Namugongo 2024: Over 500 Foot Pilgrims Set of From Fort Portal
Over 500 foot pilgrims from the dioceses of Fort Portal and Kasese have been flagged off to Namugongo ahead of the June 3rd Martyrs’ Day celebration. During the flagging off ceremony at Bukwali Parish, Rev. Fr. Macarius Kabyogamu urged the pilgrims in his homily to trust in God on their journey, remain prayerful, and respect […]
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Namugongo Pilgrimage 2024: First Group from Fort Portal Catholic Diocese Sets Off
Clare Nayebare A group of 97 pilgrims from Bugombwa parish in the Bundibugyo district, under the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, has embarked on their pilgrimage to Namugongo in Wakiso district to commemorate the Uganda Martyrs on June 3rd. The pilgrims, who are currently resting at Rwamabare Catholic Church in the Ntoroko district after completing […]
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Namugongo Foot Pilgrims Urged to Walk During Day for Safety
Clare Nayebare Foot pilgrims from the Rwenzori region can rest assured of enhanced security throughout their annual pilgrimage to Namugongo for the Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations on June 3rd this year. The assurance was given by the Rwenzori West Regional Police Commander, RPC James Ruwheza, during a security meeting held at Virika Hill yesterday. The […]
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MTN Boosts Namugongo Preparations with 15 Million Shillings Donation to Anglican Church Midwestern Cluster
Clare MTN Uganda, a telecommunications company has significantly contributed 15 million Shillings to aid the preparations for the upcoming Uganda Martyrs’ celebrations at the Namugongo Anglican Shrine. The donation was on Friday May 3rd 2024, presented to Bishop Reuben Kisembo Amooti of Ruwenzori Diocese, who also chairs the Midwestern Cluster at St.Johns Cathedral in […]
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Bishop Franzeli worried Over Increasing Unemployment Amidst Available Labour Force
Kenneth Musiimenta The Uganda Episcopal Conference Social Communications Commission Chairman, Rt. Rev. Joseph Franzeli has noted with concern over the persistent lack of jobs amidst the high human resource in the country. In a survey conducted by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) dubbed National Labour Force Survey 2021, it is specified that out […]
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More Financial Support Required for Namugongo Preparations – Bishop Kisembo
Alice Kobusinge Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo Amooti, the Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese and Chairperson of the Midwestern Uganda cluster, is calling on all Christians and well-wishers to lend their support in preparing for the upcoming Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations, set to take place on the 3rd of June at the Anglican shrine site in Namugongo […]
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Hoima: Excitement Builds Among Christians Ahead of the Mbarara Archdiocese Bishops’ Arrival
Clare Anticipation is running high in Hoima Diocese as Christians eagerly anticipate the upcoming visit of all the Bishops from the Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province, a gathering viewed as a rare and blessed opportunity, leading to extensive preparations and excitement among the youthful members of the congregation. Anticipated Members Today, the Bishops from the five […]
Continue ReadingEmpowering Catechists: Fort Portal Diocese Unveils Updated Constitution
Clare After nearly a decade, the Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal has unveiled the long-awaited updated version of the Catechists’ constitution in Runyoro/Rutooro. The revised constitution will reportedly govern Catechists across the Diocese as they carry out their respective duties. The launch, occurred earlier today during a Catechists meeting held at St. Adolf Ongoing […]
Continue ReadingLet your Actions & Words Mirror God’s Glory – Bishop Muhiirwa to Believers
As they jubilate over festivities of the resurrection of Jesus Christ this year, Christians have been reminded to let their actions and words reflect the goodness of Christ’s humanity rather than putting him back on the cross. The appeal was yesterday sounded by Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, the local ordinary of Fort Portal Catholic […]
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