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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Masaka Diocese embarks on campaign to promote planting of indigenous tree species
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka Catholic Diocese has embarked on a campaign to promote the planting of indigenous tree species. The campaign, approved by the Diocesan Bishop Serverus Jjumba, will have the church use its structures to participate and mobilize for the planting of indigenous tree species across the diocese. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Masaka Catholic priest charged with murder of lynched suspected thief
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Father Richard Mugisha of Bisanje Catholic Parish, Masaka Diocese, has been summoned over the death of a suspected thief. Trouble for Mugisha started on Wednesday night when the suspect shattered the his car window and hid inside it. Ronald Kyeyune, a resident of Bisanje village in …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Catholic Church calls off 2020 Uganda Martyrs day celebrations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2020 Catholic Uganda Martyr’s Day feast slated for May 29th for the youth and June 3 for the rest has been called off due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For the first time in many years, the annual catholic Uganda …
Read More »