Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Archdiocese has released a statement announcing the death of the Archbishop of Kampala Dr. Cyprian Lwanga.
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT
With deep sorrow, I hereby inform you that our beloved Shepherd, the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, His Grace Dr. CYPRIAN KIZITO LWANGA has been called to the house of the Lord. The Archbishop was found dead in his room this morning. We pray that the Almighty and Merciful God may grant him eternal rest.
We condole with all of you dear people of God especially the clergy, religious and lay faithful of Kampala Archdiocese and the Late Archbishop’s family. May the Almighty God strengthen us all in this very difficult time.
Further arrangements will be communicated later.
Eternal rest grant unto him Oh Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon him, and may he rest on peace. Amen!
Fr. Pius Male Ssentumbwe
CHANCELLOR
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BURIAL ANNOUNCMENT
Official mourning for the late Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga starts on Monday with mass at 10am at Rubaga Cathedral without the body.
On Tuesday the body leaves Mulago mortuary straight to his ancestral home at Kyabakadde along Gayaza road. Mass will be t 10am and the body will stay overnight
On Wednesday the body will arrive at Rubaga cathedral for mass at 10am. Viewing will be in front of the cathedral.
Burial will take place on Thursday with Mass starting at 10am at the metropolitan Burial grounds besides Rubaga Cathedral.