The U.S. Spiritans are pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Honest Munishi, C.S.Sp., as the Vocation Director.

In his new role, Fr. Honest will lead a dynamic team of both lay and professed Spiritans as we share our charism across the country, speaking with young men and women who may be considering a vocation in the Church.

Born in Moshi, Tanzania, Fr. Honest is the second eldest of eleven children. He completed his philosophical studies at Nijiro Seminary in Arusha and joined the Novitiate at Lushoto Magamba. He studied theology at Tanzaga University College in Nairobi, Kenya, later earning his Master’s degree in church management. He also completed formation training for pastoral care for refugees, migrants and uprooted people.

Fr. Honest served in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya in the slums of Kibera, and was chaplain at the Tongogara Refugee Camp in Zimbabwe from 2001-2004.

In addition to his mission work, Fr. Honest has pastoral ministry experience at several parishes in Zimbabwe and later in the United States, where he served in Arkansas and Maryland.

“The role of a priest has a far-reaching impact on our Christian lives and experiences. I’m humbled and eager to take on the challenging and fulfilling role of Vocation Director within our Congregation, to guide and advise young people as they discern God’s plans for their future.”

We welcome Fr. Honest and his experience and enthusiasm as he takes on this important task.

For more information on discerning a vocation with the Spiritans, please contact Fr. Honest at (412) 831-0302, or by email at [email protected]

Originally published in the Fall 2019 issue of One Heart, One Spirit.