A New Vehicle for Priests in the Central African Republic

Bishop Aurelio Gazzera has received a new jeep to assist priests and religious traveling throughout the Diocese of Bangassou in the Central African Republic.

The new vehicle replaces an old jeep that frequently broke down while traveling on rough dirt tracks and through the rainforest. Bishop Gazzera noted that mechanical failures often occurred at night, creating safety risks because armed rebel groups sometimes hide in these areas. Reliable transportation helps clergy reach their destinations safely and reduces the danger of being targeted by robbers or kidnappers during breakdowns on lonely roads.