The christian community of Lodwar, Catholic Men Association from St. Michaels 's church Napetet and the Staff of the Diocese of Lodwar today Assembled at the Lodwar airstrip to see off the Bishop Emeritus Patrick Joseph Harrington.
Quoting his last speech during the installation ceremony of Dominic Kimengich as Bishop of Lodwar, the Bishop Emeritus thanked God for giving him the privilege and strength to serve as Bishop of Lodwar for eleven years. He also said that for him Christ has been the Rock, the Solace and the Comfort in carrying out his duties. Bishop Emeritus also thanked the Turkana people and all who live and work in this vast county for their cooperation over the years.
Harrington was also grateful to the holy father, pope Benedict xvi for understanding and accepting his reasons for retiring from the Episcopal Ministry in Lodwar Diocese. He said that this was his peaceful moment and the right time for him to retire. He also reminded the Christians that the catholic church in Turkana will celebrate fifty years this year 2011. He said that at the end of 1961, the first missionaries officially came to this place. He said that over the years missionaries men and women in collaboration with dedicated catechists, diocesan clergy, and lay faithful- have been doing their part to establish the reign of Christ in this vast and challenging part of Kenya. He said that as a missionary himself his work was to prepare the way and put himself out of business at the appropriate time which is now for him.
He is hoping that all of the people will work well with Bishop Dominic Kimengich to bring about the kingdom of God within themselves and in the area. He concluded by saying that Turkana will always remain in his heart and prayers. He said the people and the place are special.
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