Catholics in Bamenda have raised the sum of sixty eight million francs cash, to complete the construction of an ultra modern hospital, the saint Blaise Catholic Hospital Bamenda.
The sum was raised during the joint celebration of Chrism Mass and Cathedraticum which took place at the Piazza of the Saint Joseph’s Cathedral, in the Archdiocese of Bamenda, April 4th, 2023.
Officials from the Church Finance Committee say other people made pledges to the tune of two million francs, which if realised would take the total sum to seventy million francs.
His Grace Andrew Nkea, Archbishop of Bamenada was principal celebrant of the Mass, which brought together priests, religious and lay Christians from all nooks and crannies of the Archdiocese.
Before the offertory procession that amounted tosixty eight million francs, the Archbishop addressed the faithful on the importance of giving.
“You are not bringing your gifts to Andrew. You are bringing your gifts to the chair of the Archbishop of Bamenda, who is the successor of the chair of the apostles and who has been placed over this Church as chief shepherd. You are showing respect and honour to the chair that Christ himself instituted in the Archdiocese of Bamenda and all of you who show this honour would definitely not lose your reward” he told Christians while presenting a homily.
Fund raising during this year’s Chrism mass and Cathedraticum, was cheerful like previous years. Over forty parishes plus other Catholic institutions contributed money in millions that summed up to the final amount realised, which complied with the obligation of Cathedraticum.
Cathedraticum is a Latin word referring to a specified sum of money to be paid annually toward a bishop. It is a mark of honour and a sign of subjection to the cathedral church, from which its name is derived.
The decorum of Chrism was t kept as Archbishop Andrew, blessed the oil of catechumen, Holy Chrism and the oil of the sick.
Chrism Mass is Mass that is celebrated for the blessing of oils that are used to administer various sacraments. Also, Chrism Mass is traditionally meant to bring together all members of a Diocese together with their bishop to strengthen the ties of unity. The tradition was kept as this year’s Chrism Mass in Bamenda saw the renewal of priestly vows by priests serving in the Archdiocese of Bamenda.
The Archbishop thanked priests, religious and lay Christians for the work they do in the growth of the Archdiocese. He implored God’s mercy, peace, love, unity and healing upon the people.
Saint Blaise hospital was constructed many years back.
The project to transform Saint Blaise hospital to a referral hospital, was initiated Archbishop Andrew in 2022. The plan is to transform the health facility to a referral hospital, a six storey building that would house the outpatient department, an ultra modern maternity, the diagnostic unit, a pharmacy and mini theatre, a blood bank and a specialised therapeutic ward among others.
PHOTO: Christians at Saint Joseph’s Piazza for 2023 Chrism Mass and Cathedraticum
PHOTO: Saint Blaise Hospital Under Transformation to Referral Hospital
By Mildred Ndum Wung Kum
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Immense thanks to the Christians and friends of the archdiocese for bringing out their widows’ mites for the construction of an anticipated befitted health facility for the treatment of God’s people; rather than concentrating on absolute ‘miracle healing’ as the ignoramus will do. After all “we treat and Jesus heals”.
We just pray that subsequently the mother church should learn to provide shelter for its thousands of faithfuls during such an event considering the scotching sun and why not the heavy downpours which might have still fallen on them.
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