The Apostolic Administrator of Kabale Diocese, Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira, on Sunday installed 20 seminarians as lectors and acolytes and admitted two others as candidates for major orders during a Eucharistic celebration at Our Lady of Good Shepherd Cathedral, Rushoroza, in Kabale Municipality.
The newly instituted lectors and acolytes are Philip Abemigisha (Christ the King Parish, Kabale), Collins Agaba (Butogota Parish), Methodius Ainebyoona (Bukinda Parish), Emmanuel Aryatunga (Buyanja Parish), Jasper Atuheire (Christ the King Parish, Kabale), Elijah Atukunda (Kishanje Parish), Thomas Ayebazibwe (Muchahi Parish), John Balaam Byamukama (Buhara Parish), Leodinas Byomuhangi (Rubanda Parish), Joakim Habineza (Kinanira Parish), Anthelem Kanyikirize (Kitanga Parish), Peter Kyasiimire (Kyanamira Parish), Arthan Muhairwe (Buyanja Parish), Joseph Mujuuni (Nyakibale Parish), Davis Niwamanya (Rubanda Parish), Francis Niwamanya (Rubanda Parish), Polycarp Owoyesigire (Muko Parish), Ivan Ruhangariyo (Rubuguri Parish), Rogers Tarinsiga (Buhara Parish) and Philip Tukwasiibwe (Kitanga Parish).
The candidates admitted for major orders are Clinton Byaruhanga of Muko Parish and Javira Niwahereza.
Addressing the seminarians, Bishop Rubaramira urged them to allow God to work through them by faithfully reading, meditating on and proclaiming His Word.
“As ministers of the Church, you are called to spread the Word of God, teach the Christian faith, especially to the young, and strengthen believers in their faith,” he said.
As a sign of their ministry, Bishop Rubaramira presented each newly instituted lector with a Bible to guide them in preaching and teaching the Gospel. Those instituted as acolytes also received a chalice, symbolising their role of assisting priests during the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
He encouraged the seminarians to remain faithful servants of God and dedicated ministers of the Gospel as they continue their formation towards the priesthood.
CUE IN BISHOP RUBARAMIRA….ON SEMINARIANS… RR//
In his homily, the Chancellor of Kabale Diocese and Secretary to the Bishop, Rev Fr Placid Mugumya, urged Christians to remain compassionate and selfless, saying genuine discipleship is demonstrated by serving others even in moments of personal hardship.
Drawing from the Gospel account of the feeding of the 5,000, Fr Mugumya said Jesus chose to respond to the needs of the crowd despite grieving the death of John the Baptist, offering a powerful example of sacrificial love.
He challenged Christians not to allow personal struggles to prevent them from showing kindness to those in need.
Fr Mugumya also encouraged believers not to despise the little they have, saying God is able to multiply small gifts offered in faith.
Referring to the miracle of the five loaves and two fish, he noted that while the disciples saw scarcity, Jesus transformed the limited resources into an abundance that fed thousands.
He urged Christians to use their talents, resources and opportunities faithfully in God’s service, emphasising that no contribution is too small when entrusted to Him.
Fr Mugumya further called for teamwork in ministry, noting that although Jesus performed the miracle, He involved His disciples in distributing the food, demonstrating that God invites His followers to participate actively in His mission by serving their communities and supporting one another.
He encouraged the faithful to embrace lives of compassion, generosity and service, expressing confidence that God blesses and multiplies every sincere effort made for the benefit of others.
CUE IN: REV FR MUGUMYA….ON CHRISTIANS… RR/ENG//
