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As the members of the Society of the Missionaries of Africa continue their yearlong celebration of 150 years since they were founded, an event graced by the Holy Father in February, Uganda-based Bannabikira (Daughters of Mary) Sisters who were founded by a Missionary of Africa Prelate have joined the celebration by organizing a day of thanksgiving realized through a “pilgrimage of faith.”
One of the recent news from the Holy See related to the Church in Africa has been Pope Francis’ appointment of Ugandan-born Monsignor Joseph Kizito as Bishop of South Africa’s Aliwal North diocese, with his ordination slated to take place on February 15, 2020.
Last week, Monday, November 11, 2019, when Pope Francis announced resignations and new appointments, he appointed members as well as consultors of the Vatican-based Pontifical Council for Culture, among them, Ugandan-born nun, Sr. Dominica Dipio.
Days after security forces in Uganda used force to disperse protesting Makerere University students over the decision to increase fees, Catholic Bishops in the East African country of Uganda have decried excessive use of force by the police against demonstrating students and termed the act “brutal,'' “excessive” and ”abuse of power.”
Catholic Relief Services is monitoring the health situation in Uganda, following two confirmed deaths from the Ebola virus.