AMURIA: Holy Cross Parish Ongutoi Seeks 700 Million Shillings for New Church Construction

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• Justin Erochu, representing the Director of BP Design Moments Kampala, the awarded contractor, said that the new church is planned to have a seating capacity of 1,000 people, as well as latrines and offices.

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AMURIA: The Christians of Holy Cross Catholic Parish Ongutoi in Abarilela sub-county, Amuria district are seeking approximately 700 million shillings for the construction of a new church.

Martin Asalu, the Chairperson of Ongutoi Parish Pastoral Council, made the announcement during the groundbreaking ceremony held over the weekend, officiated by Usuk Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Patrick Achedu.

Asalu stated that they have already begun receiving contributions, both in cash and in kind, for the church’s construction. He called upon well-wishers and partners to join in supporting the project.

Justin Erochu, representing the Director of BP Design Moments Kampala, the awarded contractor, said that the new church is planned to have a seating capacity of 1,000 people, as well as latrines and offices. He promised quality work in accordance with the contract agreement within a period of two years.

Christians who attended the groundbreaking ceremony were overwhelmed with joy and pledged to continue donating towards the church’s construction.

Meanwhile, Rev Fr. Achedu, in his homily, urged Christians to embrace the project by offering their labor free of charge and contributing generously.