The Bishop of Hoima Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Vicent Kirabo Amooti, has celebrated a decade of episcopal ministry with a call for Christians to be bearers of good seeds.
Speaking at St. Charles Lwanga Kahunde Catholic Parish in Kagadi Vicariate, Kagadi district, Bishop Kirabo urged the faithful to listen to God’s word with unity and openness.
Bishop Kirabo expressed gratitude to God for the past ten years, encouraging the congregation to remain rooted in their Catholic faith.
He emphasized the importance of embracing the teachings of the Lord with one heart, fostering a community of love and service.
Bishop Kirabo also thanked the other Bishops who paved the way for the developments in the diocese.
He noted that Hoima diocese started with 7 parishes but has grown to 15, with new ones set to be erected, citing Wairagaza on May 9th as an example. The bishop highlighted the need for building schools, worship places, and healthcare facilities, particularly hospital.
During the mass, contributions were made from different parishes towards the construction of St. Mary’s Specialized Women and Children Hospital.
The event also marked the consecration of St. Charles Lwanga Kahunde Catholic church and the commissioning of Kahunde Comitium.
The Episcopal Vicar for Kagadi Vicariate, Msgr. Peter Kaberenge, expressed gratitude for Bishop Kirabo’s leadership and asked Christians to reflect on the names they give to their children.
He thanked the parish priest of Kahunde, Rev. Fr. JohnBosco Ruboija Abwooli, for the parish’s progress.