The APC Senatorial Candidate for Plateau Central, Chief Hon. David Barji, on Thursday joined the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Simon Bako Lalong, at the funeral Mass of the late Rev. Fr. Michael Kelong in Shendam.
The funeral Mass was held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral, Shendam, where Chief Barji and Senator Lalong joined the Bishop of Shendam Diocese, Most Rev. Davou Dung, members of the clergy, religious and lay faithful, family members, friends and associates of the deceased to bid farewell to the late priest.
Rev. Fr. Michael Kelong was remembered as a man of deep faith who devoted his life to the service of God, the Church and humanity.
In a condolence message, Chief David Barji commiserated with Most Rev. Davou Dung, the clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Shendam Diocese, as well as the family, friends and associates of the deceased.
He described the passing of Rev. Fr. Kelong as a loss to the Church and all who were touched by his life and ministry, praying that God would grant him eternal rest.
Chief Barji also prayed that God would grant the Church and all those mourning his passing the strength, comfort and grace to bear the loss.
