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The former Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, the late Rt. Rev. Benezeri T. Kisembo Araali, has been laid to rest at St. John’s Cathedral Cemetery in Fort Portal City, amidst thousands of mourners.
The funeral service was yesterday led by the retired Bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese, Rt. Rev. Zebidayo Masereka who also represented the Archbishop of Church of Uganda the Most Rev.Stephen Kazimba Mugalu. He described the deceased as a devoted servant of God who lived a repentant Christian life. He urged Christians to shun sin, including witchcraft, fornication and corruption.
The late Bishop’s children remembered their father as a caring, principled and selfless man who served people without discrimination. They thanked him for his commitment to their education and the opportunities he gave them in life.
His widow, Mrs. Florence Kajumbikire Kisembo, described him as a loving and faithful husband whose memory she will always cherish.
About Him
Bishop Kisembo died last week at Norvik Hospital in Kampala at the age of 82 after suffering multiple organ failure. He is survived by his widow, five biological children and 17 grandchildren.
He served as Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese from 2000 to 2009. He also worked as a Translation Advisor with the United Bible Societies, General Secretary of the Bible Society of Uganda and Lecturer in Religious Studies at Makerere University.
His burial was attended by bishops from various dioceses, political and cultural leaders, members of the legal fraternity, including the Fort Portal Resident Judge, and other religious leaders.
May his Soul rest in peace