Catholic Bishops in DRC in Solidarity with Sisters after Fire Injures Dozens of Students

They further express their solidarity with the Local Ordinary of Kolwezi as well as the leadership of the Sisters’ Congregation, saying, “In the face of this tragedy, our thoughts are with His Excellency Bishop Richard Kazadi, Bishop of Kolwezi; with Reverend Sister Mireille Ilunga, Provincial Superior, and all the Sisters of her religious family. With them, we share the sufferings of the families of the children who attend this school, especially that of the deceased student.”

“We express our spiritual closeness to the entire population of Kolwezi. May the injured children, the teaching staff, and the Religious of Notre Dame, affected by this tragedy, be reassured of our compassion and our prayers,” Catholic Bishops in DRC say.

They laud the cooperation from various agencies as well as the local community that responded swiftly to the fire incident to control its devastation.

The Catholic Church leaders further appeal to the Congolese government and well-wishers to offer to help in the repair of the damage caused to the school so that the children recover as soon as possible the good conditions of study.

CENCO members express solidarity with families of affected students, saying, “Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Light, may the Risen Lord console the bereaved family and grant eternal rest to the deceased child.

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May God “heal the wounds of the wounded, and give courage and hope to the students and teachers as well as to the religious administrators of the Mwanga High School,” they implore in their April 25 statement.

Agnes Aineah is a Kenyan journalist with a background in digital and newspaper reporting. She holds a Master of Arts in Digital Journalism from the Aga Khan University, Graduate School of Media and Communications and a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communications from Kenya's Moi University. Agnes currently serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.