Bishop Maluma: What we've learnt from the life of conjoined twins Maria and Consolata
Roman Catholic Bishop (Diocese of Iringa) Tacisius Ngalalekumtwa leads the way during the paying of last respect to Maria and Consolata on Wednesday morning. Photo | Tumaini Msowoya
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Bishop Maluma said there are still some people in the society who view people living with disabilities as a burden
It was an emotional service, as thousands gathered at a requiem service to pay last respects to the deceased twins, Maria and Consolata on Wednesday morning. The service was led by Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Njombe, Alfred Maluma.
Bishop Maluma reminded Tanzanians that we are all responsible to take care of people living with disabilities. He said there are still some people in the society who view people living with disabilities as a burden. This was wrong, he said. And it was time to change. He commended the work of Maria Consolata Sisterhood for taking good care of Maria and Consolata up to their point of death.
Bishop Maluma also commended the government for being involved with the twins’ affairs when they were alive, and for continued support and comfort to the bereaved. However, he went forth to remind the government to continue creating conducive learning environments for learners living with disabilities.
