Summary:
- Each Mass kit included a chalice, holy oil, holy water sprinkler, triple oil stock, candlesticks, candlestick holders, a crucifix, and a baptismal shell, among other items. These kits allow a priest to travel with the essentials needed for celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass while on the move.
KABALE: The Rubanda District Woman Member of Parliament hopeful, Ms. Jacqueline Katabazi, on Saturday donated three Mass kits to newly ordained priests in Kabale District.
Ms. Katabazi presented the Mass Kits during the ordination of three deacons into priesthood and four seminarians into the diaconate at Our Lady of Good Shepherd, Rushoroza Cathedral grounds in Kabale District.
The newly ordained priests are Rev. Fr. Bruno Niyonzima, Rev. Fr. Walter Harem’Imana, and Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Uwiringiyimana. The new deacons are Dn. Patrick Atuzarirwe, Dn. Mark Aheisibwe, Dn. Onesmus Ahabwe, and Dn. Stephen Niwandinda. The ordination ceremony was presided over by the Bishop of Kabale Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira.
“My donation of Mass Kits to the newly ordained priests is a profoundly significant gesture within the Catholic Church. This donation represents more than just a gift; it is an act of support and encouragement for the new priests as they embark on their spiritual journey and ministry,” Ms. Katabazi stated.
Each Mass kit included a chalice, holy oil, holy water sprinkler, triple oil stock, candlesticks, candlestick holders, a crucifix, and a baptismal shell, among other items. These kits allow a priest to travel with the essentials needed for celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass while on the move.
Ms. Katabazi emphasized the importance of the Mass kits, saying, “These Mass kits are an all-in-one portable set containing sacred vessels and essential liturgical items needed for a Catholic priest to celebrate Mass.”
She continued, “Such acts of generosity can also serve to encourage vocations, as they illustrate the tangible support that priests receive from their community. This sense of encouragement is crucial for newly ordained priests, who may be navigating the challenges of their new responsibilities. Knowing that they have the backing of their parishioners can provide them with the confidence and strength needed to fulfill their duties effectively.”
The ceremony was graced by several dignitaries, including the Minister of Finance (General Duties) Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Defence) Sarah Mateke, Commissioner of Parliament Prossy Mbabazi Akampurira, Kabale District Woman MP Catherine Atwakiire Ndamira, Kabale Municipality MP Dr. Nicholas Kamara, and Ndorwa East County MP Wilfred Niwagaba, among others.
