It was a graceful occasion for the Diocese of Karonga as well as the congregation of the missionaries of St. Francis de Sales, as a new parish/mission is entrusted to South-east India province. NGERENGE is a parish that has been entrusted to MSFS Congregation for mission work. The joyful event was on 13th of March 2022. His lordship Rt. Rev. Martin Tumbuka, the Bishop of Karonga presided over the holy Eucharistic celebration, concelebrated by Fr.Soosai Raj Msfs, the Mission Superior, Fr. Nelson Arokiasamy Msfs the new parish priest, Fr. Joseph, Fr.Alick and Fr.Nirmal Kumar Msfs.

His Lordship welcomed the Missionaries and exhorted them to be committed and be one with the lives of the people. He also exhorted the people to collaborate with and support the priests in all the ways. During the celebration of the holy Eucharist, His Lordship installed Rev. Fr. Nelson Arokiasamy, MSFS as the parish priest of St. Martin de Porres parish, Ngerenge. The members of the parish council greeted the new parish priest and thanked His Lordship and all the priests present. His lordship also thanked Rev. Fr. Joseph and Fr. Alick for their service and taking care of the parish until the missionaries took over. Rev. Fr. Nelson also thanked his lordship, the priests and the people for the support and encouragement. After the holy Mass his lordship blessed the new motorbike bought for the priests.

Fr. Nelson Arockiasamy