Protase Rugambwa

Protase Rugambwa (31 May 1960–) is a Tanzanian prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as the secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.

Quotes

 * We all work not for ourselves, but for the Kingdom of God. If we can make this great organization, which are the Pontifical Societies, a family, then they will regain its former glory and renewed vitality.
 * Archbishop Rugambwa: "the PMS are one of the most important and relevant instruments in order to hold high the priority of the Missio ad Gentes in the local Churches" (6 May 2014)


 * We are convinced that the future of the Church depends on the quality of its priests. This is why our Dicastery considers formation, especially priesthood, as a priority, and is strongly committed to supporting not only formators but also the formation structures in mission territories.
 * Archbishop Rugambwa to Rectors and vice-Rectors of Seminaries: "Forming priests according to the heart of God" (20 February 2019)