Congo DR: Diocesan priests pledge to work for conflict resolution

In Congo DR’s Diocese of Mbuji-Mayi, one hundred and fifty diocesan priests together with their Bishop, Bernard Emmanuel Kasanda have concluded a conflict resolution workshop.  Mbuji Mayi is in the Oriental Province of Kasai.

During the four-days workshop, the priests of Mbuji-Mayi with Bishop Kasanda discussed the need to use the media and social communications as pastoral tools to advocate against conflict in areas where they exercise their ministry.

The priests pledged to consolidate the mission of the Church in the diocese as a maiden for truth and love. The Bishop of Mbuji-Mayi and clergy resolved to commit themselves to work towards being witnesses of mercy and love in the diocese. They further said they would work hard to proactively deal with any misunderstandings that may arise in order to avoid the escalation of conflict.

During the closing concelebrated Eucharist in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, the faithful witnessed emotional exchanges of forgiveness among priests.

(VR Francese Africa)

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