LOCAL NEWS – 23.7.10 - MARY TIOKO - CATECHIST'S GRADUATE AT KATILU

The Good Shepherd Catechetical centre received visitors from the diocese of Lodwar today who came to witness the graduation ceremony of the 9 catechists who successfully completed the one year coures at the centre. The ceremony was presided by The Auxilary Bishop of the diocese of Lodwar Rt. Rev. Dominic Kimengich assisted by Fr. Ludwig Van Bussel Lorugum Parish, Fr. Anipelio Cabinetto Risen Christ Nakwamekwei, Fr. Kennedy Onnoba of Lokichar , Fr. Joseph Ekalimon Loarengak and Fr. Eripon Damien from Lodwar. The catechists were empowered to use the teachings of the church to bring good news to the people. Speaking during his Homily his lordship blessed the catechists and reminded them of their duties of teaching the catholic faithfuls the sacraments and values of the church. The akicha reporter on the ground Mr. Daniel Edaan reported the talk on the defence of life. Mr.Daniel reported the three principles that make the moral case against the proposed constitution as said by the team.The team also elaborated on the stand of the church and encouraged the christians to vote No as the constitution has legal and political problems that have not been dealt with in the materials given. The team warned that if the constitution is passed, it will be difficult to amend, and will leave us with a document that is sustantially against the majority will and common good of Kenyans. The team said that the only way to stop this is to Vote 'NO' to the proposed constitution on August 4th 2010.