By Sr. Annatollia F. Muzata PBVM, Monze Diocese

More than a thousand members of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women gather at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Monze Diocese to celebrate the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations (WUCWO) Day under the theme, “Support, Accompany, Encourage Family.”

In his homily, Rt. Rev. Raphael Mweempwa, Bishop of Monze Diocese, urged WUCWO to support and encourage women in times of difficulties, especially the aged and vulnerable.

Bishop Mweempwa stated that women play a key role in families and the church.

“Women are responsible for the family, for they are the ones in most cases who suffer for their families first,” he said.

“Women are always first in carrying family problems and they are the first in supporting the church.”

The bishop expressed gratitude for women’s role in the church and encouraged them to remain hopeful, reminding them that hope does not disappoint.

The celebration began with women marching from Sacred Heart parish to Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Religious women also took part, including representatives from the Presentation Sisters, Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary, Missionary Daughters of Calvary, Religious Sisters of the Holy Spirit, and Handmaid Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary working in Monze Diocese.

Meanwhile, Sr. Junza Mwaangani from the Sisters of the Holy Spirit encouraged women to support, accompany, and encourage their families and each other by bringing hope as pilgrims of hope.