January 15, 2009

"Steer to health, education and development for the good of the church." These were the words of Archbishop Emmanuel Kolini to Nathan Gasatura, the newly elected Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Butare. Archbishop Kolini was addressing the people who attended the consecration of Bishop of Butare, His Lordship Bishop Nathan Gasatura on 11 January 2009.

The prelate advised the new bishop to ensure transformation in his diocese for the sake of building the society. He urged him to work hard in an attempt to lead saints to green pastures. "God is the only answer for what you intend to achieve in your new assignment," he said, adding that God's prayer is a remedy for an achievement.

For his part, the newly elected Bishop Nathan Gasatura told the congregation that he would use the national development strategic plan to execute diocesan work. The national strategic plan scales down Vision 2020, which the Rwandan government is using to cultivate a path for national development.

The colorful ceremony, which was graced by Rwandan Prime Minister Bernard Mukaza, was attended by religious leaders from Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Congo, the US and Holland.

In his message to the gathering, the Honorable Bernard Makuza hailed the Anglican Church of Rwanda for tremendous work, and pledged to continue working with the church for national development.

The Province of the Anglican Church of Rwanda has consecrated two new bishops. Bishop Augustin Ahimana was consecrated as the Bishop of a new Diocese of Kivu on 21 December 2008.

Anglican Communion News Service, London
Article by Grace Mugabe L'Eglise Episcopal au Rwanda