Summary:
- Bishop Baluku noted that the celebration is an opportunity to not only reflect on the diocese’s journey but also to anticipate the blessings that lie ahead.
KASESE: The Bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese, Rt. Rev. Nason Baluku, has called on believers to prioritize their spirituality to strengthen their relationship with God.
Bishop Nason addressed congregants on Sunday at Kagando Playground in Kisinga Town Council during the 40th-anniversary celebration of South Rwenzori Diocese.
He emphasized that the diocese was founded on two key pillars: spiritual revival and physical infrastructure development. He urged Christians and church institutions to focus not only on physical infrastructure but also on enhancing their spiritual connection with God.
During the event, Bishop Baluku also officiated a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Bishop Zebedee Memorial Hostel, which will accommodate over 500 students at Kagando University College, a constituent college of Uganda Christian University. He encouraged the people of Kasese to support the construction of this modern accommodation facility, which is budgeted at UGX 10 billion.
Reflecting on the 40th anniversary of the diocese, the Bishop noted that the celebration is an opportunity to not only reflect on the diocese’s journey but also to anticipate the blessings that lie ahead. He reiterated that church growth is not a one-time event but the result of a well-thought-out development strategy.
In a related event, Centenary Bank’s Managing Director, Fabian Kasi, underscored the importance of effective healthcare in improving the quality of life and general well-being.
In a message delivered at Kagando Playground by Oscar Lukwago Kiggundu, a senior manager at Centenary Bank, Kasi highlighted the bank’s long-standing investment in education and health, recognizing them as the backbone of a developing society.
Kasi was invited to preside over the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the multi-billion-shilling student hostel at Kagando University College. He praised South Rwenzori Diocese for its ambitious projects and specifically commended Bishop Nason Baluku for his visionary leadership.
He also announced a contribution of UGX 10 million from Centenary Bank towards the construction of the Bishop Zebedee Memorial Hostel.
