Buea Central Prison : Bishop Offers Gifts To Inmates

Each inmate in the Buea Central Prison and Upper Farms Prison has received 4 kg of garri, 2kg of rice, 1kg of sugar, 500 gram of salt, 500 ml of palm oil, I bar of antiseptic soap, 1 cube of soap and 2 sanitary pads for females. His Lordship Immanuel Bushu, Bishop of the Diocese of Buea made the donation on December 26, 2019 at the Buea Central Prison and Upper Farms Prison. Thursday’s event marked the Bishop’s 13th edition of celebrating Mass in prison every December 26 with inmates. Joined by a college of Priests, Rev. Sisters and Catholic faithful, the Chief Shepherd of the Diocese of Buea entreated the prisoners to put their trust in God. 
It was a moment for 14 inmates who had their baptism on December 25, 2019 and eight other that were confirmed into the Roman Catholic faith received their first holy communion. Songs of adoration filled the prison. The inmates performed traditional dance and drama. Earlier, the Superintendent of Buea Central Prison expressed gratitude to the Catholic Community for coming to pray for the inmates. That their prayers and food donation have lifted the spirit and morale of the prisoners.
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