HISTORY

“In 2010, the pioneers of MCBS missionaries, Fr. Joby Tharayil and Fr. Jackson Kurisummoottil, landed in Tabora, Tanzania, marking a significant milestone for the Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament. Their journey began with two parishes, Bikira Maria Catholic Church Makakola and St. Theresa of Lisieux Church Ndono, both within the Tabora Archdiocese.

Touched by the lives of the poor faithful in these parishes, the missionaries, fueled by the Eucharistic love of Jesus, embraced their mission with resilience. This eucharistic love became a guiding force, enabling them to overcome challenges and open doors to the peripheries.

The sight of hunger-stricken faces in Tabora stirred the hearts of the missionaries, prompting more to join the cause. Focused on addressing the hunger crisis, they initiated ZION ACADEMY, an English Medium School in Ilolangulu, recognizing the transformative power of quality education in eradicating poverty.

While ZION ACADEMY marked a significant step forward, the mission continued with an emphasis on direct involvement in agriculture. Self-help groups and agricultural movements were organized through the academy, aiming to empower local communities.

Recognizing the limitations of free education in government schools, a tuition program was introduced to enhance educational quality. This initiative, despite the small scale of the school, had a profound and rapid impact.

Agricultural movements, supported by various global agencies, promoted Animal Husbandry and Agriculture, significantly impacting the lives of the poor through 28 self-help groups.

In addressing the issue of starvation, the missionaries, with support from like-minded individuals worldwide, provided daily meals to thousands of students in nearby village schools, supplementing the tuition program.

To tackle water scarcity, financial support was extended to villages for well-digging, and rainwater harvesting tanks were proposed for areas without well possibilities.

Additionally, efforts were directed towards improving housing conditions, aiding around 50 families and reducing the spread of pandemic diseases.

Amidst all these initiatives, the spiritual well-being of the faithful was not compromised. Parish ministries were continued and expanded to Kizotta and Kwembe, with priests allocated to parishes and supervision of projects and fundraising for social work programs.”