Speaking during liturgical celebrations at Kigungu-Entebbe to mark 146 years since the arrival of the first Catholic missionaries to Uganda, Bishops Serverus Jjumba of Masaka and Paul Ssemogerere, Archbishop of Kampala, expressed concern about Besigye's continued incarceration despite the Supreme Court ruling that his trial by the General Court Martial was unconstitutional.
Mutwalib Olyedhire, Imam of Taqua Mosque Makor in Nebbi Municipality, during a fundraising event with Nebbi Municipality leaders at the mosque on December 20, called for “sanity during this political season.”
Speaking at St. Theresa Kisubi Girls' Primary School, where he administered First Holy Communion to 124 pupils and Confirmation to 163 pupils on Wednesday, the prelate emphasized that holistic education is what will help learners thrive in a globalized society.
163 got Confirmed
Dr Kasozi, a Papal Knight is a lecturer at the Uganda Management Institute and sits on various boards for St Mary’s College – Kisubi, Centenary Bank, Pax Insurance, Kiwamirembe Foundation, and Lubaga Cathedral Foundation among others.
News of the retreat was disclosed by the Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere and Bishop Joseph Anthony Zziwa of Kiyinda Mityana Diocese during celebrations to mark one hundred fourty five years of the arrival of the first Catholic Missionaries, Fr. Lourdel and Bro. Amans at Kiguungu – Entebbe.
Fr. Dr. Jino Mwaka, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Sacred Heart Gulu, stressed the urgency of revitalizing and transforming the education sector in Northern Uganda. Despite the high student population, academic performance in national examinations has persistently lagged behind.
Archbishop Kasujja shared an anecdote from a visit to a parish in France, where he was informed about a female same-sex couple who were consistently the first in line to receive Holy Communion.
Mayiga said the late Pontiff distinguished himself as a priest, academic, Cardinal, and later Pope but his rise in status did not make him lose humility.
Speaking at the Requiem Mass on Thursday morning in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis prayed that Benedict’s joy may now be complete as he contemplates the Lord face to face.
Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger died on Saturday aged 95 at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery. In the aftermath, the Vatican Press office announced that a funeral mass would be held on January 5, 2023, ahead of burial at the Vatican Crypt. The body now lies in state at St Peter’s Basilica.
According to insider sources, Aganyira had planned to hand over the school administration to Bro. Augustine Mugabo, the Headteacher of St. Henry’s College Kitovu (SHECK). Kampala Archdiocese, which is in charge of the Catholic Church’s interest in the school was reportedly not in the know.
Fifty-three years after being consecrated a bishop, Dr Albert Edward Baharagate Akiiki has vivid memories of the day as if it happened yesterday and wishes to relive it if there was a chance. Baharagate is the Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Hoima. He was one of the 12 bishops who were consecrated on August 1, 1969 by Pope Paul VI during a colourful ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
Kiyinda-Mityana Bishop Dr Joseph Anthony Zziwa has asked believers to emulate Martyr Matia Mulumba for the hard work, determination and trustworthy for them to earn best in their lives.
“The 68% poverty in the region is high and the government needs to prioritize support to farmers through industrialization and commercialization,” Bishop Odama explained.
“The eight knights were supposed to be ordained by his Grace, Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga today, but the almighty has called him. This has been postponed until another Sheppard, is given to us,” said Rev. Fr. Nteza during a mass on Easter Sunday.
In his October 5th circular addressed to all priests and Reverend Fathers, John Baptist Odama, the Archbishop of Gulu, said Rev. Fr. Charles Onen, the Second Curate of Holy Rosary Parish Catholic Church is no longer allowed to exercise priestly ministry.
The Assistant Vicar of the Luweero Anglican Diocese, Rev. Can. James Mukiibi questioned President Museveni’s limit to 70 congregants. He argued that it’s small and needs to be revisited because their Churches can accommodate hundreds and can practice social distancing.
