Bernardin Mfumbusa

Bernardin Francis Mfumbusa (1 April 1962 – 14 April 2026) was a Tanzanian Roman Catholic prelate, who served as the first Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kondoa from its inception in 2011 until his death in 2026. A recognized expert in social communications, he also served as the President of the Pan-African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS).

Early life and education Mfumbusa was born on 1 April 1962 in Arusha, in what was then Tanganyika.

Following his ordination, he pursued advanced studies in communication, obtaining a doctorate in social sciences (specializing in journalism) from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He also held various academic and administrative roles at the St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), eventually serving as Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs.

Communication leadership Due to his academic background, Mfumbusa was a prominent figure in Catholic media across Africa. In 2022, he was elected President of the Pan-African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS), an entity under the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM). In this role, he advocated for the modernization of Church media and the training of personnel to handle digital communication challenges on the continent. His death was reported by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference and Vatican News, which noted his contributions as both a spiritual leader and a communication expert for the Holy See.