, an elder suggested that the town should authorize building a wider road and taking out the dangerous curve on the road. Now it happened that the mayor had a farm right at the curve on the road, and he was against taking out the curve. Someone asked the preacher to say a word to the mayor and the congregation the following Sunday about it. But the preacher and most of the people figured that they had better stay out of politics; so the next Sunday, the preacher preached on the Good Samaritan Gospel and encouraged the people to continue their fine work of picking up the accident victims, which they did. Here in Africa we have a lot ofvictimazation due to "bad curves" in aour political, economi cal, religious and cultural systems. The Good Samaritan Gospel loses its cutting edge when it is preached to make people nice to victims of their sins and death-serving systems. It becomes a tool for maintaining the status quo politicaly, economically and socialy. Solidarity with the victims of oppression, injustice, and sexism is more than being nice to them through short-term charitable works. It entails walking with them more than just one step. Making pledges for more funds for the poor and those economically disadvantaged in the slums, in our streets and those who frequent our gates is a positive gesture highly appreciated. Crucial questions however remain unanswered: As future pedagogists, gurus, social development and pastoral agents, can we assiduously remain silent about root causes of poverty, environmental degradation and violence in our cities? Is there a link between faith and development? These and many more questions lead us to search for new ways of being in solidarity with the victims of oppression and the poor. The experience with the poor and victims of our systems becomes the kairos for us to see critically the links between our faith and socio- economic and politico issues such as: Urbanization, Environment, politics, Economics, Development, etc. We believe reflections on such issues will shape the new paradigms of mission and relevant ways of sharing our faith through prophetic and vibrant witness of service. The new understanding of mission and the way of sharing our faith that God-is-among us 'Emmanuel' makes the celebration of Christmas even more meaningful to all. Happy birthday Jesus and happy Christmas to you all'
Tangaza Vision(Receive Without Charge Give Without Charge)
(Tangaza University College, 1998-01) Tangaza University College
One day a poor young man serving in a big hotel near the town was on the roadside looking for a taxi to go and visit his sick relative in the hospital. As he looked up, he saw a politician approaching in a Volvo car and he waved him down. When he drew near the car he asked," Please sir, could you give me a lift to the hospital?" The politician answered, "Yes, of course." Upon reaching his destination, he asked, ''How much do I have to pay?" "No charge," the politician answered. I considered it a service to my community." A few days later, a young missionary priest was on his way to a remote village outside the town. On reaching a point where there was a cafeteria, he felt like eating something. He entered and had a meal. When he had finished he got up and went over to the counter and asked the waiter how much he owed. ''No charge father," he said. "I consider it a service to the Lord." Now, there comes a day when a poor man who was displaced and beaten up by a band of hooligans was searching for a place to take refuge. For safety he ran into the priest's house. The priest in charge came and asked the man, ''What is it? How much are you going to pay for staying here?" And the poor man responded gently, "Receive without charge and give with- out charge." Dear readers, the relationships that link us together in human society are based on con- tracts: I give you this and you give me that or you do this for me and I will do that for you. So, inevitably life is about duties, pay-offs, and getting the quid pro quo. The life of human society with God is radically different. God deals with us in gifts without strings. Our response then is not one of "paying back" but one of spontaneous praises and thanks for His goodness. God has given us many gifts in life; wealth, intellect, wisdom, creativity and so on. God did not ask us for anything in return. The only way we can show our joy and gratitude is by giving Him thanks and praise. Yet, we have never seen God to express our feelings. Hence, the only possible and efficient way of achieving this purpose is in our neighbour whom we meet on our journey through life. There are many people around us who might There are many people around us who might need our help and support because nothing today is given or done freely. Everyone wants to compensated in one way or another. No one cares. God has shown us what an authentic life means. It means sacrifice imbued in love. That is, love of neighbour, friends, as well as God's creation. And how do we get to express this love for others? It is only through the little ways of sharing what God has given us with our brothers and sisters who might be in need of our sensitivity. In view of this, and the present socio-economic and religious situation of life that effects our African countries, Tangaza Vision has as a response and a reaction focused this present edition on spiritual and socio-religious matters. Our challenge is to give from what we have received without regard for payment or with any kind of reservations. How many times in our lives have we received a gift or help without charge? How many times have we given and requested payment? As we have just celebrated the feast of Christmas, the Tangaza Vision encourages us to remember the Lord's forgotten peo pie. We are called to bring them happiness, joy, peace of mind and hope. Our proclamation of the feast we have just celebrated should be holistic in nature. Moreover we should always be faced with the challenge "To receive without charge and to give without charge." We hope that your celebration of Christmas was a joyful one and that 1998 may be a happy a blessed year for you. •
Tangaza Vision ( The light has Dawn)
(Tangaza University College, 1998-05) Tangaza University College
One of life's most crucial question which has often been asked is: where do we find inner peace in the midst of a troubled and troubling world? Every time and everywhere we see wars, violence of all kinds and abandonment. Whenever we see pictures of refugee children on TV or even hear stories of their tragic loss of parents, We were moved with tears. Abandonment could as well be experienced in our countries in various ways and forms. Many a time in our daily bulletin either in the front, center or back page, local newscasters have never fail to tell of new born children being abandoned on doorsteps or elsewhere, their parents being nowhere to be found. Moreover, in the lives of many ordinary people, evidence is there of people being abandoned emotionally by families or friends. All of these lacks inner peace. Preoccupied with the thoughts and worries about these traumatic experiences we are drowned in the big ocean of our thoughts. Such that, they blinds us to the immediate graces that fill our day, to the God who is always revealing himself in all creation. We therefore, lack that wisdom that should enable us see God where he may be found. Today, the only answer we have is Christ who in his own humanity has tasted abandonment or hurt. He is like us in all things, but sin. Yet in the faces of these, his response was not to despair. Instead, he showed and expressed his wonderful belief and self surrender in the Father's loving kindness. But he did not trust in vain, because he was raised to glory. Thus, becoming the consoler of all who have been abandoned in one way or the other. He is the "way" for the poor of this age who might feel neglected or isolated. By ~ sending his Holy Spirit, he also invite us to reach through the darkness and grasp the life giving hand of God. Hence, as a small sign of gratitude to God for his gift of the Holy Spirit to us, Tangaza Vision Magazine have decided in this issue to focus more on the aspect of moral and spiritual issues with special attention to the Ordinary situation in our world of today. Being the magazine of a theological, social, educational and Spiritual formation, that should not be neglected. We are called to be bearer and witness to God''s Spirit in the world around us. We are not to be timid Christians or theologians nor are we to saunter in this great mystery of life. If we can in our daily prayerful relationship with God, grow confident of his everlasting presence and love for us, then, our gratefulness for his gifts of Holy Spirit becomes manifest. Finally, our Special thanks to all our writers and to all who in one way or the other has contributed to the success of our past and present publications. We wish all, a happy and graceful year of the Holy Spirit.
Tangaza Vision (Religious Life in Africa Today)
(Tangaza University College, 1999-05) Tangaza University College
Socrates, a philosopher, said that a life that is not examined is not worthy living. For a number of reasons, religious life needs to be examined and re-examined in order to hold its value in society. lt is from this premise that this issue of the Tangaza Vision found its theme "Religious life in Africa today". Pastoral ministries have widened their horizons due to the dynamic nature of society. Fr. Taratara who is involved in refugee ministry in North Western Tanzania, reflects on the situation in the camps. The reflection could be stressing but it puts us into the context in which we' as religious are operating, Sr. Kerber challenges us to live the here and now. With papers to submit. sometimes at the last minute, lectures to attend, apostolate in mind, exams approaching or, for others. papers lo mark, students to tutor/supervise, schemes of work and lesson plans to make it is "understandable" that you could forget to be here and now. To learn to be here and now calls for your metaphysical identity - Who are you? Our identity as religious is fundamentally marked by the evangelical vows we pronounce namely chastity /celibacy, obedience and poverty. A number of articles in this issue are based in these three vows. You will notice that there are more articles on chastity/celibacy. We have purposely published all of them. Perhaps you will discover the reason for so doing after going through them.
Memory, Prophecy and Commitment
(Tangaza University College, 2002) Tangaza University College
On this day in the most solemn manner around the Eucharistic Lord, united with our Lord and Master, we open the doors of this College that is "on the threshold of sweeping change" (Fr. Shorter, Principal'e Annual Report 2002, p. 1). The "Tangaza Extensions" will soon be complete. The Institutes (4 of them), except Theology, will shift to the new building at the end of this Semester. Two more new ones might soon be joining the College taking up their offices and classrooms in the new extensions. "It will then be necessary to go through a period of consolidation" (Principal 's Annual Report 2002, p. 1). It is a period of reinforcing, a time of strengthening the college of taking stock of things, of clarifying better the details of our functioning, of strengthening the bonds that exist between the various sectors, programmes, and institutes of the College, without however forgetting to look forward. It shall be a period in which we shall remember the past with gratitude, look forward to the future with great confidence, and live the present with enthusiasm and greater commitment. It is a time of memory, prophecy and commitment.
Tangaza Vision ( The New Vision)
(Tangaza University College, 2002-05) Tangaza University College
Editorial hat goes around comes around. It is always nice to meet with friends but • difficult and painful to part. I guess this is the feeling for most of us here in • Tangaza these days. We are coming to the new vision and the end of the age of a well-rounded and self-enclosed system. Within every system and its meta-narra tive, everyone and everything has its fixed place and defined role. There are those who belong at the centre; they embody most fully the ideals of the system and share its aspirations. It is they who deter mine the way forward and decide what is central and what is peripheral. They tell us who belongs to which level in the social, po- litical and ethnic hierarchy. They are the guardians of the status quo. Tangaza Col lege is a radical questioning of this system. Women and men are walking and working together; colour is a thing of the past. In theology the viewpoint of the outsider is becoming normative. It is now 15 years since Tangaza College came into being. Time has just come and gone. A lot has been achieved in these years of the college's existence, but as the eye al ways seeks to see further than before, the vision of Tangaza has yet to reach its peak. The magnifying glass proves to us that a lot more lies ahead of this college. ~----- --- --- -- -- -- There is no doubt that the college is go ing through a big transition period. A lot of changes have taken place within a short pe riod of time: the changing of the affiliation programme from the Roman Urbaniana University to the Catholic University Of Eastern Africa, the coming of the new Prin cipal, the new building, the increasing num ber of students and faculties yet to be introduced. Of course we have every rea son to rejoice over all this. However as with any other human institution, a lot of ques tions might be ringing in some people's minds, questions relating to the original vi sion of the college preparing young reli gious for their future ministries. How is it going to be under the new administration? Is Tangaza becoming a private university? And many more questions of this kind. As we both welcome and say goodbye to some of our great lecturers and to the Principal, we remember that we all have a role to play in the new Tangaza. Tangaza Vi sion gives you some new insights about the future of this great college. May God's blessings shower upon you all, especially during this coming long-term break.
To be Church and make the experience of Church
(Tangaza University College, 2004) Tangaza University College
The holy men and women of the Church which is in , e Africa, both ancient and modem, were greatly concerned to build and experience Church as a profound sign of unity in faith and charity. As an ancient Church its origins go back to the . times of the Apostles, associated traditionally with the ministry of the Apostle Mark. This ancient Church of Africa gave birth to countless Martyrs, Confessors, Virgins and many simple but holy Christians. It had a vigorous and leading theological centre at Alexandria. _The Alexandrian defending the faith, laid the foundations pf theology, as faith in ~-- Christian centre, in its service of dialogue with reason, culture, society, experience, etc. It is considered the oldest centre of sacred science in the history of Christianity. It counted amon erst . b its students and teachers such famous theologians as Clement, Athanasius, Cyril, Dionysius, Pierius, Didymus. Then along the North African Coastline we recall Tertullian, Cyprian and Augustine. They were in the Church and made the experience of Church; they loved the Church in imitation of Christ, who "loved the Church and sacrificed himself for her" (Eph S :26). While championing the cause of unity in faith with the weapons of the intellect, these great Fathers prepared the way for the scientific study of God's revelation. The deeper the new religion penetrated the ancient world, the more they felt the need for an exposition of its tenets in an orderly, comprehensive and exact way; for this were created the theological "schools, the cradles of science, as · instruments of unity in faith and charity. Tangaza too as a theoloz- ical and ministerial institution in Africa is a bearer of that tradition at the service of faith and of God's family. To be that Church and to make the same experience of Church that is a sign and instrument of unity in faith and charity, in spite of the constant threats to both, is at the heart of our beinz at Tangaza. This lived experience of the Church and commitment to it is a must as we prepare ourselves scientifically and professionally to answer to the Challenges that the Pope raises in the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation, Ecclesia in Africa. These challenges are many and very demanding: How can African Christians become ever more faithful witnesses to the Lord Jesus (EA 46)? How can the Church in Africa reject. a way of living which does not correspond to the. best of African traditions and our Christian faith (cf. EA 48)? How can we be catalysts of unity and reconciliation wherever there is hostility and division (cf. EA 49)? How can we promote the well-being and stability of marital relationships and family (cf. EA 50)? As ministerially charged peo ple, how do we face the challenges of social and political difficulties? (cf. EA 51), etc. A close examination of these chal lenges will certainly reveal that, no appropriate answer can be given, unless the answer itself has been experienced, and lived in ones own life. We are convinced that placing ourselves at the service of the Church in Africa is not simply a matter of receiving doctrinal moral or humanistic instruction. It is above all a whole attitude of existence, consisting in a living union with a living person, Jesus Christ, and his living Body, the Church. Indeed, when our being is radically affected by the mys tery of Christ, and we live in the Church and experience the Church as truly Christ's Body here on earth, it is possible to· be God's ministers in IJ.Il effective way to be done. This year, I would like to emphasise the first of our three commitments: to build at Tangaza College one single God centred and people-centred com munity while encouraging responsible independence and effective collegiality. The ques tion at heart therefore is the unity in the diversity of the-College: the diversity of Institutes (8, including the Islamic Studies), diversity of nations (over 50), diversity of religious charisms -(102 religious communities), ethnic groups (very hard to num . ber them, but it may be well over 400), vocations (ordained, reli gious, lay), tasks (students, lee- existing unity, though very much imperfect in this world, but a unity which is fundamental for the life of the College.
For You I Study
(Tangaza University College, 2004) Tangaza University College
We will then be busy teaching and forming young minds, taking care of the sick, uplifting the poor, and engaged in handing on faith to future generations. The Apostolic Exhortation Vita Consecrata addressed to all religious called for renewed and loving commitment to the intellectual life as an integral part of the experience of life in the Spirit and the condition for apostolic efficacy. The following text has been frequently quoted, but it will do no harm to hear it again: "In addition to the service of others, within the consecrated life itself there is need for a renewed and loving commitment to the intellectual life, for dedication to study as a means of integral formation and as a path of asceticism which is extraordinarily timely, in the face of present-day cultural diversity. A lessened commitment to study can have grave consequences for the apostolate, by giving rise to a sense of marginalization and inferiority, or encouraging superficiality and rash initiatives" (VC 98)
Tangaza Update(Feb 2004) Major Changes in Community Exchange
(Tangaza University College, 2004-02) Tangaza University College
Drastic changes have been introduced the annual Tangaza Community Exchange widely viewed as a mechanism to streamline the program. Participants are now required to apply directly to the cornmunities to be visited. They should also specify the apt dates for the visit clearly stating the intent and import of the visit. Communities will then communicate directly to the individual after a prior interview with the house superior. This is a major departure from tradition where the SRC and the office of the DPSL were responsible for the coordination. Critics however complain that" the pro- cedure is unnecessarily too bureaucratic." But the BOG visiting team on February 3 defended the changes saying applications will facilitate planning for the visitors. The same is corroborated by Mrs. Ebale, Tangaza's DPSL, who said the changes were necessary to give the program meaning. Ebale acknowledges that the exchange had lost direction. She told Update that at one time she convened a four-member committee that prescribed stringent measures aimed at curbing abuse of the program. However, her recommendations were replaced by the Formation Council, which proposed the current changes. Father Rolandi Giovanni
Tangaza Update
(Tangaza University College, 2004-04) Tangaza University College
Two out of five heavy-weights remained in the race for SRC Presidency after the nominations last Monday, 29 March 2004. No doubt this year,s elections were the most innovatively campaigned for in some years Though all the energy was spent on two out of the six seats on the executive, there was no mistaking the politicking season on the Campus, with its characteristic photographs of candidates in all corners of the premises that could draw attention Little was spared of the artistic skills of candidates and their supporters In presenting themselves and their offers.
Tangaza Update (Knowledge)
(Tangaza University College, 2004-11) Tangaza University College
If your studies are only for you, you are poor indeed". These words stood out tall at the DPSL notice-board for several days at the beginning of this semester. As the semester comes to an end, as we prepare to celebrate the birth of the savior, as we prepare to usher in the New Year. le( us reflect frursrudies and how best we can apply the knowledge they have acquired in the service of our society. We strive acquire knowledge so that we can equip our- selves better in whatever missions we will be engaged in after our study years. On behalf of the Editorial Board, I congratulate the various students of Tangaza who recently were ordained to priesthood, diaconate and to our brother who professed and sis- their vows. Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New and Prosperous, 2005.
Tangaza Update (February 2005)
(Tangaza University College, 2005-02) Tangaza University College
am very happy to greet you all in this first issue of Tangaza Update of this year 2005. Thanks to the help of every member of the College and our esteemed benefac tors, Tangaza College is on the move steadily and slowly growing, offering a very valuable service to the Church and Society. We are grateful to God for sustaining this College and guiding it to fulfill its mission for the Church and society at large . Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. During the month of January we kept the week of prayer for Christian unity, keeping alive in our hearts the desire and prayer of Jesus: "That they may all be one" (Jn 17:21). We keep up our enthusiasm for the unity of the Churches and ecclesial communities, and make sure that Tangaza as a whole (both students and staff) are ecumenically sensitive, well-informed and committed to the cause of Christian unity. Mary Immaculate Library. By now all must have learned that the Mary Immaculate Library from the Vincentians has come in without any damage and is now safely in the Library Space of lmani House. Work in the Library is progressing. Right now we are placing the books on the shelves; after that computers (30 of them) will be placed for the library users. In view of the Library, we will also get a generator for lmani House. Tangaza Day. This year's Tangaza Day will be on Wednesday 23rd March 2005. We shall have the offi cial opening of the Mary Immaculate Library on that day. Fr. Thomas McKenna (Provincial of Vincentian Eastern Province of the United States) and Fr. Aiden Rooney will join us for the occasion. Right Reverend Bishop David Kamau, one of the auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Nairobi will be the main celebrant. Students Hostel (for women). We hope to begin the construction of the Hostel for lay women and Religious sisters soon. We were delayed in the processing of the documents, which we hope will be ready shortly. Unfortunately, due to the shortfall of funds, the plans for the play-fields have been shelved for the time-being. Hopefully it is not shelved forever! Dear members of the College, I thank you for your commitment and sense of belonging to the College. We are here for the Church's mission, which is the mission of Christ and that of God himself. Tangaza College is a wonderful witness of that unity in life and mission of so many religious communities embracing other consecrated and lay people, in our fragmented world, religious and secular. May you be blessed in all your undertakings for the Kingdom!
Tangaza Update(Sports day)
(Tangaza University College, 2005-02) Tangaza University College
A total of twelve teams from 16 re ligious communities participated in the vol leyball tournament. A total of seven teams from 10 religious communities, including a lay team, participated in the Basketball tour nament. Carmclites emerged the winners of this year's volleyball tournament Salcsians emerged winners in the Basketball tourna ment.
Tangaza Update(Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Elected 265 Pope)
(Tangaza University College, 2005-04) Tangaza University College
Joseph Ratzinger was born April 16, 1927; in Marktl am Inn, a town in southern Germany. His father was a police officer who came from a family of farmers. Here, Ratzinger is pictured in his German army uniform during World War II after he was drafted In 1943. He served for a time in an anti-aircraft unit that tracked Allied bombing raids. He deserted in the waning months of the war and returned to Traunstein,. where he had grown up. U.S. troops took him prisoner, but he was released in June 1945. He returned to his hometown and resumed his studies as a seminarian . Ratzinger was ordained as a priest in 1951 after studying philosophy and theology at the University of Munich and at another school in Freising. Here he poses with his family following his ordination, standing with his brother, George, left. Seated from left are his sister, Maria, his mother, Maria, and his father, Josef. In 1953, he received his doctorate in theology and four years later, he was qualified as a university teacher, teaching dogma and fundamental theology at four German universities As a young priest, Ratzinger was on the progressive side of theological debates and served under Cardinal Josef Frings, the reform-minded archbishop of Cologne, Germany. Here, he lec tures in Freising in 1955. Later, he served as a consultant to Frings during Vatican II in 1962. In March 1977. Pope Paul VI named Ratzinger archbishop 01 Munich and Freising and elevated him to cardinal a month later. He was the first diocesan priest after GO years to take over the pastoral ministry of the large Bavarian diocese . Here, the new archbishop greets hundreds of well-wishers on his arrival in Munich on May 23, 1977 Once the archbishop of Munich and for many years prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, Ratzinger, 78, was widely acknowledged as a leading theologian before the College of Cardinals elected him as the successor to John P Ratzinger served for 20 years as his chief theological adviser. As a young priest he was on the progressive side of theological debates but shifted to the right after the student revolutions of 1968. In the Vatican, he has been the driving force behind crackdowns on liberation theology, religious pluralism, challenges to traditional moral teachings on issues such as homosexuality, and dissent on such issues as women's ordination. The dean of the College of Cardinals since November 2002, he was elevated to cardinal by Pope Paul VI in June 1977
Bye Bye, Our Holy father
(Tangaza University College, 2005-04)
I heard some gentle man comment on the 8th' of March 2005 and I quote; "today is women's day but the rest of the days till end of the year will be men's day!" As we congratulate the nominees for this year's Tangaza Woman of the year, the editor urges all of us to try and make each day in our life in Tangaza a time of respect for each other, mutual fulfillment and a joy for "all of us. In this issue we carry a brief profile of the trainees of Tangaza women of the year. Thanks for your prayers too, Dr. Zacharia Sarni la is making good progress and we ask you to continue praying for him so that he may recover fully. The editorial team would also like to congratu late Jerome Ituah. the Sports Representative for the colorful, successful and well-organized Tangaza Sports Day. We also wish to thank Fr. George, the outgoing Princi pal the best of wishes and God's blessings in his future endeavours. We wish you success in the forth-coming examinations and the best of wishes during the long break' Editor
Tangaza Update(October 2005)
(Tangaza University College, 2005-10) Tangaza University College
he College Principal has undertaken to meet all the students in Institute or class groups in order to present himself and offer his availability to the students In a more comprehensible and credible way In these smaller units of the students' body. So far~ the Principal has met about half the classes In-the College, and hopes to meet the others by - the end of November. Fr. llm has found these meetings very positive. By a similar token, Fr:. Tim Is also attempting to visit all the faculties of Institutes at their meetings. So far, his vtslts to · these have been brief, but greatly · appreciated by the teaching staff. While appreciating how difficult It is to get _ the times that suit all to attend, as well as the tremendous ~mount' of time _oommltment that the visits Involve, t~e ~· . College reiterates many thanks to the Principal for these efforts.