Tooro Kingdom Condemns Violence Against Women and Children
Lucky Patrick The Deputy Prime Minister of Tooro Kingdom, Harriet Nyakake Abwoli, has urged the community to embrace cultural norms and values that recognize the family as sacred, aiming to resolve disputes peacefully. Speaking to leaders and members of the Tooro Supreme Council at Kalya Courts Hotel in Fort Portal, Rt Hon Nyakake […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Blessed with Three New Priests & Deacons
Clare It was a day of joy at Iborooga Parish as Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese ordained three deacons into priesthood and elevated three seminarians into the Diaconate. The newly ordained The newly ordained priests in the diocese are Rev. Fr. John Mary Byamukama from Kitagwenda Parish, Rev. Fr. […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Seminarians & Deacons Urged to Desist from Envy, Laziness & Pride
Clare In preparation for today’s ordinations at Iborooga Catholic Parish, three seminarians were yesterday instituted into the ministries of Lector and Acolyte at Mass in the rite held at St. Adolf Ongoing Formation Center Mukabura in Fort Portal City. The newly appointed Lectors, will proclaim the Word of God during Mass, while the Acolytes […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: UNEB Trains 120 Teachers in New Curriculum Skills
Clare About 120 teachers from eight secondary schools in the Tooro Sub-Region have successfully completed a week-long training on continuous and rolling assessment of the New Curriculum, held at St. Leo’s College Kyegobe in Fort Portal City. The new curriculum, in place for nearly four years, has proven challenging for teachers to fully embrace, […]
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Kyarusozi Parish Priest Concerned Over Bisaka Faith’s Use of Catholic Church Colors
Clare Rev. Fr. James Burasa CSC, the Parish Priest of Kyarusozi, has expressed concern over the use of Catholic Church colors by Bisaka faith believers, who have a significant presence in Kyarusozi. The Vatican flag colors During an event presided over by Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa at Kyarusozi Parish, Fr. Burasa highlighted that […]
Continue ReadingBurahya Secures Convincing Win Over Kitagwenda in Tooro Kingdom MTN AmasazaTournament
Clare Joy engulfed Burahya fans on Saturday, as Burahya County defeated Kitagwenda County 4-1 in the Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup 3rd Edition match at the Kyembogo Datic playing ground. Kitagwenda scored the first goal, giving them hope for a win, but Burahya equalized in the 20th minute, making it 1-1 at halftime. […]
Continue ReadingReligious leaders urged to Use their Voice to End Violence Against Women
Clare The International Justice Mission (IJM) Western Uganda regional manager, Emmanuel Emwamu, urged religious leaders in the Tooro Sub-Region to utilize their influence to mitigate domestic violence, promote justice, and support survivors of violence within their congregations. Emwamu cited the surging number of domestic violence cases in the country and emphasized that since most Ugandans […]
Continue ReadingMen Urged to go for Prostate cancer check Ups
Clare Men above the age of 45 are highly encouraged to go for a prostate cancer check up as away of preventing the disease in the country. The call was made by Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, a survivor of the disease, who was communicating to a number of men gathered yesterday for Confirmation Mass […]
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