Justin Tetmu Samba

Justin Tetmu Samba (12 December 1950 - 23 August 2006), was a Tanzanian Catholic prelate who served as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Musoma, Tanzania from 25 October 1988 until his death in office on 23 August 2006 at the age of 55 years. He was appointed by Pope John Paul II. He received his episcopal consecration on 6 January 1989 by the hands of Pope John Paul II himself. Bishop Justin Tetmu Samba died on 23 August 2006, four months shy of his 56th birthday.

Early life and education He was born in Mkuu-Rombo, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania on 12 December 1950. He studied philosophy and theology at seminary before he was ordained a priest.

Priest On 21 June 1974, he was ordained a priest for the Catholic Diocese of Musoma, Tanzania. He served as a priest until 25 October 1988. On 10 November 2007, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Reverend Father Michael George Mabuga Msonganzila to succeed at Musoma.