Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop Emeritus John Baptist Odama has marked the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest in a colourful celebration held at St Joseph’s Cathedral in Gulu City. Archbishop Emeritus Odama 77, was ordained a priest on December 14, 1974 from Arua Diocese. The Golden …
Read More »Gulu archdiocese, Bukona factory team up to industrialize cassava growing in northern Uganda
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu Archdiocese has entered a partnership with Bukona Processors Limited to industrialize the growth and production of cassava in Northern Uganda. The Archbishop, John Baptist Odama signed the deal on behalf of the Gulu Archdiocese while Pravin Kekhal, represented the Nwoya based Bukona factory at …
Read More »Archbishop Odama calls for reconciliation in Arua diocese
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Gulu Diocese His Grace John Baptist Odama has asked the clergy and Christians in Arua Diocese to reconcile and ask for forgiveness. Odama made the call on Thursday at the burial of late Rev. Fr. Cyril Adiga Nakari at Otumbari Catholic Parish …
Read More »Acholi religious leaders concerned over election violence
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders in Northern Uganda under their umbrella body, Acholi Religious Leaders Peace Initiative (ARLPI) are concerned about cases of electoral and political violence during the campaigns. The Archbishop of the Gulu Archdiocese John Baptist Odama, also the Chairperson of ARLPI says that since the …
Read More »Religious leaders differ on cleric’s involvement in elective politics
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are varied opinions among clerics on the active involvement of religious leaders in elective politics ahead of the 2021 general elections. The matter was a subject of discussion among clerics during a meeting convened by IRCU at Gulu at Golden Peace Hotel on …
Read More »Rev. Fr Charles Onen suspended for indulging in politics
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rev. Fr. Charles Onen, the second curate of Holy Rosary Parish Catholic Church has been suspended from exercising sacramental ministry following his decision to join active politics. Rev. Fr. Onen has expressed interest to contest for the Gulu East Division Parliamentary seat in the …
Read More »Little sisters of Mary Immaculate Gulu celebrate pentecost sunday
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate Gulu on Sunday held celebrations to commemorate the Pentecost Sunday. The Pentecost Sunday is a holy day when Christians celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit 40 days after Easter. It is also considered the birthday of the Christian church. …
Read More »Gulu archdiocese partners with OWC to promote cassava growing
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu Archdiocese has embarked on a joint partnership with Operation Wealth Creation – OWC to rally farmers in Acholi region to undertake large scale cassava growing. OWC is a countrywide government-led poverty eradication and sustainable wealth creation programme aimed at raising the household incomes of …
Read More »Rev. Wanok installed new Lira catholic Bishop
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reverend Sanctus Lino Wanok has been installed the new Bishop of Lira Catholic Diocese. He replaces Rev. Joseph Franzeli following his appointment by Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church in the World on November, 23rd, 2018. He was installed by John Baptist Odama, …
Read More »Catholic Church clarifies on Ugandan priest’s wedding
Archbishop John Baptist Odama has issued a statement explaining the circumstances under which a Ugandan priest was allowed by Pope Francis to get married, and what is expected of him thereafter. Odama said that while Paul Nyahanga recieved dispensation from the obligations of the clerical state, he is expected carry on …
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