Masaka, 21 January, 2021 / 9:03 pm (ACI Africa).
Ugandans have eulogized the late Bishop John Baptist Kaggwa who died Wednesday, January 20 at the age of 77 as a zealous, humble and one who empowered the community.
The Bishop emeritus of Masaka Diocese succumbed to COVID-19-related complications at the Mulago Referral Hospital in Uganda’s capital, Kampala
“The Bishop had previously suffered from coronavirus but he had been cured. However, he had to remain in the hospital as he was still weak and he was experiencing some breathing difficulties,” the Communications Director of Masaka Diocese, Fr. Ronald Mayanja told ACI Africa Thursday, January 21.
He added, “We are really in agony for the loss of our dear Bishop.”
“Sometimes, the Bishop would have many engagements in a day. But he would ensure that he attends to everything in his program without complaining,” Fr. Mayanja said, recalling the late Bishop who was ordained as Coadjutor Bishop of Masaka Diocese in June 1995, later becoming the Local Ordinary of the Ugandan Diocese in January 1998. He retired in April 2019 aged 76.