June 11, 2015 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rev. Thierry Kahongya, the vicar provincial of Africa, officially inaugurated the first building of the Mirador campus of ISEAB, Institut Supérieur Emmanuel d'Alzon de Butembo (Emmanuel d'Alzon Institute of Higher Education). Remember that the first stone was laid on September 14, 2012 by Br. Didier Remiot, the general treasurer. Today we are reaping what we sowed. You may be aware that this endeavor represents the work of many parties; even the school's students contributed to its completion by their volunteer manual labor, especially at the time that concrete had to be poured in March 2014. This is rarely, if ever, seen at other institutions of higher education and shows that ISEAB is not only an academic institution but it's also a spirit that has taken root in our students who have fully identified with 'their' school. As Fr. d'Alzon desired, we are educating the whole person in our students who know how to give of themselves for the good of their fellow men by contributing to a work that extends the Kingdom of God.

Reaching this milestone in the Institute's history gives us great joy. The ceremony began with a prayer of blessing. The various remarks of dignitaries underlined the past energy, commitment, and spirit of cooperation which will be needed if future facilities are to be completed. The student body actively participated in the opening ceremonies and students forward to using this new facility which will provide a much more enjoyable and adapted space for their work. We wish all the members of the ISEAB community good luck in their ambitious plans.

exterior view

a classroom