Joy as bombed church reopens

Olasiti Catholic Parish Christians were busy ahead of yesterday's consecration of the church on the outskirts of Arusha city by papal nuncio Fransisco Padilla. Three worshippers died and others were wounded when the church was bombed on May 5, 2013. PHOTO | FILBERT RWEYEMAMU

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  • Hundreds of worshippers from Arusha and other parts of the country converged at the church during the event graced by the Vatican Ambassador to Tanzania Francisco Padilla.

Arusha. It was joy as the Catholic Church building which was bombed on May 5, leading to the death of three people, was officially opened yesterday.

Hundreds of worshippers from Arusha and other parts of the country converged at the church during the event graced by the Vatican Ambassador to Tanzania Francisco Padilla.

The Papal Nuncio and other church leaders survived the deadly grenade attack on the rainy Sunday morning of May which shocked many people and injured more than fifty, some critically.

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There was tight security of armed police at Olasiti and its neighbourhood, where the church is located.

The Vatican envoy, in his speech given in both English and Kiswahili, implore Tanzanians and worshippers in general to preach peace and harmony.

Arusha regional commissioner, Mr Magesa Mulongo, said that measures had been taken to improve security around all prayer houses.

Archbishop Josephat Lebulu said, due to fear  of attacks, security must be tightened.

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