Kampala, 07 August, 2023 / 4:12 pm (ACI Africa).
The newly consecrated Catholic Bishop of Kasana-Luweero Diocese in Uganda has been urged to be fearless in his mission as shepherd of the Ugandan Episcopal See, and to remain firm in faith to the Lord.
In his homily during the August 5 consecration of Bishop Lawrence Mukasa, Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of Kampala highlighted poverty and diseases among challenges that await the new Bishop in his task and assured him of God’s protection and guidance.
“Bishops having been appointed by the Holy Spirit, are successors of the apostles as pastors of souls. Together with the Supreme pontiff, and under his authority, they continue with the work of Christ, the eternal pastor,” Archbishop Ssemogerere said, and added, “Dear Bishop Mukasa, the Lord chooses you, He is going to anoint you to bring glad tidings to the people of Kasae Lweero through your service as their shepherd.”
The Ugandan Catholic Archbishop said, “Fear not for the Lord is with you, be confident and remain firm in faith.”
He reminded Mons. Mukasa of the tasks awaiting him, saying, “Dear brother Mukasa, a threefold ministry awaits you. You are to teach through the proclamation of the gospel, you are to sanctify the people through the celebration of the sacraments, you are to govern through the promotion of the communion in the Church.”
