Readers of this blog might recognize this man's name. The primary school in Tanzania (Cardinal Polycarp Pengo Primary School) that we have helped complete is named after this former first bishop of the Diocese of Tunduru-Masasi of which our friend, Bishop Filbert Mhasi, is now bishop. Even before his death, Cardinal Pengo knew that the new primary school named after him (at which he had blessed its foundation- see below) had restarted by gifts from Louisville, Kentucky.
We are still accepting gifts to help furnish the inside of the school so it can open soon. We are so close - just $15,750 short of finishing this project. Double desks with two seats are $200.00 each. If you are moved to make a Lenten donation, you can write your tax-deductible checks out to: Father John Judie Ministries and send them to: Father Ronald Knott, 1271 Parkway Gardens Court, #106, Louisville, KY 40217 for deposit.
Cardinal Pengo (retired Archbishop of Dar es Salaam) was loved and respected throughout Tanzania. Bishop Mhasi said this about his funeral, "There were a lot of people! Three Cardinals, many bishops, a lot of priests and religious! Yes, it was emotional for many who admired him, loved him. I am one of them."
Cardinal Pengo died February 19 of this year at age 81 and will be buried at the Pugu Pilgrimage Center, where the archdiocese is building a new cathedral.
Cardinal Pengo died while undergoing treatment at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiology Institute in the Tanzanian capital, hours after arriving in the country from India. The cardinal had sought treatment in the Asian country since late December, according to Church officials, but had requested he be brought back to Tanzania after his health deteriorated.
Condolences have continued to pour in for the prominent prelate, considered a leading spiritual, moral and national voice in the East African country. He spoke strongly on social justice, advocated for the marginalized, the poor, and against corruption. He also advocated for the coexistence of Christians and Muslims.
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