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Established in 2000 after being carved out of Kahunge Catholic Parish, Holy Trinity Bisozi Catholic Parish has celebrated 25 years of existence with a grand Silver Jubilee event, presided over by Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese.
The celebration took place yesterday at the Parish premises in Bisozi, Kibaale County, Kamwenge District. During the Jubilee Mass, Bishop Muhiirwa expressed appreciation for all individuals who have contributed to the Parish’s journey over the past 25 years. He commended the current leadership for its visionary direction, which has led to visible achievements such as the UGX 1 billion Katalyeeba Jubilee House and the coffee farming project. These developments, he noted, reflect the Parish’s holistic approach to socioeconomic growth.
As part of the celebration, Bishop Muhiirwa also presided over a mass wedding of 38 couples. He encouraged the newlyweds to love one another as God loves them, emphasizing the importance of prayer, mutual respect, and trust in sustaining their marriages.
Visionary Parish
Rev. Fr. Aloysius Maniragaba, the current Parish Priest, commended the Parish’s founders and his four predecessors, recognizing their foundational work. He highlighted the Parish’s key achievements over the years, which include extensive coffee and banana plantations, a dairy project, several schools, and the newly commissioned commercial building.
The Chief Guest, Counsel Stephen Asiimwe, praised the Parish’s progress and made a financial contribution of UGX 5 million towards its ongoing initiatives.
Bishop Muhiirwa also acknowledged and thanked local political leaders, including Minister Frank Tumwebaze and Hon. Sylvia Bahereira, for their continued support and generosity, calling for ongoing collaboration in advancing the Parish’s mission.
The event, also served as the official launch of the Education Week by the Education Secretariat of the Fort Portal Diocese, under the theme: “As Catholic-Founded Institutions, Let Us Journey Together with Hope in Communion, Participation, and Mission.”