In February 2008, while Father Ubald happened to be staying with us, has in Rwanda in the entire area of the Diocese of Cyangugu, a severe earthquake occurred, which has caused enormous damage to many institutions of the diocese, churches and schools. The parish church of our partners Nyamasheke parish was badly affected. More than a third of the whole building had to be demolished and rebuilt.

As a partner of the parish Nyamasheke course we had a special obligation to help quickly. It was the real thing to test for the strength of our bond that links us for so many years.

Thanks to many friends and helpers, I was in a very short time an amount of € 35 000, begging - with which the construction work started were completed. Back in November 2008, so only nine months after the terrible earthquake, the restored church was consecrated again and again under the protection of the Holy Virgin of Lourdes.

During our visit in July this year, we could now visit the new look resurrected church and celebrate Mass there. Bishops, priests and the whole parish is full of thanks on the quick help and reassure us all over again to include in their daily prayer of thanksgiving.

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