By Bakah Derick Blogger at Hilltopvoices
The Bamenda St Joseph
Metropolitan Cathedral Bamenda this Friday November 14, 2014 played host to a
Pontifical High Mass as part of activities leading to the final laying to rest of
an illustrious son of the Kom land, Senator Bochong Francis Nkwain. In pure
catholic fashion the Auxiliary Bishop to the Bamenda Archdiocese Agabitus Nfon accompanied
by Bishops of Mamfe (Francis lesingue (emeritus) and Andrew Nkea (current) lead
the requiem mass attended by a handful of Priests, Prime Minister and Head of
Government Philemon Yang and other government functionaries.
In his message to the mourners
Bishop Agabitus Nfon encouraged Christian politicians to show the light through
their examples, shoulder their responsibilities with God’s guidance and
practice their politics with the right conscience. According to the Bishop the
church does not see politics as a dirty game but as a tool that can be used to
serve many. This explains why Senator Bochong Francis has a right though a politician
and traditionalist to be buried like a Catholic with Masses said for him. A Catholic
Teacher as early as 15years, Senator Bochong Francis has throughout his life
being at the service of the Catholic Church characterized by his unfailing
attendance of morning Masses an act he performed till his last days. This
Bamenda Cathedral Mass adds to the many said so far and is the first of the
last three before his final interment.
Born April 19, 1830 and died
October 19, 2014, the 83yrs Senator will be laid to rest Saturday November 15, 2014 in Njinikom of Kom
Country his home town.