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Rubaga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Catholic Archbishop Dr. Paul Ssemogerere has asked priests to live a life of simplicity and humility. Ssemogerere made the remarks during Holy Thursday liturgy at Lubaga Cathedral during Chrism Mass, where all priests from all parishes and ministries gathered to renew their vows …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has been an area of least concern for priests, as sacred places of worship they preside over have been enjoying respect from all members of the community. However, this is no more as unbecoming acts of stealing from churches has increased in the …

Rubaga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bishop Paul Ssemogerere, the Apostolic Administrator of Kampala Archdiocese has warned the newly ordained priests to forget about being rich and put all their efforts towards serving God’s children. The bishop made the remarks on Saturday afternoon at Sacred Heart of Mary Cathedral-Rubaga during …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Roman Catholic Bishop of Soroti Joseph Oliach Eciru has advised clergymen to desist from drinking alcohol. Bishop Oliach made the call yesterday during the commissioning of fifty catechists at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church in Bukedea mission. He said many priests …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Mbarara Archdiocese priests have asked the government to act quickly and stop the battering of journalists while on duty.   Speaking at the commemoration of World Press freedom day for Mbarara Catholic Journalists, the Uganda Martyr’s Catholic cChurch parish priest Rev. Fr. Didas Kasapuli said that …

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 …

Rukungiri, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The bishop of North Kigezi Diocese Rt. Rev. Benon Magezi has warned the newly ordained priests and deacons against being over ambitious as they serve in the church but focus more on serving the lord. The bishop was speaking at the ordination ceremony of 18 …

  Burial – James Odongo Arch.Emeritus Tororo ✳ Dec 6 – Requiem Mass Lubaga Cathedral 3.30pm ✳ Dec 7 – Body St. Austin, Mbale 3pm ✳ Dec 8 – Requiem Mass St Austin 12.00pm ✳ Dec 8 – Body Cathedral Tororo 4pm ✳ Dec 9 – Mass of Christian burial …

Rubaga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga has issued a decree to guide in the proper celebration of Eucharist, as well as introducing work contracts for Priests, in new sweeping changes. The Director Social Communications Department of Kampala Archdiocese Fr Joseph Mukasa Nkeera, has since …

Vatican City, Holy See | AFP | Catholic bishops gathered at a special Vatican assembly called on Pope Francis Saturday to open the priesthood to married men in the Amazon, as well as giving women a greater role to play and making damaging the environment a sin. The bishops issued a …