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| Rev. Fr. Wilberth Daza Rhodes. Credit: Church of San Francisco- Archdiocese of Santa Cruz |
The Episcopal Conference of Bolivia (CEB) expressed its shock at the murder of Fr. Wilberth Daza Rodas, of the Order of Franciscan Minor of the city of Santa Cruz, committed on Holy Saturday after the Easter Vigil.
At approximately 11:00 pm on April 16, after the Easter Vigil celebration, a robbery occurred at Saint Francis of Santa Cruz Convent belonging to the Order of Franciscan Minor of the Saint Anthony Missionary Province.
Inside the church they found the 42 years old, Fr. Wilberth Daza Rodas, and bursar of the convent dead, with several blows on the head.
According to Correo del Sur , the police are investigating a man close to the Franciscan community, who would have connived with other suspects.
At approximately 11:00 pm on April 16, after the Easter Vigil celebration, a robbery occurred at Saint Francis of Santa Cruz Convent belonging to the Order of Franciscan Minor of the Saint Anthony Missionary Province.
Inside the church they found the 42 years old, Fr. Wilberth Daza Rodas, and bursar of the convent dead, with several blows on the head.
According to Correo del Sur , the police are investigating a man close to the Franciscan community, who would have connived with other suspects.
“Our Church is in mourning and dismayed by the events that have occurred. We ask that a clear and precise investigation be carried out as soon as possible and that it lead to the clarification of the terrible events,” the CEB said in a statement on April 17.
"Faced with the culture of violence that is growing in Bolivia", the murders of women, robberies, insecurity, among other problems, "we urge all the Bolivian people to commit themselves and work to a culture of peace where we can all live in fraternity”, expressed the CEB.
In addition, the CEB assured its "closeness, solidarity and prayers" to the Daza Rodas family for the death of the priest.
“May the light of the Risen Jesus Christ shine in our hearts and in our world where there is so much darkness, suffering and death. God with the resurrection of his Son tells us that evil and death do not have the last word, ”concluded the CEB.
The Archbishop of Santa Cruz, Msgr. Sergio Gualberti, the Bishop Emeritus, Msgr. Braulio Sáez, the auxiliary bishops and the diocesan community, sent their condolences.
Fr. Daza's wake was held on April 17 at Saint Anthony parish and the funeral Mass was celebrated by Bishop Gualberti on Monday, April 18.
The mortal remains of Friar Wilberth was transferred to Macharetí, Sucre, the city where he was born on September 26, 1979.
May his Soul and the Souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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