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As a way of uplifting and modernizing their choir, the Agape Singerz have successfully held their first-ever choir concert in the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese at Jopalz Motel Bukwali Fort Portal City yesterday January 3, 2026.
Addressing hundreds of Christians gathered at Virika Cathedral today, the Director of Agape Singerz, Fr. Joseph Musana, commended the faithful for turning up in large numbers for the concert dubbed “Ring the Bells.” which featured the Agape Singerz Fort Portal alongside the Celestial Chorale from Nsambya, Kampala who beautifully performed Christmas Carols, Sacred church music in different languages, soul touching gospel hymns among others.
Fr. Musana urged more Christians to continue supporting church choirs by attending such events in greater numbers and by offering both physical and financial support whenever concerts are organized.
More future concerns to be staged
Expressing satisfaction with the success of the maiden concert, Fr. Musana revealed plans to make the event an annual activity aimed at raising funds to acquire modern musical equipment for the Agape Singerz encouraging more Christians, especially men, to join and actively participate in the choir. He commended the chief guest, Dr Patrick Burungu for the generous cash contribution of UgX 2 millions.
Celestial chorale pledges continued support
The Director Celestial Chorale, Mr. Herbert Muyomba who is also a renowned music expert commended Fr. Musana for embracing modern approaches to music ministry and for uplifting the choir through the concert initiative.
Mr. Muyomba, whose choir also animated today’s Mass at Virika Cathedral, pledged continued support in the years ahead.
Epiphany Sunday, Christians urged to live in light
Earlier during Mass, Fr. Titus Winyi the rector Virika Cathedral, in his Epiphany Sunday homily, urged believers to shun all forms of darkness and to embrace Christ as the Light of the world, just as the Wise Men allowed themselves to be guided by the star to the birthplace of Jesus.
Fr. Winyi further encouraged Christians to emulate the gratitude of the Wise Men, who presented gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant Jesus, reminding the faithful always to give back to God, who generously gives to them.