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Thousands celebrate Assumption Day

NYARUGURU- Over 20,000 Catholics yesterday flocked to the grounds of Kibeho Mary Mother of Sorrow to celebrate the feast of Assumption.Assumption Day is celebrated to mark the ascension of the Virgin Mary into heaven. Catholics from various countries, including the USA, Uganda, DR Congo, and Burundi, joined their Rwandan counterparts to celebrate the day at a mass service led by Bishop Augustin Misago of Butare Diocese.
Thousands of Catholic faithful held placards with images of the Virgin Mary as they trekked to Kibeho to celebrate the Assumption Day. The New Times /Daniel Sabiiti.
Thousands of Catholic faithful held placards with images of the Virgin Mary as they trekked to Kibeho to celebrate the Assumption Day. The New Times /Daniel Sabiiti.
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