The Bishop-elect of Kabale Diocese, Msgr Bosco Bonaventure Gubazire, has taken the Oath of Allegiance to the Holy Father and made his Profession of Faith ahead of his ordination and installation as the fifth Bishop of Kabale Diocese.
Msgr Gubazire took the episcopal oath during Evening Prayers held to mark the Memorial of the Guardian Angels at Our Lady of Good Shepherd-Rushoroza Cathedral in Kabale Municipality.
The prayers were led by the Apostolic Administrator of Kabale Diocese, Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira, while the oath was witnessed by the Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Archbishop Tomasz Grysa.
Msgr Gubazire signed the oath after pledging to remain faithful to the Catholic Church and the Roman Pontiff, uphold the unity of the Church and faithfully serve the people of God.
He also pledged to carry out his apostolic duties of teaching, sanctifying and governing the faithful in communion with the Pope and other members of the College of Bishops.
The Bishop-elect committed himself to preserving the Catholic faith handed down from the Apostles and promoting the teachings of the Church’s Magisterium.
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Msgr Gubazire further pledged to show paternal affection towards those who err in matters of faith and guide them towards the fullness of Catholic truth, while striving to be an example to the faithful in the pursuit of Christian perfection.
He also promised to uphold the discipline of the Catholic Church and promote observance of ecclesiastical laws, particularly those contained in the Code of Canon Law.
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The Bishop-elect pledged to remain vigilant against possible abuses in the ministry of the Word and the celebration of the Sacraments.
On Church administration, Msgr Gubazire committed himself to diligently managing the temporal goods of the Church, particularly resources intended for divine worship, the welfare of clergy and other ministers, apostolic work and charity.
He further pledged to work closely with priests, deacons, religious men and women, and the lay faithful in carrying out the mission of the Church.
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Msgr Gubazire also pledged to promote sacred vocations to ensure that the spiritual needs of the Church are met, while recognising the dignity and proper role of lay people in the Church’s mission.
He promised to support evangelisation efforts, participate in legitimate collegial actions of the Church and give an account of his pastoral office as required.
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The episcopal ordination and installation of Msgr Gubazire will be held at St Ignatius University grounds in Kabale.
