Advertisement
Catholic Church in Uganda
“A heartbreaking blow”: Police on Death of Two Pilgrims Walking to Uganda Martyrs’ Shrine
The death of the two pilgrims who were walking to Namugongo Shrine in the Archdiocese of Kampala to join others in the annual June 3 Martyrs’ Day pilgrimage is “a heartbreaking blow”, the police in Uganda have said.
Police in Uganda Announce “very robust” Security Measures ahead of Martyrs’ Day
The police in Uganda announced “very robust” security measures ahead of the annual June 3 Martyrs’ Day pilgrimage at Namugongo Shrine in Kampala Archdiocese.
Caritas Uganda Seeking Partners in “local production of reusable sanitary pads” Initiative
Caritas Uganda is seeking partners in an initiative that will see “reusable sanitary pads” locally produced, with school-going girls at a refugee center as beneficiaries.
“Walk the talk”, Caritas Uganda Urges Developed Countries to Actualize COP27 Promises
Caritas Uganda officials have called on developed nations to owner their pledge to contribute to the loss and damage fund, which they made during the United Nations 27th Conference of Parties Climate Conference (COP27) in Egypt in last November.
Catholic Communicators in Uganda Urged to Use Communication Tools to “build bridges”
The Deputy Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament has urged Catholic communicators to use social communication tools to “build bridges” and foster unity among the people of God in the East African nation.
Pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Day in Uganda “journeying around Christ”: Ugandan Catholic Bishop
Pilgrims traveling to Namugongo Shrine for the annual June 3 Martyrs’ Day celebration, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings expected to bring together over one million pilgrims, is “journeying around Christ”, the Local Ordinary of Uganda’s Lira Diocese has said.
Catholic Archbishop in Uganda Urges Government to “Respect more role of communicators”
The Catholic Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese in Uganda has urged the government of the East African nation, especially the country’s “security and administration” to accord communicators respect “in their line of duty”.
Ugandan Diocese Sets Safety Protocols for Martyrs’ Day Pilgrimage: Over a Million Expected
The Catholic Diocese of Jinja in Uganda is in “very high gear” preparing for one of the world’s largest religious gatherings – the annual June 3 Martyrs’ Day Pilgrimage – by implementing safety protocols, training local medical response teams, and preparing for the expansive liturgical celebrations for the pilgrims who will number over one million, according to the Vicar General of the Diocese.
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.
