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Catholic Church in Uganda
Catholic Activist Concerned about Death Penalty in Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The Campaigns Director for CitizenGo in Africa has expressed concern about the death penalty in Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill passed on Tuesday, May 4.
Do not be Distracted from the Risen Christ: Uganda’s Catholic Bishops in Easter Message
Members of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) have called on the people of God in the East African country to avoid situations that are likely to distract their focus on the Risen Christ.
“They are now surviving on leaves”: Catholic Archbishop in Uganda on Plight of Karamojong
The Catholic Archbishop of Kampala in Uganda has called for the mobilization of food to reach out to the Karamojong people in the country’s Karamoja region who he says are “now surviving on leaves”.
Catholic Bishops in Uganda Awaiting “entire Bill” on Homosexuality to Give Church Position
Catholic Bishops in Uganda are waiting for the details of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill (AHB) that members of Parliament (MPs) recently passed to be able to give the position of the Church in the East African nation, the Local Ordinary of Uganda’s Kampala Archdiocese has said.
Attention to the Poor among Underpinnings of Pope Francis’ Pontificate: Ugandan Theologian
Attentiveness to the poor and marginalized in society and the mercy of God are among the seven aspects that underpin the 10-year Pontificate of Pope Francis, a Ugandan-born Catholic Theologian has said.
Archbishop in Uganda Declares “Triduum of prayer” after Desecration of Seminary Chapel
Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala in Uganda has declared “a Triduum of prayer for an act of Reparation” following the desecration of the Chapel of Nswanjere Junior Seminary.
Catholic Archbishop Urges “open dialogue” to Foster Reconciliation, Fraternity in Uganda
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala in Uganda is advocating for “open dialogue” among citizens of the East African nation in view of addressing the challenges in the country and foster “reconciliation and fraternity”.
Ugandan Diocese Mourning Death of Pioneer Bishop, “founding Father”, Aged 92
The people of God in the Catholic Diocese of Soroti in Uganda is mourning the passing on of Bishop Erasmus Desiderius Wandera, the first Local Ordinary of the Ugandan Diocese.
Know Patients’ Limitations, Win Their Hearts: Ugandan Catholic Bishop to Medical Students
A Catholic Bishop in Uganda has, during a graduation ceremony, urged medical graduands to work towards winning the hearts of their patients in the example of the person of Jesus Christ.
Emulate Blessed Ambrosoli, Work Hard to Chase Away Poverty: Ugandan President
The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has urged citizens of the East African nation to follow the example of Blessed Giuseppe Ambrosoli, a celebrated Priest and medical doctor in the country, and work hard to eradicate poverty in their homes.
Pope Francis Declares July 28 Feast Day of Comboni Priest Who Ministered in Uganda
The Feast Day of Blessed Giuseppe Ambrosoli, a Comboni Priest who served in Uganda’s Archdiocese of Gulu for years will be July 28.
“Make Christian Religious Education compulsory”: Catholic Priest in Uganda to Government
The Executive Secretary of the Commission for Education of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) has called on the government of the East African nation to make Christian Religious Education (CRE) compulsory at all secondary school levels in “church-founded schools” in the country.
On World Day of Poor, Salesians Highlight Social Initiatives for Africa’s Vulnerable Youth
On the annual event of the World Day of the Poor marked November 13, the leadership of the U.S—based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has highlighted social initiatives for vulnerable youth across the globe, including Africa.
Catholic Bishop in Uganda Hails National Seminary for Forming “pastorally minded Priests”
52-year-old St. Mary’s National Major Seminary, Ggaba, in Uganda has been hailed for realizing the formation of the “pastorally minded Priests”.
Beatification of Comboni Priest to Fire Up Evangelization in Northern Uganda: Postulator
The envisioned beatification of Fr. Giuseppe Ambrosoli, a Comboni Priest who ministered in Uganda’s Archdiocese of Gulu is “a mission event”, the Postulator guiding the course of the Italian-born Missionary Priest has said, and exuded confidence that the event will “keep the missionary flame alive and burning” in the Comboni Family working in the East African country.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Seeking to Prioritize “reconstruction of infrastructures”
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese is seeking to prioritize the rebuilding of the various “infrastructures that were destroyed during the 2016 conflict” in his Episcopal See.
Catholic Bishop Appeals for Support for Civilians Fleeing Violence in South Sudanese State
The Catholic Bishop of Yei Diocese in South Sudan is appealing to humanitarian organizations to come to the aid of civilians fleeing violence in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State.
On Uganda’s Independence Anniversary, Catholic Bishops Highlight Challenges, Achievements
On the occasion of Uganda's 60th independence anniversary marked on October 7, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have highlighted challenges and achievements in the country over the last decade.
“It was a blessing”: Priest on Working with Confrere Set for Beatification in Uganda
For 20 years, Fr. Egidio Tocalli stayed in the same room that had hosted Fr. Giuseppe Ambrosoli, a member of the Comboni Missionaries who ran a hospital in Uganda’s Archdiocese of Gulu, and slept in the bed where the Priest who is set for beatification on November 20 had slept.
Why Comboni Missionary Set for Beatification in Uganda is a Good Example for Medics
Through the example of Fr. Giuseppe Joseph Ambrosoli, a member of the Comboni Missionaries who treated patients from poor backgrounds at a hospital in Uganda, doctors and nurses appreciate their God-given gift to perform miracles by loving the sick.
