Titus Joseph Mdoe

Titus Joseph Mdoe (born 19 March 1961) is a Tanzanian prelate of the Catholic Church who is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mtwara, Tanzania. Before he was posted to Mtwara, he served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, from 16 February 2013 until 15 October 2015. He was appointed bishop on 16 February 2013 by Pope Benedict XVI.

Early life and education He was born on 19 March 1961 in Lushoto, Diocese of Tanga, Tanga District, Tanga Region in Tanzania.

He attended primary school in Kongei, Tanga Region. He then transferred to St. Peter's Minor Seminary, in the Catholic Diocese of Morogoro for his secondary school studies. He studied Philosophy at Kibosho Major Seminary, in the Catholic Diocese of Moshi. He then entered the Segerea Major Seminary, in the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, where he studied Theology. From 2008 until 2010 he studied at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California, United States, where he graduated with a Master's degree in spiritual life and pastoral activities.

As bishop in his diocese he urges his clergy especially newly ordained priests to have courage, exercise patience, make friends and prioritize God in everything that they do.