Ndorwa East Member of Parliament, Hon. Wilfred Niwagaba, has called on newly ordained priests and deacons in Kabale Diocese to champion human rights and environmental protection as part of their pastoral ministry.
Niwagaba made the remarks on Saturday during the ordination of four deacons into priesthood and eight seminarians as deacons at Our Lady of Good Shepherd Rushoraza Cathedral grounds in Kabale Municipality.
He urged the clerics to be “pastorally active” by not only offering spiritual guidance but also standing firm in defending people’s rights and safeguarding the environment.
Kabale District Woman MP, Hon. Catherine Atwakiire Ndamira, encouraged Christians to focus on increasing household income to sustain families and support children’s education.
The ordination ceremony was presided over by Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira, Bishop of Kabale Diocese.
The new priests are Rev. Fr. Steven Niwandinda (Ndama Parish), Rev. Fr. Mark Aheisibwe (Nyarushanje Parish), Rev. Fr. Frank Atuzarirwe (Kitanga Parish), and Rev. Fr. Onesmus Ahabwe (Muchahi Parish).
Those ordained as deacons include Dn. Peregrino Beinomugisha (Christ the King Parish), Dn. Adon Aturinde (Nyakishenyi Parish), Dn. Justus Turyatunga (Rubanda Parish), Dn. Ivan Ndamira (Mutolere Parish), Dn. Sostine Mugisha (Muko Parish), Dn. Deusdedit Niwagaba (Rushoroza Cathedral Parish), and Dn. Cyril Arthur Ayebazibwe (Rwanyena Parish).
