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MASAKA: Parishioners in fear over persistent chruch break-ins

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is growing anxiety among priests and parishioners in Masaka Diocese over the persistent church break-ins. Unknown thugs have robbed four separate churches in different parishes in the diocese within two weeks. The affected are St. Joseph’s Lwaggulwe Parish Church in Kyannamukaka sub county, Masaka …

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Hundreds face exclusion as Masaka Diocese denounces breakaway priest

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of Christians in Masaka Diocese are risking being excluded from participating in sacraments and services of the Catholic faith over associating with a priest who opened a parallel prayer centre in the area. Sections of the Catholic laity in Masaka Diocese recently shifted their loyalty …

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Masaka Diocese generates 400 page report from consultation on reforms

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A report of at least 400 pages has been generated from public consultations on possible reforms in the administration of the Catholic church from Masaka Diocese. The consultation process which began in February this year has according to Masaka Diocesan Bishop, Serverus Jumba attracted wide …

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Masaka Diocese opens special rehabilitation centre for depression victims

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Masaka Diocese has opened a special counselling and psychosocial support facility for emotionally and spiritually stressed people in the area. Established at the Daughters of Mary Convent in Bwanda, Kalungu district, the center will provide psychosocial rehabilitation and support services to people that are …

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Masaka diocese to conduct scientific ordination, suspends key rituals

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  At least 17 deacons are destined for inauguration as fully qualified priests in a scientific ordination ceremony by the Catholic Church in Masaka Diocese.    The candidates completed their formal vocation training in 2020. However,  their ordination was stayed due to the outbreak of Coronavirus …

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