Summary:
- Bishop Rubaramira urged the newly ordained priests to emulate Jesus Christ’s life by serving Christians rather than waiting to be served.
KABALE: The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira on Sunday ordained six deacons from three congregations of Apostles of Jesus, Spiritan Fathers, and Montfort Missionaries into priesthood.
The ceremony, which attracted thousands of Christians, was held at Our Lady of Good Shepherd Rushoroza Cathedral Parish in Kabale District.
The newly ordained priests are, Rev. Fr. Alex Muhwezi, SMM from Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Kishanje Parish in Rubanda District, Rev. Fr. Anaklet Asingwire, CSSp from St. Joseph Nyamirama Parish, Rev. Fr. Robert Mugabe, AJ from St. Kizito Maziba Parish, Rev. Fr. Christopher Niwagaba, AJ from Holy Family Buhara Parish, Rev. Fr. Innocent Kanyesige, AJ from Our Lady of Good Shepherd Rushoroza Cathedral Parish in Kabale District and Rev. Fr. Philemon Byomuhangi, CSSp from Immaculate Heart of Mary Rubanda Parish in Rubanda District
Bishop Rubaramira urged the newly ordained priests to emulate Jesus Christ’s life by serving Christians rather than waiting to be served. Bishop Rubaramira emphasized the importance of obedience and closeness to Christ in their ministry.
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In his homily, Rev. Fr. Placid Mugumya encouraged the priests to have faith in God, exhibit humanity, and serve as examples in God’s ministry. Kabale District Woman Member of Parliament, Honorable Catheline Atwakiire Ndamira, also urged the priests to represent Kabale Diocese well in their ministries.
The Minister of Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, appealed to religious leaders to promote the four sectors of the economy for income generation and to increase employment opportunities. He also asked the ordained priests to preach the gospel of unity and hard work, similar to the NRM Government led by President Museveni.
Minister Musasizi requested church leaders to serve both the spiritual and physical needs of the people by educating them about work.
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