Matthew Shija
| Matthew Shija | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Diocese of Kahama Emeritus | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Roman Catholic Diocese of Kahama |
| In office | 1983 - 2001 |
| Predecessor | none |
| Successor | Ludovic Minde |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | January 17, 1954 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 17, 1924 Puge, Tanzania |
Matthew Shija (born April 17, 1924) is a Tanzanian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Shija was born in Puge, Tanzania and was ordained a priest on January 17, 1954. Shija was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Kahamaon November 11, 1983 and was ordained bishop on February 26, 1984. Shija served until his retirement on April 24, 2001